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Behind-the-scenes of high-end film production

A look inside the craft, crews, and process that bring your campaigns to life on screen. Selected frames from years on set, across Switzerland and beyond.

Samuel Laprand stands on set with a clipboard, engaged in discussion with a crew member.

Camera being held with a screen displaying a shot setup for filming

David Foulkes operates a camera on a dolly while a young actor stands with a tray of props in a film set.

A film crew is recording an orchestra performing in a large concert hall with ornate architecture.

Cyclorama studio setup featuring various lighting equipment and a table against a blue backdrop

Camera equipment, including an ARRI Alexa Mini, is positioned with an operator in a filming environment.

Equipment and lighting set up for a film shoot on snow-covered terrain with mountains in the background at Crans-Montana

A man holds a clapperboard while another man reviews a script by a window with a green landscape outside.

Pierre Daendliker operates a camera on a tripod above a table with food in a warmly lit room.

A person is applying makeup to another person's face outdoors, with dirt smudges on the latter's skin.

Film crew setting up equipment outdoors near parked vehicles and trees

Max Fisher sitting in a chair on a film set surrounded by crew members, engaged in the filming process

A film crew sets up lighting while a man sits at a dining table, surrounded by candles and fruit, in a warmly colored room

Vidal Buso operates a camera on a snowy set with two people seated at a table in the background

Mikael Zwahlen and Samuel Laprand adjusting camera equipment on a film set in a rural green landscape

Bruno Perrin operates a camera on a dolly while a man stands nearby in a gym setting

Individual operating a camera rig with connected monitors and equipment for filming a scene.

Person with tousled hair poses with a camera rig in a cluttered workspace featuring colorful storage bins.

Video monitor displaying a scene with actors inside a car, focused on a woman driving and two passengers.

A camera monitor displays a snowy scene with a woman wearing a hat and blue jacket speaking on screen.

Benjamin Brahovic holds a reflector while working on a film set in snowy Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Bruno Perrin and Samuel Laprand reviewing camera equipment on a film set with mountains in the background

Pierre Daendliker sits at a dining table on set while crew members adjust lights and cameras above him

Two crew members set up film equipment near an orange camper van on a snowy mountain landscape in Crans-Montana.

A well-lit dining table set for a meal, with a person preparing while another takes photos in a cozy room

Pierre and Valentine Daendliker pose beside a framed artwork in a warmly lit room with wooden walls and paneling

Notepad with handwritten notes resting on a blue stool in natural light on a brown surface.

The short film Family Dystopia being presented in theatre during La Nuit du Court Métrage in Sierre, Switzerland

Group of people on a snow plow platform waving against a clear blue sky and snow-covered landscape

David Foulkes directing a film scene with actors seated at a table in a restaurant setting

Crew members overseeing a film shoot from a raised platform surrounded by trees and filming equipment on a narrative commercial for Switzerland Tourism.

Pierre Daendliker seated in a wheelchair, smiling while holding a camera rig in a well-lit interior room

Pierre Daendliker filming Nausicaa in a dramatic pose with a camera on a tripod in an elegant indoor setting

Child with curly hair using a red pencil to draw in a notebook, focused in a dimly lit room.

Bruno Perrin operates a camera inside a vehicle while two colleagues assist with equipment in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Film crew set up for a shoot in a snowy landscape with mountains in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Mikael Zwahlen operating a film camera on a snowy set with mountains in the background

Man sitting in tall grass, using a pink pouch while adjusting equipment near a backpack

Marco Odermatt riding a bicycle Miloo on a busy street with historic buildings in the background

Pat Burgener and Mikael Zwahlen adjusting equipment inside a snow-covered camera rig in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

A man operates a camera setup while another man sits at a table, preparing for a video shoot.

Valentine Daendliker and Seline Burn smiling and embracing each other in an indoor setting

Person holding a clipboard with documents while engaging with another individual in an outdoor setting

Camera monitor on a tripod displays a snowy mountain view while crew members work in the background in Crans-Montana.

Skiers traverse a groomed snowy slope under a clear blue sky.

Man in green overalls holds a paper while speaking to a camera in a field with mountains in the background.

Man lying on the floor, using a camera in a filming setup beneath a counter

Marco Odermatt on a bicycle Miloo while Samuel Laprand films him in a lively urban setting with green umbrellas nearby

Nausicaa standing with her arms outstretched, surrounded by falling rain in a dimly lit space

Mikael Zwahlen seated inside a vehicle, preparing camera equipment for a film shoot in a snowy environment.

A crew member prepares equipment near a van on a snowy film set in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Two crew members monitor a film scene on a screen displaying dual video feeds outdoors.

Bruno Perrin operates a camera while a woman carries a child in a grassy field surrounded by trees

Roger Federer seated on a director's chair at a film set with crew members and equipment in a mountain landscape

Two crew members operating a camera on a snow-covered slope against a clear blue sky

Marco Odermatt riding a mountain bike Miloo in a tuxedo across a cobblestone town square during a behind-the-scenes shoot

Volkswagen California parked on snow-covered ground with mountains in the background and a film crew nearby

Camera stabilization equipment set up on a tripod with various attachments in a sports field setting

A video monitor displays a man speaking in a sports locker room setting, with lockers visible in the background.

Marco Odermatt riding a bike Miloo in a ski suit, surrounded by a busy street and onlookers.

ARRI Alexa Mini camera with colorful lights and attached cables set up for filming in a dimly lit environment

Roger Federer and Mads Mikkelsen pose with their body doubles next to a camper van in a wooded area on a narrative commercial for Switzerland Tourism..

Film crew setting up for a shoot with a camera, boom mic, and a clapperboard in a hallway during the shooting of the short film Family Dystopia.

Roger Federer stands next to a film crew on an outdoor set for a Switzerland Tourism ad, with mountains in the background and cameras positioned nearby

Bruno Perrin directing a film scene outdoors with a crew member operating a camera and two actors walking in a field

Two filmmakers discussing equipment set up on a snowy landscape with mountains in the background in Crans-Montana

Vazen 40mm T2 anamorphic lens mounted on a camera in a snowy outdoor setting to film a branded content for Magic Pass Meiringen

Samuel Laprand directing a film scene outdoors with a child in an orange jacket and crew members nearby.

A man kneels on snow, holding a large camera on a shoulder rig while wearing winter gear.

Lidiwine Duc holding a film clapperboard in a vintage interior with patterned wallpaper.

Marco Odermatt riding an electric bicycle Miloo along a waterfront promenade by a cityscape.

Camera equipment, including lenses and monitors, arranged on a table with a person adjusting gear in the background

RED Komodo X camera set up on a slider with a panel of crew members in a dimly lit indoor environment

A man sits at a table with children, enjoying fast food and drinks in a restaurant setting.

Skiers preparing for a shoot on a snow-covered mountain with crew adjusting a backdrop during Wintersymphony shooting for Made in Bern.

A man wearing a helmet with a camera attached gestures while being assisted by crew members outdoors

Pierre Daendliker operating a camera in a dimly lit outdoor setting with a building in the background

Roger Federer engages in conversation on a film set, surrounded by crew members and equipment.

A woman in a black dress stands in a hallway, while camera equipment captures the scene.

Bruno Perrin filming on an ice rink with a hockey player practicing in the background

David Foulkes operating a camera on a film set with equipment and crew in the background

A hand adjusts the focus dial on an ARRI WCU-3 camera controller.

A television set engulfed in flames stands on a wooden frame in a dim courtyard, with a person observing.

Film crew setting up equipment near an orange vehicle on a snowy landscape with mountains in the background

Film crew setting up equipment on a track field surrounded by a building and scaffolding.

Bruno Perrin and Etienne Claret operate drones on a snowy outdoor film set in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Camera operator filming a snowy scene with children playing on sleds in the background among evergreen trees

Monitor displaying two camera angles from a film set with crew members in the background and actors in focus.

Marco Odermatt standing next to a black e-bike Miloo by a river with a historic tower and buildings in the background.

Group of people posing outdoors near a body of water, with buildings and mountains in the background.

A woman sits in the open door of a red van, with snowy mountains visible in the background.

Samuel Laprand and Vidal Buso seated together in a vehicle, engaged in conversation with winter scenery in the background

Benjamin Brahovic holds a reflector on a snowy set in Crans-Montana, surrounded by film equipment and mountain scenery

ARRI Alexa Mini camera set on a rolling platform on a table, with glassware and a notepad nearby

Workers set up equipment outside a McDonald's restaurant with a large white screen in view

Man standing with hands on hips near a bright film light in an outdoor grassy area surrounded by trees

Bruno Perrin operating a camera inside a vehicle in a snowy landscape in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

A framed artwork featuring a blue shape is positioned on a stand in a dimly lit outdoor area.

A film crew sets up equipment inside a spacious industrial space with a ladder and lighting equipment in use.

Open window with wooden shutters and a black object illuminated by light, set against a dark background.

Fabian Weber directing a film scene outdoors, holding a camera rig while discussing with crew members during Wintersymphony shooting for Made in Bern.

Silhouettes of people standing on a snowy ridge with mountains in the background under a bright sky

Camera monitor displaying a close-up shot of a musician playing an instrument during filming

Film crew works on set with a black car being transported on a trailer beside a pickup truck with crew members.

RED Komodo X camera with monitor set up in a studio space against a plain backdrop

Thibaud Fellay adjusting camera equipment outdoors in a park setting, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.

Marco Odermatt smiles while holding a bicycle Miloo next to a man lifting a large panel in a sunlit urban setting.

Samuel Laprand focused on a camera setup while crew members prepare for a film shoot in a wooden room during the shooting of the short film Family Dystopia

Seline Burn stands beside her painting, La Panthère, in a warmly lit indoor space.

Conductor leading an orchestra with musicians playing string instruments in a concert hall setting

Camera rig held from above, displaying a monitor and lens, with a person in the background partially visible.

Director discussing a scene with child actors at a table filled with burgers, fries, and drinks on a film set

Nausicaa adjusts her veil while Samuel Vez helps her prepare in a softly lit, elegant setting

Woman reclines on a couch surrounded by scattered books and pillows in a warmly lit room

Samuel Laprand filming a scene with crew members in a cozy indoor setting

Camera operator holding a professional camera with a monitor, positioned in a snowy outdoor setting

Person drizzling caramel over soft-serve ice cream in a cup while sitting at a table

Samuel Laprand and crew filming in a hockey locker room, with equipment and lighting set up for a shoot

Actors perform a dramatic scene on a dining table in a warmly lit room, while a crew member operates a camera.

Mikael Zwahlen operating camera equipment while sitting in a field with greenery and hills in the background

Mads Mikkelsen and crew gather on a film set with equipment and tents in a mountainous outdoor location

Bruno Perrin, director of photography, adjusting equipment on a snowy landscape with mountains in the background

RED Komodo X camera setup with monitor, being operated in a snowy outdoor environment to film a branded content for Magic Pass Gstaad.

Two women smiling for a selfie on a staircase, one making a peace sign while dressed casually.

Person framing their face with hands, looking through fingers with a focused expression

Bruno Perrin directing a scene with soft lighting and fog on an ice rink

Fabian Weber operating a camera on a film set with crew members in the background during Wintersymphony shooting for Made in Bern.

A woman in a wedding dress sits on a chair surrounded by candles while a crew adjusts lighting in a dimly lit room

Camera monitor displays a person running on a beach as crew members focus on the shot.

Filmmaker adjusting equipment by a vehicle against a mountainous backdrop and setting sun in Crans-Montana

Man in a suit talking on a phone, while several crew members work with camera equipment and lighting.

Jasmine Cammarota standing on a set with a blue backdrop and a large circular light behind her

Bruno Perrin filming a scene in a forest with a female model and crew members adjusting equipment and filming gear

Camera mounted on a vehicle capturing a snowy landscape with mountains under a blue sky in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Camera setup focusing on a scene being filmed in a warmly lit room with a person at a table.

RED camera equipped with a Cooke anamorphic lens positioned on a wooden surface, with microphones in the background.

Electric bicycle Miloo parked on cobblestone street, showcasing its sleek frame and mounted camera equipment.

Samuel Laprand directing a branded content film for Magic Pass Gstaad on a snowy film set under a clear blue sky

Man in a helmet and sunglasses operates a camera outdoors with a mountain backdrop and clear sky.

Director Taktor and Mads Mikkelsen observe crew members adjusting equipment on a film set on a narrative commercial for Switzerland Tourism.

Camera setup in a room with a crew member adjusting equipment in the background, preparing for a shoot

Bruno Perrin operates a camera while two crew members observe in a gym setting filled with exercise equipment

Bruno Perrin kneels on a red gym floor, adjusting a camera near fitness equipment.

DJI Inspire 3 drone positioned on a surface with snow, showcasing its camera and propellers.

Director Traktor giving directions on a film set for a narrative commercial for Switzerland Tourism, focused on a monitor displaying a scene

Crew members setting up filming equipment in a hallway with wooden doors and lighting equipment in use during the shooting of the short film Family Dystopia

Film equipment setup in an outdoor location with lighting, microphone, and protective umbrella against a backdrop of nature

Crew members set up equipment on a film set with a blue backdrop amidst fallen leaves and trees on a narrative commercial for Switzerland Tourism..

Mikael Zwahlen and Samuel Laprand collaborate on a film set among rows of crops and greenhouses.

Woman reviewing footage on a monitor attached to a camera while seated outdoors on a textured surface

Camera setup on a tripod with a monitor displaying a scene being filmed in a well-lit room.

Two professional film lights set up near a green bush in a snowy landscape of Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Samuel Laprand interacting with a film camera on set surrounded by crew members

Person standing on a snow-covered slope, looking up at the sun above mountainous terrain on a clear day during a branded content film for Magic Pass Gstaad.

Roger Federer conversing on set with crew members in an outdoor filming location

Film crew setting up equipment on a snowy landscape with mountains in the background in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Bruno Perrin interacts with a crew member while preparing for a night shoot outdoors

Two people hiking uphill on a grassy slope with trees and blue sky in the background.

Person in green outerwear holding a camera rig on a snowy surface with another individual dressed in black nearby

Two young women posing for a selfie, both making surprised facial expressions indoors with wooden walls in the background

Samuel Laprand adjusting his jacket in a snowy outdoor setting in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Conductor leading an orchestra, with crew adjusting lighting in a well-lit concert hall setting

Marco Odermatt stands beside an electric bike Miloo, dressed in a suit, with a tree and buildings in the background.

Samuel Laprand holding a clapperboard while seated at a table with a backdrop of wooden walls

Film crew setting up equipment around a seated actress reading on a film set in a natural outdoor setting

Samuel Laprand giving a thumbs-up while seated at a table with a laptop and film equipment around him

Smiling woman with glasses standing in a well-lit room, guests in the background looking at artwork

A coach holds a notepad with notes while athletes stand on a running track in the background.

A film crew captures a scene in a field, with one actor in a white costume lying on the ground and another holding a clapperboard.

Nausicaa stands confidently at the top of a staircase, wearing an elegant white gown and veil.

Filmmaker operating a camera near workers tending to a vibrant vegetable field with mountains in the background

Skier performing a trick off a snow-covered slope with mountains in the background under a clear sky

A girl in an orange jacket is being held by a woman while a man kneels and interacts with her.

Camera setup featuring a Sony Venice 2 with attached monitor, preparing for a film shoot in a studio environment.

Person holding a clipboard with notes and a pen, appearing focused in a softly lit environment

Hand holding a RED Komodo X camera with a monitor in a snowy outdoor setting

Pierre Daendliker and Seline Burn share an emotional embrace in a warmly lit setting.

Bruno Perrin discusses camera angles with two hockey players on an ice rink, surrounded by fog and scattered pucks

Vidal Buso, director of photography, operates a camera while skiing down a snowy slope with mountains in the background

ARRI Alexa Mini camera with accessories mounted, set up for filming on location

Bastian Gallay engaged in conversation with a crew member on a film set

Person holding a camera monitor while observing a scene in a grassy outdoor setting

Camera monitor displaying a group of people engaging in a meal outdoors with snowy mountains in the background

Pierre Daendliker directing a film scene in a historic indoor setting, with crew and equipment visible.

Samuel Laprand holding a film camera on a snowy mountain set during sunset for a branded content film for Magic Pass Meiringen

Two filmmakers, Etienne Claret and Vincent Michel, work at a table in a studio with lighting equipment setup

Athlete running on a trail in low light, wearing a headlamp, with clouds in the sky above.

Film crew setting up lights and equipment on a wooden balcony, preparing for a shoot.

Bruno Perrin, director of photography, operating a camera on an ice rink with fog in the background

Nausicaa is styled for a photoshoot while another person adjusts her hair and makeup in a studio setting.

Bruno Perrin filming a woman jogging along a forest trail in a sunlit outdoor setting

Vidal Buso adjusting a high-end camera setup while preparing for a shoot outdoors for Magic Pass Meiringen

Two crew members setting up equipment on a snowy film set in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, under a clear blue sky

Camera mounted on a support system, focused on the side of a car with blurred equipment in the background

Nausicaa poses on a stone pedestal under falling water, while a photographer captures the scene in low light.

Bruno Perrin and Etienne Claret discussing a film project while working outdoors in snow-covered Crans-Montana

Camera rig held in hand, ready for filming on a track surface with a person standing nearby.

Group of fifteen people posing indoors in a room with wooden walls and a framed painting in the background

Person sitting on a bed in a softly lit room, holding a remote control and watching a screen.

Camera monitor displaying a person illuminated by blue light against a dark background

Samuel Laprand and a colleague smiling and posing outdoors while holding script pages in a film set environment

Filmmakers set up equipment on a city street for a shoot, with crew members collaborating around a camera dolly.

Camera operator on a segway preparing to film on a running track near a soccer goal

A cameraman operates a camera on a dolly track in a dimly lit room with decorative wall plates and a table set for filming.

Laptop displaying file transfer progress on a wooden table in a dimly lit room with chairs in the background

Samuel Laprand discussing a scene outdoors on a farm with green fields in the background

Pierre Daendliker kneels while operating a camera equipment in a richly decorated room, deep in thought.

Crew members set up lighting and camera equipment around a formal dining table with food and a lit candle.

Marco Odermatt riding a bicycle Miloo along a path with greenery and buildings in the background during daylight.

Bruno Perrin operates a camera on an ice rink, surrounded by mist and focusing on the scene ahead.

Mikael Zwahlen examines equipment as Samuel Laprand and a crew member assist on a film set in a lush outdoor location

RED camera mounted on a stabilizer with a Cooke Anamorphic Lens ready for filming in a studio setting

A film crew works outdoors on a mountain set, setting up equipment amidst scenic foliage and hills.

Samuel Laprand directing two crew members filming a woman in a hallway with lighting equipment set up

Marco Odermatt stands beside a mountain bike Miloo on a grassy area in front of a historical building.

Marco Odermatt enjoying fondue while seated by Lake Lucerne, with a scenic backdrop of the water and buildings.

Three women pose together for a photo indoors, smiling, with a staircase and art in the background.

Crew members on a snowy film set are preparing for a shot while adjusting equipment and discussing the scene during Wintersymphony shooting for Made in Bern.

A woman walks through a wooden hallway while a crew member adjusts filming equipment behind her during the shooting of the short film Family Dystopia

Pierre Daendliker directing a film scene with a burning structure in an outdoor setting at night

Person adjusting a camera mounted on a stabilizing rig in an outdoor filming setup

RED Komodo X camera setup with a monitor and cables, positioned on a snowy surface with skis in the background

Bruno Perrin adjusts camera equipment while focused on his work as a director of photography in a natural setting

Etienne Claret and Samuel Laprand pose with Marco Odermatt by a waterfront, holding filming equipment and a bike Miloo.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera positioned in a locker room, capturing a player in a red uniform seated nearby

Young woman with glasses and earrings smiling while holding tools, standing near a ladder in an indoor setting.

ARRI Alexa Mini camera being adjusted by a crew member outdoors with blurred figures in the background

Film crew working on a snowy outdoor set with trees in the background and equipment in use during Wintersymphony shooting for Made in Bern.

Two men embrace and smile, with one playfully pointing while standing indoors near a staircase and large windows.

Two men stand outdoors in a field; one is gesturing playfully while both are smiling and covered in dirt.

Bruno Perrin sets up equipment as Samuel Laprand directs on a sunlit outdoor film set with crew members.

Bruno Perrin carries filming equipment while leading a group through a grassy hillside landscape.

A man in a soiled white coat, holding a wooden stick, smiles amidst a rural landscape.

Film crew members with cameras and equipment are positioned outdoors near umbrellas and a building.

Woman in a white dress posed dramatically among candles, while a film crew adjusts lighting in an ornate room

Film crew setting up equipment on snowy terrain in Crans-Montana, with mountains in the background and afternoon light

Fabian Weber directing a scene with a camera setup in a formal indoor setting during Wintersymphony shooting for Made in Bern.

A person on a ladder cleans a framed artwork of a blue dress in a dimly lit room.

Samuel Laprand, film director, giving a thumbs up in a lush outdoor farm setting with colleagues in the background

Bastian Gallay adjusting lighting equipment in a warmly lit indoor setting

Three people seated at a table engaged in conversation, with a woman in the center appearing attentive.

Bruno Perrin adjusts camera equipment on a dark outdoor film set with another crew member in the background.

Bruno Perrin operating a camera on a track field as athletes prepare for a race in the background.

Filming setup with a monitor displaying a dark scene of a room during a film shoot

Samuel Laprand holding a camera and preparing to film in a well-lit room with wooden features and a fire extinguisher nearby during the shooting of the short film Family Dystopia

Jasmine Cammarota captured performing with a hula hoop on a monitor display in a studio setting

Two people on a sled in the snow, while a crew member operates a camera nearby

Vidal Buso operating a camera on a snowy mountain, wearing ski gear and reflecting goggles.

Crew setting up equipment near a red van in a snowy landscape at dusk in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

A hand squeezes a mustard dispenser onto a cheeseburger topped with pickles and French fries on a tray

Samuel Laprand walking on a track field, wearing a black shirt and cap, with mountains in the background.

Pierre Daendliker operating a camera on a dolly while standing in a dimly lit hallway.

Film equipment and a vehicle are set up on snow-covered ground near trees in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Bruno Perrin holds a camera rig while standing on an ice rink, preparing to film.

Camera monitor displaying a scene with fire and debris during a film shoot

Samuel Laprand holding a camera on a snowy film set for Magic Pass Meiringen with mountains in the background and crew members nearby

A person films another standing near a burning framed portrait outdoors at night.

Bruno Perrin filming a scene with a camera while a woman poses in a forested area.

A cameraman on a segway captures young athletes running on a track during a training session.

A pile of various bags and containers is stacked in a doorway, with an orange glove resting on a box.

Pierre Daendliker filming a burning picture frame outdoors at night with a camera in his hands

Person watching a burning artwork at night while a cameraman records the scene with a camera

Pierre Daendliker directing a film scene at night with crew members adjusting lighting equipment

Camera monitor displaying skiing footage, with a hand adjusting settings in snowy surroundings.

Film crew member operating an ARRI Alexa Mini camera on a stabilizer in an outdoor setting with autumn foliage.

Makeup artist applying makeup to a client's face in a dimly lit setting

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