About me

My name is Fabienne and I’m a creative Tausendsassa. Born in the mid 80s in a tiny Swiss village, I’ve always loved exploring, losing myself in stories, creating and crafting things. And I soon longed to see the world. My first step away from home was an apprenticeship as Desktop Publisher at Tamedia, Switzerland’s largest media house. I enjoyed the big city life and working with journalists and editors, but soon found the job itself a little too technical. So I decided to see a bit  more of the world – and to go into advertising. 

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Maybe it wasn’t as glamorous as portrayed in Mad Men, but it sure was as creative, exciting and challenging. And mad. I loved it. First as Graphic Designer, then as Art Director, I worked on advertising campaigns, did graphic design, concepts, created tv commercials, radio spots, online ads and so on. For several Swiss agencies and a bunch of big brands. After some years though, I craved for a bit more “hands-on” and adventure, less desk-time. Also; I wanted more “film” in my life.

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So I quit my job, went traveling – and when I came back, I switched sides. As a freelance production coordinator, I rolled up my sleeves and started producing commercials instead of creating them behind a desk. As I’ve always loved organising and coordinating things – another form of being creative – this was such an exciting time for me! Being involved with production, getting a look behind the scenes and standing on a film set, felt like magic. I’ve tasted blood and I wanted more. So I set sail for America, it was time to learn the craftsmanship of filmmaking. In an intense, hands-on workshop at the New York Film Academy, I both studied and practiced anything from screenwriting, directing, camera, sound, producing, casting, scouting, editing and so on. Living and breathing film every minute of the day sure was a once-in-a-lifetime-experience. I was hooked.

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Soon after returning from the New York Film Academy in 2013 I got the chance to work as 2nd AD on the Swiss fantasy film ‘Polder’. My first feature! Yet another whole new world! Another mind-blowing experience. And a whole new level of creative madness. 

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Ever since, I’m switching as freelancer between different jobs. Always related to film & creativity. It’s the variety of projects and challenges that makes me happy and my work rich in experience and therefore valuable. 

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I produce commercials or work as 2nd AD on feature films. I offer research for fiction, commercials, documentaries and enjoy doing graphic design for clients. I also help directors and film productions developing new ideas and concepts, support them in pitches, do mood-research, create their DIs or keynote presentations or write and evolve stories and scripts myself or in collaboration with freelance writers. That’s how everything I love, truly comes together. 

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If you’re a director, producer, art buyer, creative director, film maker or even a vegan sushi chef – in case you’re looking for a sharp-witted, creative mind with kick-ass organisation-skills and an eye for the good stuff: here I am and I’d love to work with you.