Peter Tscherkassky
Directing · Director · Writer · Editor
Born Oct 3, 1958 · Vienna, Austria
Active 1981–present
Peter Tscherkassky is an Austrian avant-garde filmmaker who currently works exclusively with found footage. All of his work is done with film and heavily edited in the darkroom, rather than relying on technological modes.
Filmography
Krung Thep (2026) — Co-DirectorTrain Again (2021) — Director · Writer · Producer · EditorThe Exquisite Corpus (2015) — Director · EditorHappy-End (2012) — Director20 Little Films (2012) — DirectorComing Attractions (2010) — Director · Writer · EditorInstructions for a Light and Sound Machine (2006) — Director · EditorNocturne (2006) — DirectorDream Work (2001) — DirectorOuter Space (1999) — Director · Producer · Editor · Writer · Director of Photography · SoundThe Arrival (1999) — Director · Writer · Director of Photography · ProducerGet Ready (1999) — DirectorParallel Space: Inter-View (1994) — Director · Sound DesignerTabula Rasa (1989) — DirectorShot / Countershot (1987) — DirectorKelimba (1986) — DirectorManufractur (1985) — Director · Director of Photography · ProducerBallett 16 (1984) — DirectorFreeze Frame (1983) — DirectorHoliday Film (1983) — DirectorMiniatures: Many Berlin Artists in Hoisdorf (1983) — (voice) · Director · Editor · Director of PhotographyErotique (1982) — DirectorFilm of Love (1982) — DirectorBlood-Letting (1981) — Director · Producer