Guillaume Bernar

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Journalist’s eye. Filmmaker’s craft.

About

Journalist’s eye. Filmmaker’s craft. Human stories that matter.

I’m a Paris-based filmmaker and videographer with a background in journalism and nearly 20 years of experience in visual storytelling. Before founding my own production company, I worked for many years as a grand reporter and cameraman, covering news, documentaries, and high-pressure field productions in France and abroad.

Today, I create premium corporate films, branded documentaries, interviews, recruitment videos, and testimonial-driven content for companies, institutions, and agencies. My strongest skills are storytelling, interviewing, directing non-professional speakers, and turning complex subjects into clear, engaging, human-centered films.

What differentiates me is not only my technical expertise, but also my editorial eye. I know how to quickly understand a client’s challenges, find the right narrative angle, and build a film that feels authentic, elegant, and useful. My journalistic background helps me ask the right questions, identify strong voices, and capture sincere moments on camera.

Clients often value my autonomy, reliability, and ability to manage a project from concept to final delivery. I’m especially experienced in corporate communication, employer branding, training, CSR topics, and institutional content.

If you are looking for a filmmaker who combines strong production value with real storytelling depth, I’d be glad to help.

Employment and project experience

Founder / Filmmaker 237 Films
2024 - Present

Director of Photography / Videographer for Siemens Mobility, IKEA, SPIE, Sanofi, TotalEnergies, and other corporate clients
2019 - Present

Grand Reporter Cameraman / Video Journalist BFMTV
2007 - 2019

Documentary Cameraman Ligne Rouge / BFMTV
2010 - 2019

Corporate and Institutional Filmmaker Freelance
2019 - Present

  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Consumer Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Government
  • Retail

Projects · 3

Produced social media video capsules for an IKEA pop-up store in one of Paris’s liveliest neighborhoods, designed to introduce a new collection. I was responsible for filming and editing, with deliverables tailored for both vertical and 16:9 formats.

  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Created an internal video series for TotalEnergies titled A Day With, following employees across different levels of the organization — from senior management to frontline staff — to capture a realistic portrait of their daily work. I handled directing, filming, and editing, using a documentary-style approach with handheld camera work, interviews, and b-roll to deliver engaging and human-centered stories.

  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

Produced and shot a promotional film for SPIE CityNetworks to highlight its photovoltaic carport solutions. I managed the entire project from start to finish, including coordinating contributors with the client, capturing both ground and aerial footage, editing, and color grading, with delivery in under one week.

  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director
  • Image Editor

Work experience· 4 roles

Freelance Videographer - Filmaker - DOP · TotalEnergie - Siemens - IKEA - SPIE - Carrefour - Orano - Veritas - many moreAug 2026 – Present · 4 mos

As a freelance filmmaker, I create corporate films, branded documentaries, interviews, and testimonial videos for companies, agencies, and institutions. I manage projects from concept to delivery, combining storytelling, directing, cinematography, and a strong editorial approach.

Owner and producer - Videographer - Filmaker - DOP · 237 filmsMar 2026 – Present · 9 mos

At 237 Films, my own company, I develop and produce premium corporate videos with a strong human and editorial dimension. I lead each project end to end, helping clients shape the message, direct contributors, and create films that are both polished and authentic.

Documentary Filmaker / DOP · BFM TV - Ligne Rouge ProgramJun 2014 – Jul 2019 · 5 yrs 2 mos

At Ligne Rouge, I worked on documentary productions with a strong focus on visual quality, storytelling, and in-depth reporting. I handled cinematography, multi-camera setups, sound and lighting, while contributing to the investigative and editorial approach of each film.

Video Journalist · BFM TVJul 2007 – Jul 2019 · 12 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master of Arts in Anthropology · Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS)2004 – 2007

I completed an MA specialising in Visual and Urban Anthropology.

Master of Arts in Video Journalism · ISCPA Paris2019 – 2005

I completed an MA specialising in Video Journalism

Certifications and awards

AI filmaker Workshop Gilles Guerraz2025

Participated in an AI filmmaking workshop focused on new creative workflows, emerging tools, and the future of audiovisual production. Explored how AI can support ideation, scripting, visual development, and production processes for filmmakers.

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