PROFILE

Mario Zozin is a commercial film director, creative director and multi-skilled filmmaker. He has been designing and realizing moving image campaigns for international and national brands and companies for 14 years. He has won numerous awards throughout his career because
his most important project is always the one he´s currently working on.

From August 2023 to December 2025 he became the Lead Creative Director for TVN Corporate Media – a production house in Cologne and Hannover. In this role, he was responsible for the creative direction of all moving image projects – from commercials and image films to social media content – and advised clients such as TUI, TÜV Nord and Techniker Krankenkasse on all matters relating to storytelling, conception and audiovisual brand communication. His tasks also included guiding the interdisciplinary creative team of over 20 colleagues and promoting creative exchange.

Whether as CD or director – his work always begins with the development of extraordinary and customized ideas based on a client briefing. Bringing these ideas to life with strong visuals and gripping storytelling is the core of his work and an insatiable passion.

In addition to his experience in directing and creative direction, Mario also contributes his skills as a video editor and photographer.

SELECTED CLIENTS

Netflix, Coca Cola, Tui, Toyota, Tüv Nord, Canon, Airport Hannover, Hyundai, O2, Techniker Krankenkasse, Mercedes Benz, Lufthansa, Sky, BBC, Deutsche Telekom, Anta, JP Morgan Chase, McDonald ́s, Galbusera, Procter & Gamble, Fernet Branca, Grana Padano, Turkish Airlines, UBS, Henkel, Quirion, Fineco

SELECTED AGENCIES

Wieden+Kennedy Portland, BBDO Berlin, Jung von Matt Elbe, Bates Chi & Partners Jakarta, MullenLowe China, RKCR Y&R, Saatchi Bangkok, Motor Kommunikation Berlin, Dentsu Singapore, Intertrend Los Angeles, Plantage Berlin, Ogilvy Mailand, Armando Testa Mailand, Grey United Mailand, Saatchi & Saatchi London, Kolle Rebbe, Heye, Grabarz & Partner

THINGS MARIO BURNS FOR

An ice cold Coke after a long bike ride. The band „Future Islands“. Coaching a youth basketball team. Potato Chips. Sports movies with an „Underdog-Plot“. Trying new dishes and recipes. Fifa on my Playstation. Espresso in all variations.

SELECTED AWARDS

World Media Festival 2025
Silver: Internal Communications – TÜV Nord

Queen Palm Festival 2020
Gold: The Man with the Hammer

Asian American Advertising Federation 2018
1st Place: Creative Campaign of the Year – Chase

The American Advertising Award 2017
2x Bronze: Chase Mastery Campaign

Saatchi & Saatchi New German Director´s Showcase 2011
Winner: One

CANNES LIONS 2010
2x Gold: Philharmonic Hamburg

YOUNG DIRECTOR AWARD 2010
Shortlist: Austrian Airlines – Fly Away

ADC EUROPE 2010, BARCELONA
European Student of the Year

ADC JUNIOR DAYS 2010
Student of the Year

YOUNG DIRECTOR AWARD 2009
1st Prize: Oleg – Life of a Weightlifter

VDW AWARD 2009
1st Prize: Oleg – Life of a Weightlifter

PORSCHE DAVID AWARD 2008
1st Prize: Adidas – Pure Performance

YOUNG DIRECTOR AWARD, CANNES 2008
2nd Prize: Adidas – Pure Performance

ADC JUNIOR DAYS 2008
Auszeichnung: Adidas Pure Performance

VDW AWARD 2008
Finalist: Adidas – Pure Performance