I’m Sven Probst, a director of photography and content producer based in Zurich. I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in cinematography, lighting design, and platform-optimized storytelling for brands, agencies, and production companies. My work blends strong visual language with a keen eye for narrative, ensuring compelling concepts translate across social media, campaigns, and long-form content. I’m collaborative, self-motivated, and deeply committed to delivering polished, on-brand visuals from concept to publication. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy shaping creative direction alongside directors, producers, and marketing teams to produce standout content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and beyond.

Sven Probst

I’m Sven Probst, a director of photography and content producer based in Zurich. I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in cinematography, lighting design, and platform-optimized storytelling for brands, agencies, and production companies. My work blends strong visual language with a keen eye for narrative, ensuring compelling concepts translate across social media, campaigns, and long-form content. I’m collaborative, self-motivated, and deeply committed to delivering polished, on-brand visuals from concept to publication. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy shaping creative direction alongside directors, producers, and marketing teams to produce standout content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and beyond.

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I’m Sven Probst, a director of photography and content producer based in Zurich. I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in cinematography, lighting design, and platform-optimized storytelling for brands, agencies, and production companies. My work blends strong visual language with a keen eye for narrative, ensuring compelling concepts translate across social media, campaigns, and long-form content.

I’m collaborative, self-motivated, and deeply committed to delivering polished, on-brand visuals from concept to publication. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy shaping creative direction alongside directors, producers, and marketing teams to produce standout content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and beyond.

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Language

German
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director Of Photography at Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Responsible for the creative and technical execution of advertising, branding and content productions for leading production companies, agencies and brands; overall responsibility for visual execution including cinematography, lighting design, composition, look development, and close collaboration with directing, production and marketing teams; specialized in platform-specific storytelling for social media campaigns; quality control in post-production with a strong focus on color grading and channel-specific optimization.
Content Production at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Production of content and corporate videos for brands and agencies, focusing on social media, branding and advertising; full-service production including camera, editing, color grading and platform adaptation; development of platform-optimized video content for Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and other channels; rebranding from Cutback Films to Sven Probst.

Education

Drone Pilot Certificate (A1/A3 Open Subcategory) at Federal office of civil aviation FOCA
January 1, 2024 - December 15, 2025
Live Electrical Work Certification at arsibe AG, Flims Electric
January 1, 2013 - December 15, 2025
Electrical Safety Switching Certification at MIT Sicherheit AG
January 1, 2012 - December 15, 2025
Methodology Module for Snowboard Instructors at SSBS, Laax GR
January 1, 2010 - December 15, 2025
Apprenticeship in Power Grid Electrician at Städtische Werke Grenchen
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Vocational School at GIBB, Bern
January 1, 2010 - December 15, 2025
Secondary and Primary School at Grenchen & Bettlach
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Drone Pilot Certificate (A1/A3 Open Subcategory)
January 1, 2024 - December 15, 2025
Live Electrical Work Certification
January 1, 2013 - December 15, 2025
Electrical Safety Switching Certification
January 1, 2012 - December 15, 2025
Methodology Module for Snowboard Instructors
January 1, 2010 - December 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet