I am Emmanuel Saada, filmmaker, director and editor. Over the past two decades I have directed and edited a wide range of projects including independent feature films, corporate and luxury productions, music videos, television programs and documentaries. I have worked in both small ensembles and larger, Hollywood-style teams, shooting on film (16mm and 35mm) as well as digital formats (Alexa, Red, F55, etc.). My feature LES ÉLÉPHANTS (released February 19, 2014) was written, directed, produced, shot and edited by me, and it was recognized with AFCAE's Art & Essay label and selected for Palm Springs International Film Festival 2013. I also develop corporate content (notably Women’s Viewpoint for Safran) and documentary/television projects, always aiming to blend strong storytelling with a clear visual identity and effective team collaboration.

Emmanuel Saada

I am Emmanuel Saada, filmmaker, director and editor. Over the past two decades I have directed and edited a wide range of projects including independent feature films, corporate and luxury productions, music videos, television programs and documentaries. I have worked in both small ensembles and larger, Hollywood-style teams, shooting on film (16mm and 35mm) as well as digital formats (Alexa, Red, F55, etc.). My feature LES ÉLÉPHANTS (released February 19, 2014) was written, directed, produced, shot and edited by me, and it was recognized with AFCAE's Art & Essay label and selected for Palm Springs International Film Festival 2013. I also develop corporate content (notably Women’s Viewpoint for Safran) and documentary/television projects, always aiming to blend strong storytelling with a clear visual identity and effective team collaboration.

Available to hire

I am Emmanuel Saada, filmmaker, director and editor. Over the past two decades I have directed and edited a wide range of projects including independent feature films, corporate and luxury productions, music videos, television programs and documentaries. I have worked in both small ensembles and larger, Hollywood-style teams, shooting on film (16mm and 35mm) as well as digital formats (Alexa, Red, F55, etc.).

My feature LES ÉLÉPHANTS (released February 19, 2014) was written, directed, produced, shot and edited by me, and it was recognized with AFCAE’s Art & Essay label and selected for Palm Springs International Film Festival 2013. I also develop corporate content (notably Women’s Viewpoint for Safran) and documentary/television projects, always aiming to blend strong storytelling with a clear visual identity and effective team collaboration.

See more

Language

French
Fluent

Work Experience

Réalisation, Scénarisation et Montage – Le long métrage LES ÉLÉPHANTS at La Vingt-Cinquième Heure
February 19, 2014 - February 19, 2014
Réalisation, scénario, production, image et montage du premier long-métrage indépendant, sélectionné au Palm Springs International Film Festival 2013 et recevant le label Art & Essai de l’AFCAE.
Réalisation et production – Films corporate et institutionnels at 2425 Production / Dacor Production / Tulipes & Cie / Bridges
January 1, 2002 - Present
Réalisation, direction de projet et montage de films corporate et institutionnels pour des sociétés de la mode, du luxe et de l’industrie aéronautique, incluant des projets tels que Women’s Viewpoint (Safran).
Réalisation, entretiens et montage – Documentaire Le grand Michel (LGM) at Panorama Films
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Réalisation et montage d’un documentaire sur Michel Legrand, avec sessions backstage et trois soirées spéciales à la Salle Pleyel (HD 52’).
Réalisation / Production – Émission TV Les chéris d’Anne au Murano at P Vaillant Organisation (PVO)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Réalisation et production d’une émission de divertissement diffusée sur NRJ12, NRJ Paris et TV5, 44x52’.
Écriture et réalisation – Court métrage La balade d’Alice at La Terre Tourne / Same Player
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Écriture et réalisation d’un court métrage en HD (12’30).
Écriture, réalisation, image et montage – Moyen métrage Soleils divers at Les Films du Requin
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Écriture, réalisation, image et montage d’un moyen métrage en Super 8 (46’), sélectionné à Locarno, Le Caire, New York et Rome; Prix SCMF pour la meilleure musique de film.
Réalisation et montage – Music Video at AmaganSet/La Pac - Opposite design
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Réalisation de clips pour Universal, Sony, Polygram et Virgin, notamment Simarik de Tarkan.
Court métrage – En attendant bébé at Les Films de l’Orange Bleue
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Écriture, production et réalisation (35mm, 12’30).
Court métrage – Trou de balle at Les Films de l’Orange Bleue
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Écriture, production et réalisation (16mm, 5’).
Auto-Promo Canal+ – service des bandes-annonces at Canal+
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Réalisation d’une centaine de teasers et bandes-annonces (1999-2003), y compris teasers pour The Blair Witch Project, La Nuit des Oscars, La Momie, etc.

Education

DEUG Cinéma at Université Paul Valery Montpellier
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Prix SCMF – Meilleur musique de film
January 1, 2003 - May 4, 2026
Label Art & Essay – AFCAE (Les Éléphants)
January 1, 2013 - May 4, 2026
Prix du meilleur film institutionnel – Festival du Film Aéronautique
January 1, 2013 - May 4, 2026
Meilleure réalisation – Films & Company
January 1, 2015 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment