BONAPARTE Welcomes Director and Photographer Jeremi Durand to Its Roster

Production company, BONAPARTE, announces the addition of Jeremi Durand to its commercial and music video rosters, represented across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Multi-award winning for his film and photography work, Jeremi joins with a vast profile of work behind him for renowned global brands and celebrities.

A former designer specialising in design fiction, which involves envisioning the future of a product and how this should impact its design, Jeremi has established a reputation for himself as a visionary and conceptual thinker. These skills are at the heart of his directorial toolkit, which has also been shaped by his previous work as a musician and actor, forming the basis of the filmmaker and photographer he is today. 

Recognised for his creative flair and tenacity, Jeremi caught the attention of renowned creative agencies, who enlisted him to work as an art director on various global campaigns. His career has seen him collaborate with high-profile talent including Roger Federer, MUSE and Placebo, in addition to esteemed clients such as Capitol Records, Warner Music, Nike, Hugo Boss, Land Rover and Amnesty International, among others. The breadth and variety of these collaborations is evidence of Jeremi’s multidisciplinary approach. 

Jeremi’s work and style can be described as social surrealism, which sees him create bold metaphorical visuals which have a social impact or reach. With the mission of never creating without meaning, Jeremi invites audiences to question art and how it relates to society, and to reject passive engagement. 

Looking ahead, Jeremi is working on writing a feature film, as well as working on music videos, with commercial and photography work taking place in the near future. 

Nico Kreis, managing partner, BONAPARTE, commented, "What caught our attention with Jeremi is that he builds cinematic worlds that you haven’t seen before. His films are complex, almost like an immersive art experience. He’s blending in analogue camera techniques with VFX and a strong sense for storytelling, sound and music. His energy and passion for the industry fits the BONAPARTE way of working. With his highly stylised music videos we can’t wait to introduce him to the commercial world."

Jeremi Durand, director, BONAPARTE, said, “I couldn't be more excited to be joining BONAPARTE. Not only do we have the same vision of both the industry and the creative process, but it already feels like we speak the same language in life. It is by far the most exciting production company out there and being on their roster is a true honour. This is a place where I want to grow even more as an artist and push boundaries in the long run, together as a team - and these guys can definitely push the right buttons to help us do so. Exciting times ahead.”