21 years of experience in the field of communication. Starting as a film director whose work was presented as a world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, my company gradually merged into a communication agency as I worked for different government entities. This transformation led me back to go get a Master's in communication. My agency, BR!GHT, offers a wide variety of services and counsel for small, medium, and large organizations, specializing in bringing high-end video content and marketing strategies to businesses who couldn't access it before.…

Jean-François Lavallière

21 years of experience in the field of communication. Starting as a film director whose work was presented as a world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, my company gradually merged into a communication agency as I worked for different government entities. This transformation led me back to go get a Master's in communication. My agency, BR!GHT, offers a wide variety of services and counsel for small, medium, and large organizations, specializing in bringing high-end video content and marketing strategies to businesses who couldn't access it before.…

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21 years of experience in the field of communication. Starting as a film director whose work was presented as a world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, my company gradually merged into a communication agency as I worked for different government entities. This transformation led me back to go get a Master’s in communication. My agency, BR!GHT, offers a wide variety of services and counsel for small, medium, and large organizations, specializing in bringing high-end video content and marketing strategies to businesses who couldn’t access it before.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer at CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
February 1, 2018 - August 20, 2023
Videographer (external contractor) producing and editing video content; supported CIUSSS network with live broadcasting and post-production during the pandemic.
Director, Editor at Cogeco station network (Cogeco/NousTV)
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Directed and edited branding and visual identity projects; cross-disciplinary media production for the Cogeco network.
Director, Editor, Co-Producer, Screenwriter at I Don't Like (Web series)
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Directed, edited, co-produced and wrote for the web series I Don't Like; Montreal, QC.
Director, Editor, Cameraman at Micheline Lantôt – Pour l'amour de Dieu (Film)
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Directed and edited making-of and production content for the Quebec feature film Pour l'amour de Dieu; captured performances across dance, music, circus, theatre and festivals.
Director, Cameraman, Editor at Show Foutrément by Virginie Brunelle
February 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Directed, filmed and edited the show Foutrément; Montreal, QC.
Director, Editor at Stage video – Magician Vincent C
April 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Stage video production for a magician; filmed and edited performances.
Director, Editor at Stage video – 375th Anniversary of Trois-Rivières
March 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009
Stage video production for Trois-Rivières' 375th anniversary celebrations.
Director, Editor at Documentary work – 10000 Trees (Alex Wolfe)
November 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Directed and edited documentary content; field and post-production in New York and Montreal.
Director, Editor at Papier Pressé (Fiction short film)
June 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008
Directed and edited the short film Papier Pressé; Drummondville, QC.
Founder / Producer at JF Lavalliére Productions
January 1, 2003 - November 1, 2017
Produced reports and a variety of shows across multiple sectors; created making-of content for Quebec features; launched business before finishing high school.
Director, Editor at Agence BR!GHT
May 1, 2024 - Present
Video production, editing, and branding work for clients; brand identity and promotional content.
Videographer / Camera Operator at CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2023
Video photographer (external contractor) documenting health communications and public health initiatives; managed shoots and contributed to live/video production.
Director, Editor at Cogeco
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Created a new visual identity for the Cogeco station network; directed and edited promotional and branding content.
Director, Editor, Co-producer, Assistant Screenwriter at Web series I Don't Like
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Directed and edited the web series; co-produced and assisted with screenwriting and development.
Director, Camera Operator, Editor at Micheline Lanctôt – Pour l'amour de Dieu (Making-of)
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Directed, shot, and edited behind-the-scenes content for the feature film; contributed to documentary-style material and narrative framing.

Education

High School Diploma at Institut secondaire, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2000
Arts and Letters – Communications at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, Montreal, QC, Canada
September 1, 2000 - December 1, 2001
Maîtrise en Communication at Université du Québec à Montréal
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Qualifications

Prix Gemeaux (Gemini Award)
August 1, 2014 - September 14, 2014
Nominated for best web-series by the Canadian Academy

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level