VISION BEHIND THE LENDS

Swiss director Stephan Usteri (b. 1976) began his creative career as a sculptor, light installation artist, potter, and interior designer before bringing his distinctive visual language to filmmaking.

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Today, Stephan creates cinematic films that unite artistic vision with compelling storytelling. His work is distinguished by refined visual aesthetics, emotional authenticity, and meticulous craftsmanship, resulting in films that resonate with audiences while expressing each brand's unique identity.

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His portfolio includes campaigns for clients such as AMAG, PostFinance, SonntagsZeitung, earning national and international recognition, including numerous awards at leading film and corporate media festivals.

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Among his most celebrated works is The Heartbeat of Switzerland, created for SBB. At the 2015 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, the film received the Grand Prix, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Corporate Image Film, and the Internal Communication Award, establishing it as one of the year's most acclaimed corporate films.

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Fluent in German, English, French, and Spanish, Stephan collaborates seamlessly with international clients and multicultural production teams, bringing a thoughtful, globally minded perspective to every project.