I am Olivier Chatron, an experienced professional in audiovisual production and sound engineering with over 35 years of diversified expertise. My journey started in radio as an animator, director, and fiction creator, and expanded into video, TV, cinema, event sound creation, and sound design. I also specialize in training, pedagogy, and the conception of professional curricula related to audiovisual and sound disciplines. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about transmission of knowledge in sound and audiovisual fields, actively engaging in technical training, masterclasses, and workshops. I am also involved in cultural programming and have contributed to numerous festivals and professional events. I am bilingual in English with technical fluency, and I bring a strong dedication to continuous professional development and educational innovation.

Olivier Chat.

I am Olivier Chatron, an experienced professional in audiovisual production and sound engineering with over 35 years of diversified expertise. My journey started in radio as an animator, director, and fiction creator, and expanded into video, TV, cinema, event sound creation, and sound design. I also specialize in training, pedagogy, and the conception of professional curricula related to audiovisual and sound disciplines. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about transmission of knowledge in sound and audiovisual fields, actively engaging in technical training, masterclasses, and workshops. I am also involved in cultural programming and have contributed to numerous festivals and professional events. I am bilingual in English with technical fluency, and I bring a strong dedication to continuous professional development and educational innovation.

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I am Olivier Chatron, an experienced professional in audiovisual production and sound engineering with over 35 years of diversified expertise. My journey started in radio as an animator, director, and fiction creator, and expanded into video, TV, cinema, event sound creation, and sound design. I also specialize in training, pedagogy, and the conception of professional curricula related to audiovisual and sound disciplines.

Throughout my career, I have been passionate about transmission of knowledge in sound and audiovisual fields, actively engaging in technical training, masterclasses, and workshops. I am also involved in cultural programming and have contributed to numerous festivals and professional events. I am bilingual in English with technical fluency, and I bring a strong dedication to continuous professional development and educational innovation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Animateur, Directeur d'émission, Réalisateur de fictions at Radio
December 31, 1995 - July 24, 2025
Hosted, directed, and produced radio shows and fiction content.
Tournage et post-production, reportage, documentaire, fiction, plateau at Vidéo / TV
January 1, 2001 - Present
Handled shooting and post-production work for reports, documentaries, fiction films, and studio productions.
Aide à l'écriture, tournage, post-production audio (bruitage, post-synchro & doublage, montage son, mixage) at Cinéma
January 1, 1998 - Present
Supported writing, filming, and audio post-production including sound design, dubbing, editing, and mixing.
Créations sonores et sonorisation de spectacles, concerts et conférences, captations multi-caméra, théâtre, danse (Théâtre de la Ville), musiques acoustiques et électriques at Evénementiel
January 1, 2008 - Present
Created soundscapes and soundreinforcement for shows, concerts, conferences, theater, and dance events.
Formateur en technique et en réalisation, enseignant (BTS), intervenant (écoles de cinéma & universités, milieu carcéral), master classes et ateliers en festivals et salons professionnels, formateur de la formation professionnelle continue (technique, réa at Transmission des savoirs
January 1, 2002 - Present
Training and teaching audio and production techniques for various levels from professional continued education to cinema schools and universities.
Réalisateur et Animateur de diverses émissions radiophoniques (plateau, fictions, programmation musicale) at Île de France Fm
December 31, 2002 - July 24, 2025
Radio director and host, managing live shows, fiction, and music programming.
Animateur, Directeur d'émission, Réalisateur de fictions at Radio
January 1, 1995 - August 8, 2025
Worked in video/TV shooting and post-production including reportage, documentary, fiction, and studio operations from 1985 to 1995.
Aide à l’écriture, tournage, post-production au audio at Cinéma
January 1, 2001 - Present
Involved in script assistance, shooting, post-production sound work such as sound effects, post-synchronization, dubbing, editing, and mixing since 2001.
Créateur sonore et sonorisation de spectacles at Événementiel
January 1, 1998 - Present
Sound creation and sound design for shows, concerts, conferences, multi-camera captures, theater and dance including Théâtre de la Ville, acoustic and electric music since 1998.
Formateur technique et en réalisation, enseignant at Formation et transmission des savoirs
January 1, 2008 - Present
Trainer in technical and production fields, teaching BTS, cinema schools, universities, prison environments; conducting masterclasses and workshops at festivals and professional events; ongoing professional training in technique, realization, and dubbing since 2008.
Conception et écriture de cursus, président de jurys at Ingénierie pédagogique
January 1, 2002 - Present
Design and writing of curricula; jury president for VAE, diplomas, professional training titles; recruitment and animation of pedagogical teams; trainer training; development and implementation of e-learning and distance learning transmission since 2002.
Élaboration de programmes de films et spectacles at Programmation culturelle
January 1, 2010 - Present
Development of film and show programming, conferences and masterclasses; festival animation and team supervision; initiator of pedagogic approaches and creator of curricula including “Metteur en Son” and “P.E.C” since 2010.
Animateur, Directeur d'émission, Réalisateur de fictions at Radio
December 31, 1995 - August 11, 2025
Worked in video and TV from 1985 to 1995 involving shooting and post-production, reportage, documentary, fiction, and studio work.
Aide à l'écriture, tournage, post-production audio at Cinéma
January 1, 2001 - Present
Since 2001, involved in writing assistance, shooting, audio post-production including sound effects, post-synchronization, dubbing, sound montage, and mixing.
Créations sonores et sonorisation de spectacles at Evénementiel
January 1, 1998 - Present
From 1998 onwards, created sound designs and provided live sound for shows, concerts, conferences, multi-camera recordings, theater and dance performances, and acoustic and electric music events.
Formateur technique et en réalisation at Transmission des savoirs
January 1, 2008 - Present
Since 2008, trainer in technical and realization fields, teaching at BTS, cinema schools, universities, and correctional institutions; leads masterclasses and workshops at festivals and professional salons; also trainer of trainers for continuous professional development including Pro Tools, Reaper, Fairlight.
Conception et écriture de cursus, président de jurys at Ingénierie pédagogique
January 1, 2002 - Present
Since 2002, designing and writing curriculum, presiding over juries for VAE and professional diplomas, recruitment and animation of pedagogical teams, training of trainers, development and implementation of e-learning and distance learning.
Élaboration de programmes culturels at Programmation culturelle
January 1, 2010 - Present
Since 2010, developing film and show programs, conferences and masterclasses; festival animation and team management; initiator of pedagogical approaches and creator/depositor of curricula "Metteur en Son" and "P.E.C".
Animateur, Directeur d'émission, Réalisateur de fictions at Radio
December 31, 1995 - August 11, 2025
Worked in radio as an animator, program director, and fiction director from 1985 to 1995, producing content including reporting, documentaries, fiction, and live shows.
Aide à l'écriture, Tournage, Post-production audio at Cinéma
January 1, 2001 - Present
Since 2001, assisted in writing, shooting, and audio post-production including sound effects, post-synchronization and dubbing, sound editing, and mixing.
Créations sonores et sonorisation at Événementiel
January 1, 1998 - Present
From 1998, specialized in creation and sound design for shows, concerts, conferences, multi-camera captures, theater (including Théâtre de la Ville), dance, and both acoustic and electric music.
Formateur en technique et réalisation at Formation et transmission des savoirs
January 1, 2008 - Present
Since 2008, trainer in technical and production aspects teaching at BTS level, cinema schools, universities, and correctional institutions, conducting masterclasses, workshops, and professional continuous training including Pro Tools, Reaper, and Fairlight software.
Ingénierie pédagogique at Formation et ingénierie pédagogique
January 1, 2002 - Present
From 2002, involved in design and writing of curricula, president of juries (VAE, diplomas, professional training certifications), recruitment and management of pedagogical teams, trainer training, e-learning development, and distance learning implementation.
Programmation culturelle at Culture & Festival
January 1, 2010 - Present
Since 2010, responsible for developing film and show programs, conferences, masterclasses, festival animation, team management, and creation of pedagogical approaches including curricula "Metteur en Son" and "P.E.C".
Animator, Program Director, Fiction Director at Radio
December 31, 1995 - August 11, 2025
Worked from 1985 to 1995 in radio as an animator, director of programs and fiction productions, managing recordings, post-production, reportage, documentaries, fictions, and studio work.
Audio and Post-Production Technician at Cinema
January 1, 2001 - Present
Since 2001, supported cinema productions with writing assistance, filming, and audio post-production including foley, post-synchronization, dubbing, sound editing, and mixing.
Sound Creator and Technician at Event Sector
January 1, 1998 - Present
From 1998 onwards, created sound and sound design for shows, concerts, conferences, including multi-camera capture, theater plays, dance performances, acoustic and electric music, notably working with Théâtre de la Ville.
Trainer, Audiovisual Technician and Director at Various Educational Institutions
January 1, 2008 - Present
Since 2008, active as a trainer in technical audiovisual skills and directing, teaching at BTS, cinema schools, universities, and penitentiaries. Conducted masterclasses and professional workshops at festivals and salons, also training trainers in continuous professional education covering technical, directing, and dubbing skills. Trainer for Pro Tools, Reaper, Fairlight software.
Pedagogical Engineer
January 1, 2002 - Present
Since 2002, engaged in curriculum design and development, jury president for diplomas and professional certifications, recruitment and leadership of pedagogical teams, training trainers, and implementing e-learning and distance learning programs.
Cultural Programmer
January 1, 2010 - Present
From 2010, developed film and show programs, organized conferences and masterclasses, animated festivals, managed teams, and created pedagogical initiatives including curricula 'Metteur en Son' and 'P.E.C'.

Education

Licence at Créar audiovisuel, INFA
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Maîtrise at Créar audiovisuel, INFA
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
BAC at IUFM de communication
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Licence (mention) et maîtrise de communication et d'action publique at IUFM de communication
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Licence (mention) de communication et d'action publique at IUFM de communication
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Maîtrise de communication et d'action publique at IUFM de communication
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Licence and Maîtrise of Communication and Public Action at INFA, IUFM de Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
INF at IUFM de communication
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Licence (mention) and Maîtrise of communication and public action at IUFM de communication
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Qualifications

Formateur Protools
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Sound designer Formateur et enseignant son
January 1, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Bachelor International
January 1, 2019 - July 24, 2025
Formation professionnelle continue (FPC)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
CFA initial (INFA Pro)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Formation logiciel, écriture sonore et mixage (Protools I,II,III,IV)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Techniques et méthodes de production sonore (La Chaîne Sonore)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Pour journalistes, présentateurs, musiciens, comédiens, conférenciers (Mon ami le microphone)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Metteur en Son® MS en 2 ans post-bac
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Sound Master® 1 an post-MS Spécialisation d'ingénierie sonore
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Préparation aux écoles de cinéma (PEC)® PEC en 2 ans post-bac
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
PEC Express® 3 semaines
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
BAC
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
BAFA
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Brevet de secouriste
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Permis A & B
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Baccalauréat
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
BAFA (Brevet d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Animateur)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Brevet de secouriste
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Permis A & B
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
BAC
January 1, 1989 - August 11, 2025
BAFA
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Brevet de Secouriste
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Permis A & B (Driving License)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Bac
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
BAFA
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Brevet secouriste
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Permis A & B
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other