Yannis Petrone is a director and photographer based in Zurich. One half of the director/DP duo Synkron. Rhythm drives his work – rooted in music, grounded in people. His films have a raw, unfiltered quality that puts human truth at the centre of every frame. Current and previous collaborations include Adidas, Eucerin, Greenpeace, Mercedes-Benz, Migros, Mövenpick, Numéro, ON, Ochsner Sport, Swiss International Air Lines, UBS, & many more.
Awards
2025 – Swiss International Airlines – Winner, Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards
2025 – Swiss International Airlines – Winner, Art&Tur International Tourism Film Festival
2025 – Swiss International Airlines – Winner, Terres Travel Festival
2025 – Swiss International Airlines Seoul – Shortlist, EDI Awards
2025 – Swiss International Airlines Washington D.C. – Shortlist, EDI Awards
2025 – Swiss International Airlines Toronto – Shortlist, EDI Awards
2025 – Siech, For the Love of Riding – Selection, Berlin Commercial
2025 – Valais, Trink Still. Lebe Laut. – Selection, Berlin Commercial 2024 – Greenpeace, Wer Atmet Braucht Das Meer – Winner, Cannes Lions Bronze
2024 – Greenpeace, Wer Atmet Braucht Das Meer – Winner, Webby Awards
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2025 – Swiss International Airlines – Winner, Art&Tur International Tourism Film Festival
2025 – Swiss International Airlines – Winner, Terres Travel Festival
2025 – Swiss International Airlines Seoul – Shortlist, EDI Awards
2025 – Swiss International Airlines Washington D.C. – Shortlist, EDI Awards
2025 – Swiss International Airlines Toronto – Shortlist, EDI Awards
2025 – Siech, For the Love of Riding – Selection, Berlin Commercial
2025 – Valais, Trink Still. Lebe Laut. – Selection, Berlin Commercial 2024 – Greenpeace, Wer Atmet Braucht Das Meer – Winner, Cannes Lions Bronze
2024 – Greenpeace, Wer Atmet Braucht Das Meer – Winner, Webby Awards
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Photo portfolio available on request.
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