Photography and filmmaking for brands and non-profits.

 
 
 

Franz Thiel

Franz Thiel majored in Cultural Anthropology and gained experience in online learning design before working in non-profit communications in East Africa.

Today he is based in Switzerland, his passion lies in telling real human stories, often focusing on topics like sustainability, women's rights, the climate crisis, and conservation.

He's taken on roles as a self-shooting director, producer, editor, and photographer to adapt to every project's unique needs.

Collaborating with skilled producers and local filmmakers, he aims to craft narratives that engage audiences through emotions. His portfolio includes a hosted series, short documentaries, social media videos, and photo reports, with clients like Helvetas, Swisscontact, Biovision and VoA.