In short — I’m a Commercial & Music Video Director, with a background in graphic design and 3D animation.

Passion by visual storytelling, I craft stories with a careful mix of live-action & animation.

You can find my design & animation work on behance

vimeo / instagram

For any inquiries, you can reach me at s@simonwannaz.com

As a kid, Simon dreamed of becoming a space pirate and surfing through the galaxy. He later learned it wasn't going to be possible, so he settled for his second-best option: making films!

Armed with a box of Legos, a bunch of friends, and a few homemade firecrackers, Simon set out to make his first film.

From that explosive beginning, Simon never stopped making films, developing a love for storytelling, editing, and visual effects.

After art school, Simon embarked on a journey creating music videos, short films, and web commercials, receiving Best Swiss Music Video and Best Craft Film at GRAND in 2014. That same year, he made his way to New York, a place rumored to be a destination for space pirates.

Since 2009, Simon has worked on commercials for Canal+, FIFA, IBM, McDonald's, and branding projects for VICE's VICELAND, NETFLIX, and AMAZON PRIME. He has also served as a VFX Supervisor on music videos for The Weeknd and various commercials.

Now based in Paris, Simon is a multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative problem solver.

He brings stories to life with a blend of wit, humor, and compelling visual storytelling.

He has a passion for cats, firecrackers, and writing bios in the third person.