freihändler filmproduktion
free entry | online
19.12.25 – 05.01.26
WF Online Series 2025 #3
In 2000, Stella Händler co-founded freihändler Filmproduktion in Basel together with Claudia Frei. From the beginning, the company focused on documentaries, animation films, experimental formats, and artistically driven video projects. When Claudia Frei changed professions in 2011, she took over full ownership and continued to develop the company with a clear commitment to artistic exploration and close collaboration with filmmakers. Over the years, she has produced more than thirty films, reaching audiences nationally and internationally.
For more than two decades, Stella Händler has been a central figure in shaping the film landscape in Basel. Through freihändler filmproduktion, she has brought continuity, professionalism, and a strong artistic vision to the region. Many of the films she produced have received international recognition, and her commitment to education, institutions, and advocacy has strengthened the foundations of Swiss filmmaking. Her work continues to play an important role in supporting established directors and emerging talent.
The WF Online Series features three to four curated screening programs annually, each centred around a distinctive curatorial concept. The series highlights productions from Basel, Switzerland, and around the globe.
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