About me
«Not all those
who wander are lost.»
J.R.R. TOLKIEN
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Technical skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel, Keynote, Wix Editor and basic skills in Adobe Premiere. I grew up with Apple and am entirely lost when handling other devices. Luckily I never had to, except for the one time my mum needed help with an Android phone. She’s got an iPhone now too.
Languages
I’m fluent in German, Swiss German, English and do quite alright in French as well. Basic knowledge in Spanish and Italian (I can order beer in both languages. The second round even better than the first).
Credits
FILM PRODUCTIONS
Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion
Eqal Visual Productions
Film Service Babelsberg
Hugofilm Features
Marv Eagle Productions Ltd
Niama Film
Production Pool Creative Services
Pumpkin Film
Rosas & Co Films
Saville Productions
Shining Pictures
Stories
Tasty Pictures
Tausend Rosen Filmproduktion & Werbung
The Band
Tuna Production
Who’s McQueen Picture
WirzFraefelPaal Productions
DIRECTORS
Barney Cokeliss
Ben Strebel
Dani Levy
Dexter Fletcher
Elias Ressegatti
Humbi Entress
Julian Grünthal
Jyri Pasanen
Kay Kienzler
Luki Frieden
Manuel Flurin Hendry
Marco Lutz
Markus Welter
Matteo Bonifazio
Michael Fueter
Samuel Schwarz
Sean Fee
Stephan Usteri
Steven Hayes
Tobias Fueter
Thomas Dirnhofer
Vic Armstrong
BRANDS
Coop
CSS Insurance
Die Mobiliar
Die Post
Feinsinn Olive Oil
Head
Heineken
Migros
Mini Babybel
Olivier Bernaschina Photography
Post Finance
Red Bull Media House
SBB
Sunrise
Swiss Tourism
Swisscom
Swisslife
Swisslos
SZB
Thomy
Volkswagen
Zoo Zürich
Zurich Tourism
Awards
ADC 2018
Bronze
Die Mobiliar – Insect Hunt
Line Producer
EDI 2017
Gold
Die Mobiliar – Insect Hunt
Line Producer
EDI 2017
Short List
Triumph – Find the One for Every You
Production Design
EDI 2016
Silver Edi & Special Edi for Camera
Die Mobiliar – Haunted House
Line Producer
ADC 2012
Bronze Category 'Poster'
Citterio – Cut Into Finest Slices
Idea & Art Direction
ADC YOUNG CREATIVES 2010
Special Award 'New Digital Generation'
Snickers – You're not you when you're hungry
Idea & Art Direction
Hello, that's me.
Fabienne Marcolin
8004 Zurich
Switzerland
mail(at)fabiennemarcolin.com
+41 76 585 53 02
