Florine + Kim NÜESCH
The Nüesch Sisters are an award-winning directing duo based in London and Zurich. Their work spans short films, commercials, music videos, and fashion films. As sisters and creative partners, Flo and Kim share a near-telepathic connection—two minds pulling on the same creative thread. Their storytelling is emotionally driven and visually precise, often exploring themes of family, identity, and the female perspective through drama, sci-fi, and surrealism.
Raised in a creative household in Switzerland, they began making films together as children and have developed a strong collaborative language ever since. They are known for their sensitive, nuanced direction of actors and their ability to craft immersive visual worlds. They honed their craft at ArtCenter College of Design in Los Angeles. In 2023, Kim completed a Master’s in Screenwriting at the London Film School.
Their latest short film, Marriage Unplugged, was selected as one of the final 30 out of 11,750 entries at the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards. In April, they received the St. Gallen Cultural Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award. Other recognitions include Silver at the Cannes Young Director Award, the Jury Prize at the Leeds International Film Festival, and a nomination at the UK Music Video Awards.
They have worked with clients including Vogue, Tod’s, Audemars Piguet, Swiss Tourism, Die Mobiliar, and the Locarno Film Festival. They are currently developing two feature film screenplays, while Marriage Unplugged continues its international festival run.
REcognitions
AWARDS
Förderpreis Cultural Foundation St. Gallen 2025 - Winner
Leeds International Film Festival 2024 - "Marriage Unplugged" Jury Award for Fanomenon Best Short Film
NYCIFFF 2023 - "Through the Storm - Vogue Italy" Winner People's Choice Award
Young Director Award (YDA) 2018 - "Forget Me Not" Silver in Short Film Category
Schweizer Jugendfilmtage 2019 - "Forget Me Not" 1st Prize
Thunderdance Film Festival 2018 - "Forget Me Not" Runner Up Award for Best Actor/Actress
Filmshortage Top 10 Drama Short Films of 2018 - "Forget Me Not"
Media Future Day Award 2017 - "I Scream" 1st Prize
Nominations
Sony Future Filmmaker Award 2025 - "Marriage Unplugged" Shortlist
Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 2025 - "Marriage Unplugged" Official Selection
Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest - "Marriage Unplugged" Official Selection
Erotic Film Festival London 2025 - "Marriage Unplugged" Official Selection
Shnit Worldwide Shortfilm Festival 2025 - "Marriage Unplugged" International Competition
LIIFE 2025 - "Marriage Unplugged" Official Selection
Sci-Fi London Film Festival 2025 - "Marriage Unplugged" Official Selection
1.4 Awards 2025 - "Friedberg - My Best Friend" Shortlist On the Cusp
1.4 Awards 2025 - "Friedberg - Hardcore Workout Queen" Longlist On the Cusp
Ennesimo Film Festival 2025 - "Marriage Unplugged" Official Selection
Les Intergalactiques 2025 - "Marriage Unplugged" Official Selection
UKMVA 2024 - "Friedberg - My Best Friend" Nominated Best Colour Grade
Cambridge Film Festival 2024 - "Marriage Unplugged" Official Selection
Berlin Commercial Festival 2024 - "Friedberg - My Best Friend" Shortlisted Color Grade
NYCIFFF 2023 - "Through the Storm - Vogue Italy" Finalist for Best Fashion Editorial
Fashion Film Festival Milano 2022 - "Through the Storm - Vogue Italy" Official Selection
MedFest Film Festival 2022 - "Forget Me Not" Official Selection
BfFF 2021 - "Through the Storm - Vogue Italy" Shortlisted for Best Fashion Film
BfFF 2021 - "Through the Storm - Vogue Italy" Shortlisted for Best Direction
BfFF 2021 - "Through the Storm - Vogue Italy" Shortlisted for Best Script/Idea
Young Director Award (YDA) 2020 - "State of Men" Shortlisted for Dream Pitch
The Film Zone Short Film Festival 2020 - "Forget Me Not" Official Selection
LA Shorts International Film Festival 2018 - "Forget Me Not" Official Selection
Holly Shorts Film Festival 2018 - "Forget Me Not" Official Selection
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2019 - "Forget Me Not" Official Selection
Marfa Film Festival 2018 - "Forget Me Not" Official Selection
Ascona Film Festival 2019 - "Forget Me Not" Official Selection
Sarajevo Fashion Film Festival 2017 - "Woven Into You" Official Selection
Sarajevo Fashion Film Festival 2017 - "Moon Girls" Official Selection
Schweizer Jugendfilmtage 2017 - "Moon Girls" Official Selection
Fashion Film Festival Milano 2016 - "Moon Girls" Official Selection
NFFTY Film Festival 2016 - "Moon Girls" Official Selection
SHOWstudio 2016 - "Moon Girls" Official Selection