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Damien LAFON

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I’m a photographer, award-winning filmmaker, and committed author who has spent over 15 years documenting the relationships between cultures, biodiversity, and territories—especially across Southeast Asia.

About

I’m a photographer, award-winning filmmaker, and committed author who has spent over 15 years documenting the relationships between cultures, biodiversity, and territories—especially across Southeast Asia. As Editor-in-Chief of Terra Cultura, I develop field-based journalistic work that blends documentary photography, scientific media mediation, and respectful storytelling.

My projects connect media with action: I collaborate with media outlets, NGOs, and partners working on environmental, cultural, and transmission-related issues, while also leading editorial direction for an independent online magazine. Beyond publishing, I coordinate writing and content production across articles, podcasts, and documentary series, and I organize nature, travel, and culture expeditions that emphasize positive impact and solidarity through on-the-ground field experience.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • FrenchFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • IndonesianIntermediate
  • MalayIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 4 roles

Documentary directorJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Directed the documentary Under Pressure, exploring human and ecological vulnerability in the marine environment.

Editor-in-Chief · Terra Cultura MediaJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Editor-in-Chief for a media platform focused on culture, ecology, exploration, combining documentary photography, scientific media mediation, and respectful narratives; collaborating with media outlets, NGOs, and partners on environmental and cultural transmission issues.

Editor-in-Chief · Terra CulturaJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

Editorial leadership for Terra Cultura, including oversight of content creation and direction aligned with culture, ecology, and exploration themes.

President & Founder, Editorial Direction · Independent online magazine (culture, ecology, exploration)Jan 2002 – Jan 2007 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education

University degree in Marine Biology · LAROCHELLE UNIVERSITY2020 – 2021
Teacher in Adapted Physical Activities · Paris DEEPA2005 – 2007
High School Diploma · PARIS Environment Tropical Wildlife Geography Geopolitics2002 – 2003

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