Swann & Yoann are a french creative duo and directors. They’ve been crafting visuals together since childhood, growing up as brothers in Paris.
Both passionate about visual arts, they pursued different paths in their studies. Swann focused on animation and VFX, contributing to major projects like Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. He later worked as a compositing artist and matte painter on live-action films. Yoann, on the other hand, specialized in art direction, graphic design, and visual communication, working as a Creative Director in Paris.
During the lockdown, they collaborated on their first short film, Falling Down, blending their artistic backgrounds. This mixed-media piece, composed of their photographs, earned a Vimeo Staff Pick and was recognized at several international film festivals.
With a shared passion for visual storytelling, the duo seamlessly integrates their expertise in art direction, VFX, and animation, continuously exploring innovative mixed-media techniques. Inspired by rhythm and music, they strive to create the perfect harmony between sound and image.
Swann & Yoann are passionate about a wide range of mediums, including photography, animation, live action, graphic design, and motion design. Their visual style is shaped by both digital and analog influences.
Contact
Swann Chesnel & Yoann Chesnel
sy@swannyoann.com
PARIS & LYON - FRANCE
Swann Chesnel & Yoann Chesnel
sy@swannyoann.com
PARIS & LYON - FRANCE
UK - Commercial representation
Ridley Scott Creative Group
Damiano Vukotic : damiano@rsafilms.co.uk
Nancy Eld : nancyeld@rsafilms.co.uk
www.rsafilms.com
Ridley Scott Creative Group
Damiano Vukotic : damiano@rsafilms.co.uk
Nancy Eld : nancyeld@rsafilms.co.uk
www.rsafilms.com
Awards & Screenings
2024 • Creativecircle • Bronze - Best editing
2022 • TED 2022 - Vancouver
2022 • TED Countdown New York
2022 • Creativecircle • Silver - Best editing
2022 • Creativecircle • Gold - Best use of existing stock
2022 • Mecal Pro International Short and Animation Film Festival
2021 • OFF – Odense international film festival
2021 • Tatsuno International Film Festival • Grand Prix Experimental Short Film
2021 • 17th Athens Digital Arts Festival
2021 • AFCA Festival National du film d’animation • Official selection Best music video of the year
2021 • Animafest Gdansk
2021 • Vertical Movie Festival • Best Film
2020 • Iso Film Fest • Best film
2020 • LINOLEUM Animation Festival
2020 • Vimeo Staff Pick
2024 • Creativecircle • Bronze - Best editing
2022 • TED 2022 - Vancouver
2022 • TED Countdown New York
2022 • Creativecircle • Silver - Best editing
2022 • Creativecircle • Gold - Best use of existing stock
2022 • Mecal Pro International Short and Animation Film Festival
2021 • OFF – Odense international film festival
2021 • Tatsuno International Film Festival • Grand Prix Experimental Short Film
2021 • 17th Athens Digital Arts Festival
2021 • AFCA Festival National du film d’animation • Official selection Best music video of the year
2021 • Animafest Gdansk
2021 • Vertical Movie Festival • Best Film
2020 • Iso Film Fest • Best film
2020 • LINOLEUM Animation Festival
2020 • Vimeo Staff Pick