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February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

JONATHAN ISRAËL, ADC | PRODUCTION DESIGNER | Welcome

We’re excited to welcome the production designerJonathan Israël to the Operandi team. Born in 1979, Jonathan grew up in a theater community and initially pursued acting before discovering filmmaking. After his baccalauréat, he worked with production designer Guillaume Deviercy on short films. He then studied editing and gained experience as an assistant editor for Canal+ and TF1. At 21, Jonathan traveled to Dakar to help build schools in impoverished areas, where he met director Dany Kouyaté, who introduced him to Idrissa Ouedraogo. This connection led him to work as an assistant to a French cinematographer in Burkina Faso in 2001.......

February 11, 2025February 12, 2025

JEAN-MICHEL POULICHOT | CINEMATOGRAPHER | Gazoline

We are thrilled to announce that the short film Gazoline has been nominated at the 41st Festival du Cinema Europeen de Lille. The film’s evocative visuals were expertly captured by Jean-Michel Poulichot, the director of photography. Directed by Baptiste Charlier and produced by Picseyes and F Comme Film, Gazoline centers on Léon, a young man who works and lives in a junkyard. He finds peace in observing the annual migration of birds, a ritual that helps calm his inner struggles. However, one summer, the birds mysteriously vanish from the sky, threatening his fragile sense of balance. The film stars Théo......

February 10, 2025February 11, 2025

ALEXANDRA DE SAINT BLANQUAT | CINEMATOGRAPHER | Two People Exchanging Saliva

We are thrilled to announce that the short film Two People Exchanging Saliva has won the National Audience Award at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. The striking visuals shot by the cinematograper Alexandra De Saint Blanquat brings depth and richness to this compelling narrative. Directed by Alexandre Singh, Natalie Musteata, and produced by Misia Films, the film explores a repressive society where kissing is forbidden and payments are made with slaps. Angine, a compulsive shopper, becomes captivated by the naive salesgirl Malaise, and as their bond grows, a jealous colleague becomes suspicious. The film stars Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Luana......

February 7, 2025February 11, 2025

DUARTE DOMINGOS | CINEMATOGRAPHER | Portrait Of A Place: O Jogo Dos Pombos

Don't miss the release of the short documentary Portrait of a Place: O Jogo Dos Pombos! showcases the artistry of cinematographer Duarte Domingos, who masterfully captures a poignant story about life through his lens. Directed by George Daniell, the film follows pigeon fancier Senhor Jorge Cunha in Lisbon as he upholds the ancient tradition of training and racing pigeons while reflecting on the steadiness of his routine in a city that is ever-changing. @mgmtoperandi ...

February 6, 2025February 11, 2025

MATHÉ, ADC | PRODUCTION DESIGNER | En Fanfare

Congratulations to the team of En Fanfare for their numerous nominations! Mathé, ADC, was the production designer for the movie directed by Emmanuel Courcol. The film is nominated in the following categories: Best Film, Best Leading Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Male Revelation, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound, and Best Editing. The film was produced by Agat Films and Ex Nihilo. Starring Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin, and Sarah Suco.After being screened at Cannes Première in 2024, and at the 2024 edition of The American French Film Festival, the movie won the Audience Award at the 72nd San Sebastian International Film Festival, and at the Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur. En......

February 5, 2025February 11, 2025

TERESA HURTADO ESCOBAR | PRODUCTION DESIGNER | La Mer Au Loin

Don’t miss the release of the feature film La Mer Au Loin, out today in French cinemas. This movie showcases the creativity of production designer Teresa Hurtado Escobar, whose captivating sets bring the story vividly to life. Directed by Saïd Hamich and produced by Barney Production, the film tells the story of Nour, 27, who lives a carefree life in Marseille until meeting Serge, a cop, and his wife Noémie. Over the next decade, Nour experiences love and growth while holding onto his dreams. The film stars Omar Boulakirba, Grégoire Colin, Grégory Di Meglio, among others. @mgmtoperandi ...

February 4, 2025February 11, 2025

FRIDA MARZKOUK | CINEMATOGRAPHER | Bye Bye Tibériade

Bye Bye Tiberias is selected in the Best Documentary category. Frida Marzouk was the director of photography for this documentary directed by Lina Soualem and produced by Beall Productions. In 2024, the documentary won awards at the DOXA Documentary Film Festival Canada, the Dublin International Film Festival, and the BFI Festival. It was also nominated at several major festivals worldwide, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Chicago International Film Festival, both in 2023. @mgmtoperandi...

January 31, 2025February 3, 2025

PATRICK GHIRINGHELLI | CINEMATOGRAPHER | Making Of

We’re excited to announce that the film Making Of, featuring striking cinematography by Patrick Ghiringhelli, has been selected for the 2025 edition of My French Film Festival. Directed by Cédric Kahn and produced by Curiosa Films, the movie tells the story of Simon, a director making a film about workers fighting to save their factory. When two co-producers demand a happy ending, Simon refuses, leading to their withdrawal and a disrupted budget. The film stars Denis Podalydès, Jonathan Cohen, Stefan Crepon, Souheila Yacoub, and Emmanuelle Bercot. @mgmtoperandi...

January 30, 2025February 3, 2025

DANIEL NJO LOBÉ | VOICE ACTOR | Mars Express

We are thrilled to share that the animated film Mars Express, in which actor Daniel Njo Lobé voices Carlos Rivera, an android, has been selected for the 2025 edition of My French Film Festival. Directed by Jérémie Périn and produced by Everybody On Deck and Je Suis Bien Content, the story follows a robot who teams up with Aline Ruby, a determined private detective, in a race against time across Mars. Their mission: to find Jun Chow, a cybernetics student on the run, before mercenary assassins catch up with her.The film features the voices of Léa Drucker, Mathieu Amalric, and......

January 29, 2025February 3, 2025

EVA SEHET, AFC | CINEMATOGRAPHER | Un Monde Violent

Don't miss the release of the feature film Un Monde Violent in French cinemas today, with cinematographer Eva Sehet, AFC, who shot powerful visuals that convey intense emotion. Director Maxime Caperan brings the story to life, and the film is produced by Les Films du Clan. It follows two brothers who steal a truck full of smartphones in a desperate attempt to escape their lives. But when the driver is found dead, their plan unravels, setting off a violent chain of events. The film stars Félix Maritaud, Kacey Mottet Klein, Olivia Côte, and Bonnie Duvauchelle. @mgmtoperandi...

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