Since 1994 Franz has been working as director of photography for commercials and music-videos with some of the leading directors all over the world. Franz latest Christmas Apple Campaign “Sway” (Director: Sam Brown) won the Silver Lion for cinematography in Cannes and Gold Cyclope award for best cinematography, his latest music video “Voodoo in my Blood” (Director: Ringan Ledwidge) by Massive Attack won the Golden Frog at Camerimage Festival.