I am Michel , a seasoned live production and post-production professional with over 25 years of experience. I thrive under pressure in fast-paced broadcast environments and have a proven track record delivering high-quality live sports coverage, corporate shoots, and documentaries. I’m hands-on with the gear and skilled at turning creative ideas into compelling on-screen storytelling. I own and operate a wide range of equipment, from DSLRs to broadcast cameras and lighting rigs, photography and video included My work blends technical mastery with storytelling, and I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to life on screen. I’m fluent in French and English, and I’m based in the Netherlands, actively taking on new challenges globally.…

Michel Lazarciuc

I am Michel , a seasoned live production and post-production professional with over 25 years of experience. I thrive under pressure in fast-paced broadcast environments and have a proven track record delivering high-quality live sports coverage, corporate shoots, and documentaries. I’m hands-on with the gear and skilled at turning creative ideas into compelling on-screen storytelling. I own and operate a wide range of equipment, from DSLRs to broadcast cameras and lighting rigs, photography and video included My work blends technical mastery with storytelling, and I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to life on screen. I’m fluent in French and English, and I’m based in the Netherlands, actively taking on new challenges globally.…

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I am Michel , a seasoned live production and post-production professional with over 25 years of experience. I thrive under pressure in fast-paced broadcast environments and have a proven track record delivering high-quality live sports coverage, corporate shoots, and documentaries. I’m hands-on with the gear and skilled at turning creative ideas into compelling on-screen storytelling.

I own and operate a wide range of equipment, from DSLRs to broadcast cameras and lighting rigs, photography and video included

My work blends technical mastery with storytelling, and I’m always eager to bring fresh ideas to life on screen. I’m fluent in French and English, and I’m based in the Netherlands, actively taking on new challenges globally.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Danish
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Videographer at NSC congress – LEF
April 1, 2024 - Present
"Day in the Life" videographer; gimbal and filming with A7S3/FX6 at Breda (April 2024).
Day in the Life Videographer at LEF / NSC Congress – Breda
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
"Day in the Life" videography; gimbal work; filming with A7S3/FX6.
Cinematographer / Director of Photography at Netflix / Mediawan – Spy Ops (Documentary)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cinematography for Netflix/Mediawan documentary; Episode “Operation Pimlico” directed by I. Gendre.
Cinematographer / DOP at Netflix / Mediawan – Operation Pimlico
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cinematography for Netflix episode Operation Pimlico; directed by I. Gendre; 2023.
Cinematographer / D.O.P. at Documentary Production – Around the National Rugby Team of Denmark
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Documentary film production by P. Deschamps (2019).
Cinematographer at Around the National Rugby Team of Denmark
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Documentary film production; 2019.
D.O.P. / Live Video Director at Livejasmin TV
January 1, 2018 - Present
DOP for the launching of lifeinred.com (Los Angeles – Las Vegas) – 2018.
DOP / Cinematographer at Livejasmin TV
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
DOP for launching web TV lifeinred.com; live shoots across Los Angeles and Las Vegas (2018).
Cinematographer at Beyond the Tryline (XV) – Universal / Legacy Production
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Cinematography for sports documentary; Amazon / worldwide broadcasting.
Camera Operator at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris (E!)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Cinematographer / DOP at XV, Beyond the Tryline – Universal / Legacy Production
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Directed by P. Deschamps; Amazon worldwide broadcasting; 2016.
Cinematographer at Noma – My Perfect Storm
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Documentary production; Netflix, Amazon; Worldwide broadcasting.
Show-runner & TV Director at Samira TV (Algeria)
January 1, 2013 - Present
MasterChef, Biggest Loser and cooking shows (2013–present).
Free Lance Filming / Cameraman at PSG TV (Paris Saint-Germain) – Official Web TV
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Training sessions, interviews, BTS, prank cameras with players (2013–2018).
Show-runner and TV Director at Samira TV (Algeria)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Show-runner and director for reality/competition formats such as MasterChef, Biggest Loser, and cooking shows (2013–present).
Camera Operator at World Poker Tour
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Live TV Broadcasting Director (Video Producer) at Roland Garros - French Open Tennis
January 1, 2007 - Present
LIVE on ESPN, Eurosport International, France Télévisions, Tennis Channel; mixing on Vibox, 5 cameras; football coverage (Ligue 2, L1 Féminine); 40th Anniversary boxing match (Ali-Forman) with international broadcasting; live streaming for surf and kiteboarding events; corporate seminars for Essilor, Total, ADP, Société Générale, Bitcoin.
Live TV Broadcasting Director (Video Producer) at Roland Garros – French Open Tennis (Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - Present
LIVE coverage on ESPN, Eurosport International, France Télévisions, Tennis Channel; mixing on Vibox, 5 cameras. Also involved in football broadcasts (Ligue 2, L1 Feminine): Vibox Simply Live producing; 40th Anniversary Ali-Forman boxing match (2014) and other international boxing, with Eurosport and TV5 Monde. Includes Grass Valley mixer operations and multi-camera coordination.
Camera Operator at Runway Project (Bravo TV)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Cinematographer / DOP at The Kentucky Kid (MTV)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Cinematography for MTV project.
Cameraman at The Amazing Race (CBS)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Helicopter Wescam RF Technician at The Island (Film feature) – DreamWorks
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Onboard RF technician for helicopter camera systems (2005).
Editor Final Cut at Co + Høgh Prod – Denmark
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Editor for commercials (3G mobile network) using Final Cut.
Editor / Final Cut at Co + Høgh Prod – Denmark
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Editor for commercials; Final Cut Pro editing (2005).
Cameraman at The Bachelor (ABC)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Cameraman at DRTV – Danish National Television
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Cameraman for teasers and introductions for DR TV programs (2004).
Cameraman at 24H Le Mans (Speed Channel)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Camera Operator at America’s Next Top Model (MTV)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Camera Operator at Various major sports and events
January 1, 2000 - Present
Coverage for Champions League, Ligue 1, UEFA Youth League, Coupe de France, UEFA European Championship 2016 (France), Tour de France, 24h of Le Mans, GP Moto, Formula 1, Roland Garros, Surf World Championship stages; on-board filming on bikes, helicopters, boats; live action capture across numerous events.
Camera Operator at Various – Sport & Live Production
January 1, 2000 - Present
Sports filming across football (Champions League, Ligue 1, UEFA youth leagues), international national team games (TF1, Canal+, M6); Tour de France, Le Mans, GP Moto, Formula 1, Euro 2016; wide range of camera angles and on-location shooting.
Camera Operator / Live Streaming at Various Live Sports & Broadcasts
January 1, 2000 - Present
Football: Ligue 2, L1 Feminine; Surf: Lacanau Pro; Kitesurf World Championship PKRA; multiple large-scale sports and corporate events; multi-camera operation, OB vans, and live streaming.
RF Camera Technician & Onboard Camera Tech at AMP Visual TV
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
RF transmission systems; onboard and remote camera support; equipment setup and rigging; assist operators during shoots.
Helicopter Wescam Technician (Aerial Camera Systems) at Aerial Camera Systems France
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Operate Wescam aerial cameras from helicopter; RF transmission setup and reception; mountings and coordination with OB vans; support to camera operators.
Camera Assistant at Various TV/Film Productions
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Assisted camera operators; aerial filming (Wescam), RF camera tech; on-board camera mounting; cable rigging and OB van integration.

Education

BSc in Filming Techniques at Paris International Institute of Filming and Sound
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
BSc in Architecture at Architecture School of Paris UP4
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998
BSc. in Filming Techniques at Paris International Institute of Filming and Sound
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
BSc. in Architecture at Architecture School of Paris UP4
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Other

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