Eau De Toilette
2024-2025
This short film addresses the theme of taboo, specifically the taboo of failure and family pressure. Eau de Toilette presents this theme through Gianni, a young Italian sent to Switzerland by his father to study at the prestigious EHL, a hotel school.
The young man is expelled from the school but doesn’t dare to admit it to his father, who had high hopes for him.
This project was done in a group within the LAB module at ERACOM. The LAB is a module where Interactive Media Design and Graphic Design students are mixed to form collaborative groups. The collaboration between the two professions is interesting as it offers two distinct perspectives and ways of analyzing the same subject.
This is clearly the most ambitious project I have done so far. It lasted over a month, with a 3-day shooting period.
It taught me a lot about organization and logistics around a shoot.
© Clémentine Braconne
© Morgane Roth
© Yannis Crettenand
© Micha Löw
© Morgane Roth
© Yannis Crettenand
© Micha Löw
Norðurljós
2024-2025
The documentary project "Norðurljós" explores the quest for the northern lights in Iceland through a sibling relationship.
This journey symbolizes both a physical goal (observing the auroras) and a more intimate quest to understand sibling dynamics.
The film focuses on the complexity of brotherly relationships, between love, tension, mutual support, and competition. The narrator aims to capture this relationship throughout the trip, with a human and authentic angle, based on the proximity and intimacy of the film. The goal is to show how a common quest, like the auroras, can reveal these dynamics. The introspection revolves around family ties, past cohabitation, and the evolution of the relationship between two brothers who have become young adults.
The project highlights the idea that this quest, both external (physical journey) and internal (emotional exploration), creates shared memories that strengthen the bond between brothers.
Filming in Iceland presented technical challenges:
The weather conditions were extreme, and the days were short.
I feared that the batteries for my camera and microphone wouldn’t last in the freezing cold.
Fortunately, I had prepared well and brought enough batteries to last a full day of adventure without needing to recharge my equipment.
I am satisfied with the final result due to its authenticity and intimacy. If I had to do it again, I would try to film more interactions and dialogues to further develop the characters and their relationships.
© Micha Löw
Tataki Wave Party
2024
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My role in the project was to develop the concept, conduct the shooting, and edit the video. The idea was to create a dynamic and engaging video that captured the energy of the events while showcasing the DJs.
The biggest challenge was organizing the shoot. It had to take place during a party where all the DJs were present, which meant filming between each DJ's set, finding short windows of time, and staying very responsive.
Another significant difficulty was managing the lighting, as I had to handle both filming and light adjustments on my own in a rather challenging environment. The conditions were tough, with little ambient light and rapid changes in the party's atmosphere. If I were to redo this project, I would ask for assistance with the technical aspects, particularly to better manage lighting and sound during the shoot.
The shoot took place over an entire night and was both intense and educational. This experience allowed me to refine my skills in managing fast-paced shoots and filming in difficult conditions. I am very satisfied with the final result, which reflects the energy of the event and the talent of the DJs.
© Micha Löw
Question De Temps
2022
This individual project was carried out in a school context over a semester. The only constraint of the brief was to create a documentary about time. I spent a lot of time thinking about a solid concept. One day, in the local grocery store, I ran into Vincent Grolimund, an independent watchmaker passionate about his craft. While discussing our professional lives, I realized that the link between watchmaking and the theme of time was obvious. I then proposed to Vincent to collaborate on the project.
To prepare, I did a location scout and prepared a series of questions that would help me guide the interview. Since Vincent works from home as an independent, the scout was my first step into his professional world.
My goal and motivation were to show that time is a very abstract concept, and even a watchmaker could not define it precisely.
Given the subject matter and the objects filmed, the idea of using a macro lens was obvious. It was my first time using this type of lens, and the shoot turned into an exciting videographic experience. I really enjoyed using this lens.
The main difficulty of this project was guiding Vincent through his chaotic speech, overflowing with knowledge and passion. Since this was my first experience of this kind, it wasn’t easy. However, thanks to the editing, I managed to restructure his speech by cutting long passages and rearranging his ideas to achieve a conclusive and structured result.
© Micha Löw
© Vicent Grolimund
© Louis Kentner (musique)
© Vicent Grolimund
© Louis Kentner (musique)
Un Objet De Rêve
2023
This fictitious personal project was done in a school context. The brief for this project was to create a packshot of an object of our choice, with several technical constraints, including 12 moving shots and a duration of about 25 seconds.
I set out to find an intriguing and charismatic object at home to showcase. That's when I came across an old Canon auto-zoom 1014 camera from 1973. I decided to enhance this outdated technology by using modern technical methods to create a striking contrast.
Knowing that I had very limited time in the studio for shooting, I carefully prepared the project by conducting lighting tests and creating a storyboard.
Upon arrival, I had a clear vision of what I wanted to achieve, but I quickly encountered difficulties while working alone. Setting up the equipment, managing moving lights, framing shots, and handling the object required complex coordination. Moreover, I chose to use equipment I had never used before, such as a dolly. Fortunately, thanks to pre-production, I managed to finish on time and quickly moved on to editing.
During editing, I had to speed up the video, which was still too long to meet the required 25-second duration. I selected the most interesting shots and accelerated certain takes. I added a film effect to simulate a projection.
For the sound design, I combined nostalgic Super 8 sounds to enhance the projection effect, with music inspired by the contrast between the past and the present.
This project taught me the importance of collaboration and how much it eases tasks. Working as a team would have likely made the process smoother and helped better manage the technical challenges I faced.
© Micha Löw
Izia Jeen
2024
I was asked to photograph the launch of Izia Jeen's debut EP, "La Légende du Colibri," which took place at the Rocking Chair in Vevey.
One of my concerns was how my APS-C camera would perform in low light. I’m pleased with how well it captured the lighting and satisfied with the overall result of my shots.
© Micha Löw
VATN
2022
This group project was carried out in a school context. The brief was to create a photographic series with the lake as the main theme.
By the lakeside, we all dispersed in search of images. Personally, I became particularly interested in the lighting by the lake, as no light means no photography. Additionally, I wanted to highlight the beauty of objects we often forget to contemplate.
During the review of the photos, we realized that everyone had photographed very different subjects, and we needed to create some form of consistency in this creative chaos. This became my role, and I proceeded to design a small photo book.
It was a rewarding and stimulating experience to collaborate with my classmates on this project. I was able to develop my layout skills while showcasing our collective photographic work.
©Yannis Crettenand
©Forian Siess
©Emma Genier
©Sébastien Fattet
©Noah Charvet
©Micha Löw
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©Yoan Tschanz
©Vladimir Arlt
©Alison Sedo
©Fanny Mosteau
©Emmy Perrot
©Erin Cross
©Ruben Fereirra
©Vladimir Arlt
©Alison Sedo
©Fanny Mosteau
©Emmy Perrot
©Erin Cross
©Ruben Fereirra
Arsenic
2022
This fictitious project was carried out in a school context. The brief was to create a photographic diptych for the visual communication of Arsenic. Rather than finding my idea inside the building, I was inspired by the logo on one of the exterior facades of the venue.
Equipped with my tripod, I set out on a small photographic experiment. By using a long exposure time, I managed to create a zoom effect during the shot. This image particularly inspired me, and I decided to reinterpret the logo using lighting effects, thus evoking the world of the stage.
I appreciated the artistic freedom this project gave me. It allowed me to explore my creativity and play with photographic techniques to showcase the Arsenic logo in an original way.
© Micha Löw