French filmmakers and brothers Swann and Yoann Chesnel work professionally in art; Swann with animation and VFX, and Yoann in graphic design and communication.
After graduating from ArtFX school, Swann worked on major animated films including Despicable Me 3, Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. Whereas Yoann focused on visual communication, becoming the Creative Director of a Parisian agency.
Graphically obsessed, the duo’s experience in art direction, VFX, and design enables them to explore mixed media techniques to develop cinematic, emotional, and unique stories. With the diversity of their skill set positioning them to work flexibly as a duo and in a team, completing films from creative to post for clients such as Decathlon and the National Basketball Association (NBA).
In 2020, Swan and Yoann launched Thanksbro Studio to create visual content for brands and artists. Their first short film ‘Falling Down’, was made during lockdown using old travel pictures for inspiration, gaining the brothers their first Vimeo Staff Pick and being recognised at several international film festivals.
Swann and Yoann are currently based in Paris and Lyon.
