21 years as a director and editor, I’m a professional member of the Quebec’s Association of Directors (ARRQ). My first short film screened at the Cannes Festival and my first web series was nominated by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television at the Gemeaux Award. I since then holds voting membership for the Academy. Worked across multiple sectors throughout my career: fashion, television, advertising, comedy, gaming industry, tourism, health and education. Produced numerous television shows and a variety of content for different broadcasters. Co-produced and directed making-of documentaries for Quebec major feature film. Directed music videos and captured performances in dance, music, circus, theater, and various festivals. Contributed to stage video design and scriptwriting. Produced and directed series, animated films, documentary content, commercials, advertisements, and comedy, including projects for the École nationale de l'humour. I also served as videographer for the Montreal’s Regional Public Health during the pandemic. Gained extensive experience in special effects and live broadcasting. Demonstrates passion for continuous learning and discovery. Exhibits strong work ethic, conscientiousness, and a constant focus on efficiency and quality of the final product. My strength is delivering highly emotional content and truly exceed the clients expectation. All this experience led me to 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 facing a key turning point in their development and needs creative approach and cost effective solutions to sustain their growth.

Jean-François Lavallière

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21 years as a director and editor, I’m a professional member of the Quebec’s Association of Directors (ARRQ). My first short film screened at the Cannes Festival and my first web series was nominated by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television at the Gemeaux Award. I since then holds voting membership for the Academy. Worked across multiple sectors throughout my career: fashion, television, advertising, comedy, gaming industry, tourism, health and education. Produced numerous television shows and a variety of content for different broadcasters. Co-produced and directed making-of documentaries for Quebec major feature film. Directed music videos and captured performances in dance, music, circus, theater, and various festivals. Contributed to stage video design and scriptwriting. Produced and directed series, animated films, documentary content, commercials, advertisements, and comedy, including projects for the École nationale de l'humour. I also served as videographer for the Montreal’s Regional Public Health during the pandemic. Gained extensive experience in special effects and live broadcasting. Demonstrates passion for continuous learning and discovery. Exhibits strong work ethic, conscientiousness, and a constant focus on efficiency and quality of the final product. My strength is delivering highly emotional content and truly exceed the clients expectation. All this experience led me to 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 facing a key turning point in their development and needs creative approach and cost effective solutions to sustain their growth.

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21 years as a director and editor, I’m a professional member of the Quebec’s Association of Directors (ARRQ). My first short film screened at the Cannes Festival and my first web series was nominated by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television at the Gemeaux Award. I since then holds voting membership for the Academy. Worked across multiple sectors throughout my career: fashion, television, advertising, comedy, gaming industry, tourism, health and education. Produced numerous television shows and a variety of content for different broadcasters. Co-produced and directed making-of documentaries for Quebec major feature film. Directed music videos and captured performances in dance, music, circus, theater, and various festivals. Contributed to stage video design and scriptwriting. Produced and directed series, animated films, documentary content, commercials, advertisements, and comedy, including projects for the École nationale de l’humour. I also served as videographer for the Montreal’s Regional Public Health during the pandemic. Gained extensive experience in special effects and live broadcasting. Demonstrates passion for continuous learning and discovery. Exhibits strong work ethic, conscientiousness, and a constant focus on efficiency and quality of the final product. My strength is delivering highly emotional content and truly exceed the clients expectation.

All this experience led me to 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 facing a key turning point in their development and needs creative approach and cost effective solutions to sustain their growth.

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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)
April 29, 2011 - April 29, 2012
Directed, shot, and edited behind-the-scenes content for the feature film; contributed to documentary-style material and narrative framing.
Founder, director, videographer, editor at BR!GHT
May 3, 2024 - Present

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
    J'aime Pas

    WebSeries nominated for Best Comedy Webseries by the Academy Of Canadian Cinema & Television for a Prix Gémeaux in 2014.