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I’m Pierre-Yves Borgeaud, a Lausanne-based filmmaker and videomaker with over two decades of experience in producing, writing, and directing documentary and artistic projects. I collaborate with major broadcasters like RTS Romande and Arte, handling everything from camera operation to editing and drone cinematography, and I’ve produced more than 100 artist portraits for the Fondation Vaudoise pour la culture.
Beyond filmmaking, I nurture interdisciplinary art through the Lux-dB association, create programs that blend music and visuals, and contribute as a journalist and musician. My career spans independent journalism, live performance, and cross-cultural collaborations, always aiming to tell compelling stories through images and sound.
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Work Experience
Filmmaker / Videomaker at Momentum Production
January 1, 1999 - PresentProduction, writing, and directing of films including camera operation, editing, Steadicam, and drone cinematography. Produced or co-produced numerous films in collaboration with major broadcasters and companies. Significant projects include documentaries, TV adaptations, and artist portraits.
Creative Director at Association LUX-dB
January 1, 1999 - PresentCreated interdisciplinary artistic projects blending music and imagery. Led participatory performance projects, live video and music projects, and interdisciplinary shows that combine multiple art forms.
Independent Journalist
December 31, 1999 - July 28, 2025Contributor to various newspapers and magazines in French-speaking Switzerland. Focused on cultural journalism including jazz, contemporary music, cinema, and new trends. Editor in charge of Television and New Media pages at L’Hebdo.
Drummer and Music Producer at Urgent Feel (Jazz Group)
December 31, 1995 - July 28, 2025Drummer, producer, and manager of the jazz group Urgent Feel. Performed concerts nationally and internationally, including major jazz festivals. Managed funding and production of albums.
Filmmaker / Videomaker at Momentum Production
January 1, 1999 - PresentResponsible for the production, writing, and directing of films including documentaries and fictional films. Tasks include camera operation, editing, Steadicam and drone cinematography. Produced numerous films in collaboration with major broadcasters such as Radio Télévision Suisse Romande, SF-DRS, and Arte, as well as with music and dance companies. Notable works include 'La Maladie du désir' (2024), the feature-length documentary 'Viramundo' with Gilberto Gil, and 'Return to Gorée' with Youssou N’Dour. The role has been ongoing since 1999, involving creative leadership and interdisciplinary audiovisual projects.
Co-founder / Creator at Association LUX-dB
January 1, 1999 - PresentDevelop and produce interdisciplinary artistic projects mainly blending music and imagery. Created performances, live video shows, and collaborative projects with musicians and artists, including the 'InPulse' participatory performance, choreographic films, and multimedia installations such as 'That Land'. Active involvement since 1999 combining artistic direction, production, and live performance integration.
Independent Journalist at Various Newspapers and Magazines
December 31, 1999 - August 8, 2025Contributed regularly as a cultural journalist covering jazz, contemporary music, cinema, and new trends. Worked for prominent French-speaking Swiss publications such as Le Matin, 24Heures, and L’Hebdo, responsible for Culture and Society sections, and editing Television and New Media pages. Registered with the FSJ Professional Registry from 1989 to 1999.
Drummer, Music Producer, and Manager at Jazz Group Urgent Feel
December 31, 1995 - August 8, 2025Performed as drummer, produced, and managed the jazz group Urgent Feel. Organized and executed numerous concerts in Switzerland and internationally, including major festivals such as Paléo Festival Nyon, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Willisau Jazz Festival. Successfully secured funding and produced three CD albums. Active from 1988 to 1995.
Producer, Director, Cinematographer at Momentum Production
January 1, 1999 - PresentProduction, writing, and directing of films; camera operator, editor, Steadicam and drone cinematography. Collaborated with RTS Romande, SF-DRS, Arte, and companies such as ECM, Universal, Louise Productions, and Dreampixies. Notable works include 2024 La Maladie du désir (development), 2023 Velvet (TV adaptation), 2022 Nos Utopies Communautaires, 2021 SCHL - 100 Years, 2021 Les Bosquets de Julie, and ongoing 'Portraits of Artists' series.
Independent Journalist at Various newspapers and magazines in French-speaking Switzerland
January 1, 1999 - September 9, 2025Regular contributor to Le Matin and 24Heures; cultural journalist (jazz, contemporary music, cinema, new trends) and editor for Culture and Society, Television and New Media pages at L’Hebdo.
Drummer and Music Producer at Urgent Feel
January 1, 1995 - September 9, 2025Drummer, producer, and manager of the jazz group Urgent Feel; performed numerous concerts at major festivals; secured funding and produced three CD albums.
Founding Member at Association Lux-dB
January 1, 1999 - PresentDedicated to creating interdisciplinary artistic projects, primarily blending music and imagery.
Batteur et Producteur Musical at Urgent Feel
January 1, 1995 - September 9, 2025Batteur, producteur et manager du groupe jazz Urgent Feel; concerts et tournées en Suisse et à l’étranger; recherche de fonds et promotion des albums.
Journaliste indépendant at Freelance – Suisse romande
January 1, 1999 - September 9, 2025Journaliste culturel pour Le Matin, 24 Heures et L’Hebdo; interviews d’artistes; couvertures Culture et Société et Télévision/Nouveaux médias.
Fondateur et Directeur at Momentum Production
January 1, 1999 - PresentProduction, écriture et réalisation de films; maîtrise caméras pro, steadicam et drones; prise de son, éclairage, montage, étalonnage et prémixage; collaboration avec RTS, SF-DRS, Arte et sociétés partenaires (ECM, Universal, Louise Productions, Dreampixies).
Président at Association Lux-dB
January 1, 1999 - PresentFondateur et président; création, recherche de fonds et gestion de projets artistiques interdisciplinaires mêlant musique et images.
Intervenant – Masters Cinéma at ECAL
January 1, 2010 - September 9, 2025Responsable de l’atelier de réalisation en improvisation; enseignement et supervision de projets de recherche Walking the Edit.
Création et animation du Ciné-club at Ciné-club de Chailly, Lausanne
January 1, 2017 - PresentCréation et animation du ciné-club local axé sur le documentaire et le cinéma indépendant.
Filmmaker / Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 1999 - PresentProduction, writing, and directing of films; camera operator, editor, Steadicam and drone cinematography; collaborations with RTS Romande, SF-DRS, Arte; partnerships with ECM (Munich), Universal (Paris), Louise Productions (Vevey), and Dreampixies (Vevey).
Director / Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 2023 - PresentVelvet – Television adaptation of Philippe Saire's choreography for RTS - From Stage to Screen.
Producer / Co-producer at Louise Productions, Momentum Production, RTS
January 1, 2022 - PresentNos Utopies Communautaires – Feature-length documentary, co-produced by Louise Productions, Momentum Production, and RTS.
Producer / Director at Momentum Production
January 1, 2021 - PresentSCHL - 100 Years – Film celebrating the centenary of the Lausanne Housing Cooperative.
Producer / Director at Momentum Production
January 1, 2021 - PresentLes Bosquets de Julie – Film on the transformation/renovation of the Burier nursing home.
Producer / Director at Momentum Production
January 1, 2012 - PresentPortraits of Artists – 99 portraits of artists awarded by the Fondation Vaudoise pour la culture.
Director / Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 2013 - PresentViramundo: A Musical Journey with Gilberto Gil – Feature-length documentary featuring Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil.
Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 2008 - PresentScience Suisse: Brigitte Studer – Episode of an SSR documentary series.
Director / Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 2007 - PresentReturn to Gorée – Feature-length international co-production documentary with Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour.
Director / Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 2004 - PresentFamily Music – Documentary featuring Austrian musicians Christian and Wolfgang Muthspiel.
Director / Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 2004 - PresentInterface – Fictional film with Philippe Saire Dance Company. Nominated for the Best swiss short film Award.
Director / Writer at Momentum Production
January 1, 2003 - PresentiXième: Journal of a Prisoner – Feature-length fiction film conceived with singer and poet Stéphane Blok. Winner of the Golden Leopard Video at the Locarno Festival. Nominated for the Best Swiss feature film Award.
Director / Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 2001 - PresentInland – Creative documentary with the Basel duo Stimmhorn.
Producer at Momentum Production
January 1, 1999 - PresentSwiss Jam – Documentary on Swiss musicians in New York.
Producer / Interdisciplinary Artist at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 2023 - PresentInPulse – Participatory performance project with Anne Rochat.
Producer / Creator at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 2018 - PresentLa Lutte Finale – Production and creation of an interdisciplinary show with Dominique Tille. Premiered at Théâtre du Jorat in September 2018.
Producer at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 2015 - PresentTombées de la dernière pluie – Film for a choreographic creation by the Béjart Ballet Lausanne.
Show Producer at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Pangea Ultima – Show by the interdisciplinary collective La Dernière Tangente, combining music, painting, dance, and video.
Live Video / Music Performer at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 2006 - PresentPremier Cri, Dernier Souffle – Live video and music performance with the Basel duo Stimmhorn.
Triptych Video Installation and Musical Performance at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012That Land – Triptych video installation and musical performance with Bernese composer Don Li.
Video Performances at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Projet Stade – Video performances with musicians Pierre Audétat, Christophe Calpini, and Erik Truffaz.
Live Video and Music Project at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004The Longest Journey – Live video and music project with Bernese collective Tonus Music / Orbital Garden.
Production and Creation of a Music and Live Video Show at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003My Body Electric – Production and creation of a music and live video show with Pierre Audétat.
Independent Journalist at Freelance
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1999Cultural journalist (jazz, contemporary music, cinema, new trends) for Le Matin and 24Heures; Culture and Society sections; editor in charge of Television and New Media pages at L’Hebdo.
Drummer / Music Producer at Urgent Feel
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1995Drummer, producer, and manager of the jazz group Urgent Feel. Performed at major festivals (Paléo, Montreux, Willisau); secured funding and produced three CD albums.
Course Participant at Focal
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Artificial Intelligence and Filmmaking – Focal course.
Filmmaker / Producer / Director at Momentum Production
January 1, 1999 - PresentProduction, writing, and directing of films; camera operator, editor, Steadicam and drone cinematography; collaborations with RTS Romande, SF-DRS, Arte, and companies such as ECM, Universal, Louise Productions, and Dreampixies.
Founder / Member at ASSOCIATION LUX-dB
January 1, 1999 - PresentDedicated to creating interdisciplinary artistic projects, primarily blending music and imagery. Notable works include cross-disciplinary shows and multimedia productions.
Independent Journalist at Independent Journalist
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1999Registered journalist with FSJ; regular contributor to Le Matin, 24 Heures, and L’Hebdo; cultural journalist covering jazz, contemporary music, cinema, and new trends; editor for Television and New Media pages at L’Hebdo.
Drummer and Music Producer at Urgent Feel
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1995Drummer, producer, and manager of the jazz group Urgent Feel; performed at major festivals and produced three CD albums.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of Lausanne
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990Certificate at New York University, SCE
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Certificate in film, video and broadcasting at New York University, SCE, New York
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Bachelor of Arts (French, History, Political Science) at University of Lausanne
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Certificate in Film, Video and Broadcasting at New York University, SCE, New York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Bachelor of Arts (French, History, Political Science); Thesis in Literature on Jazz in the Novel at University of Lausanne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990Master ès Lettres (Français, Histoire, Sciences politiques) at Université de Lausanne
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Certificate in Film, Video and Broadcasting at New York University, SCE
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Certificate in film, video and broadcasting at New York University, SCE, New York
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Bachelor of Arts in French, History, Political Science at University of Lausanne
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Certificate at New York University, SCE
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Bachelor of Arts at University of Lausanne
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Qualifications
Artificial Intelligence and Filmmaking – Focal course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Certificate in film, video and broadcasting
January 1, 1997 - August 8, 2025Artificial intelligence and filmmaking
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025Artificial Intelligence and Filmmaking – Focal course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Other
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