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

Guillaume Bernar

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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

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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

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Videographer - Filmaker - DOP at TotalEnergie - Siemens - IKEA - SPIE - Carrefour - Orano - Veritas - many more
August 19, 2026 - Present
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 at 237 films
March 6, 2026 - Present
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 at BFM TV - Ligne Rouge Program
June 9, 2014 - July 10, 2019
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 at BFM TV
July 10, 2007 - July 10, 2019
At BFMTV, I worked as a grand reporter cameraman, covering breaking news, major events, and sensitive stories in France and abroad, including conflict and high-risk environments. This role required complete autonomy in the field, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to film quickly and effectively under intense pressure.

Education

Master of Arts in Anthropology at Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS)
October 3, 2004 - June 21, 2007
I completed an MA specialising in Visual and Urban Anthropology.
Master of Arts in Video Journalism at ISCPA Paris
October 23, 2019 - June 23, 2005
I completed an MA specialising in Video Journalism

Qualifications

AI filmaker Workshop Gilles Guerraz
October 12, 2025 - October 16, 2025
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.

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
    IKEA's social media

    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.

    TotalEnergie internal communication : "A day with"

    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.

    Spie Citynetwork movie about their photovoltaic solutions

    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.

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