Half French, half American, videographer and photographer currently living in Cannes with a sweet spot for fine spirits and cycling. Experienced visual creative with a background in video production. While acquiring these skills, I have become a very visually literate individual who strives on using an image to it’s fullest. Through corporate video production and personal projects, I have been able to put in practice creative ways of presenting, marketing and communicating ideas as well as brands.

Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby

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Half French, half American, videographer and photographer currently living in Cannes with a sweet spot for fine spirits and cycling. Experienced visual creative with a background in video production. While acquiring these skills, I have become a very visually literate individual who strives on using an image to it’s fullest. Through corporate video production and personal projects, I have been able to put in practice creative ways of presenting, marketing and communicating ideas as well as brands.

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Half French, half American, videographer and photographer currently living in Cannes with a sweet spot for fine spirits and cycling. Experienced visual creative with a background in video production. While acquiring these skills, I have become a very visually literate individual who strives on using an image to it’s fullest. Through corporate video production and personal projects, I have been able to put in practice creative ways of presenting, marketing and communicating ideas as well as brands.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Cinematographer, Editor, Producer at Spinning Wheel Productions - Europe
October 1, 2010 - November 18, 2025
Lead cinematography, editing, and production for Spinning Wheel Productions across Europe (Paris, Munich). Worked with clients including Siemens, Rolls-Royce Electrical, BSH, McDonald's, Microsoft, Wunderman GmbH, Salesforce, Hochschule München, Parsons Paris, Nikon, Nike, and other brands and educational partners.
Camera Operator, Sound Operator at Zs2 Media Group
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Filmed and edited video productions for international corporations such as Orangina-Schweppes, McKinsey & Co., Wells Fargo, Boston Scientific, Bain & Company, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Dove, The Financial Times, and Moët & Hennessy.
Video Producer at Groupe INSEEC
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Shoot, edit and coordinate the production of promotional videos for the INSEEC Group.
Freelance Videographer at Rodale Inc. - Bicycling.com
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Camera Operator, Editor, and Production Assistant on the Tour de France; shot and edited interviews with Tour de France athletes for Bicycling magazine; produced episodes of 'Tour Talk' mini-series; Photo Editor for James Startt.
Director, Cinematographer at Ceci n'est pas de l'eau
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
A documentary on the evolution of the perception of cachaça in Brazil and abroad.
Intern at Sony Pictures Entertainment
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Script coverage, scene breakdowns, research topics for development projects; collaborated on up to 15 projects; reported to Douglas Wick.
Computer Desk Assistant at The American University of Paris
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Troubleshooting computers for students and training on software including Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.

Education

MSc Management, Production, and Media Promotion at INSEEC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Undergraduate, Film/Cinema/Video Studies at American University of Paris
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing
    uniE608 Swissôtel Social media campaign
    Swissôtel Social media campaign Director of Photography: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby video socialmedia
    uniE608 Euro Youth Hotel
    Euro Youth Hotel Camera operator: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby Editor: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby video filmdirector videoeditor
    uniE608 Siemens - Gamescon
    Siemens Gamescon Shooter: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby Editor: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby
    uniE608 Panasonic - Germany NanoE Tech
    Client: Panasonic Germany Director of Photography: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby Video Editor: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby video advert videoeditor
    uniE608 Rolls-Royce Electrical - CityAirbus
    Rolls-Royce Electrical - CityAirbus Video Editor: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby Camera operator and Director of photography (Selected clips): Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby video videoeditor directorofphotography
    uniE608 Hydesk - Portable standing desk
    Hydesk - Portable standing desk Camera operator, director of photography, editor: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby video advert filmdirector videoeditor kickstarter
    uniE608 McDonald's Sauce - Germany
    Client: McDonald's Director of Photography: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby video advert directorofphotography
    uniE608 Microsoft's 'Why Change?' campaign - The Letter
    Microsoft's 'Why Change?' campaign. Cameraman: Yann-Yves O'Hayon-Crosby Director: Steffen Welsh Agency: Wunderman Munich Client: Microsoft advert video