I’m a French JRI, director and drone operator with over twenty years of experience across TV channels and production houses. I love storytelling, capturing dynamic footage, and delivering polished reports that engage audiences. I’m comfortable on fast-paced sets, collaborating with crews, and adapting quickly to new formats and constraints. I thrive in team-driven environments and bring strong language skills, a keen eye for composition, and a hands-on approach to both shooting and post-production. Always eager to take on new documentary challenges and bring ideas to screen with clarity and impact.

Maxime de La Houplière

I’m a French JRI, director and drone operator with over twenty years of experience across TV channels and production houses. I love storytelling, capturing dynamic footage, and delivering polished reports that engage audiences. I’m comfortable on fast-paced sets, collaborating with crews, and adapting quickly to new formats and constraints. I thrive in team-driven environments and bring strong language skills, a keen eye for composition, and a hands-on approach to both shooting and post-production. Always eager to take on new documentary challenges and bring ideas to screen with clarity and impact.

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I’m a French JRI, director and drone operator with over twenty years of experience across TV channels and production houses. I love storytelling, capturing dynamic footage, and delivering polished reports that engage audiences. I’m comfortable on fast-paced sets, collaborating with crews, and adapting quickly to new formats and constraints.

I thrive in team-driven environments and bring strong language skills, a keen eye for composition, and a hands-on approach to both shooting and post-production. Always eager to take on new documentary challenges and bring ideas to screen with clarity and impact.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

JRI at CL Press
January 1, 2026 - Present
Journalist reporter d’images (JRI) for news and documentary packages.
JRI at LCI, TF1
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
JRI for national channels, field reports and live coverage.
JRI at TV Presse (Envoyé Spécial)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Field reporting for Envoyé Spécial on TV Presse.
JRI at CNEWS, M6
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Journalist reporter d’images for national channels; gathering reports and interviews.
JRI at ATV Guyane
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
JRI on tropical and regional coverage; creative field shoots.
JRI at L’Equipe TV, Infosport
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Sports coverage and on-site reporting for L’Equipe TV and Infosport.
JRI at France Télévision
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015
JRI across multiple networks; field reporting and documentary segments.
JRI at Télé Lyon Métropole
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
JRI for regional programming and local news.
JRI at Télé Lyon Métropole
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Coverage for regional news and events.
Chef OPV at Studio 89
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Chef opérateur de prises de vues sur divers formats (Un Dîner Presque Parfait, Mariés Au Premier Regard, Le Château De Mes Rêves, La Piscine De Mes Rêves).
Réalisateur at Carron Prod
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Réalisation d’un documentaire 90’ (Enquête).
Réalisateur at Nova Prod
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Réalisation d’Enquête d’Action.
Réalisateur at TV Presse
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Réalisation (100 Jours Avec, Enquête d’Action).
Réalisateur at K artagen/2P2L
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Réalisation (Enquête d’Action).
Réalisateur at 909 Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Réalisation (Enquête d’Action).
Réalisateur at Impala Prod
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Réalisation (90’ Enquête, Enquête d’Action, Un Jour Un Doc).
Réalisateur at Terminal 9 Studios
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Réalisation (Enquête Sous Haute Tension).
Réalisateur at Carson Prod
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Réalisation (Urgences).
Réalisateur at Matchpoint Productions
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Réalisation (Strip Tease, Enquête Exclusive, 90’Enquête).

Education

Bac+4 Responsable de Communication at INSEEC
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026

Qualifications

DUT Techniques de Commercialisation
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Bac ES
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment