I’m a French director, editor, and multidisciplinary filmmaker with a strong passion for image-based storytelling. I grew up in Paris—surrounded by art, cinema, and culture—which shaped the way I see visual narratives and pushed me to pursue filmmaking early on. Today, I’m based in New York City, continuing to expand my craft across directing, editing, cinematography, and on-set production roles. I studied Writing and Directing at ESRA Paris, and later completed an exchange year in filmmaking and audio engineering at Stonestreet Studios in NYC. During those years, I threw myself into as many projects as possible, both as a filmmaker and a crew member. One of my most meaningful projects, Narcolepsy, was selected for the Short Film Corner at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and won multiple awards from the ESRA Professional Jury, including Best Film, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Sound. I also directed earlier narrative projects such as The Monkey’s Paw and Un Cas Vous Dites?, which helped me develop my visual language and confidence as a storyteller. Throughout my training and early career, I’ve also taken on a wide range of technical and production roles. I’ve worked as a 1st Assistant Camera, electrician, grip, DIT/media manager, and on-set photographer on various short films and independent productions in Paris and New York. These experiences taught me how a set truly functions, how to support a crew efficiently, and how to solve problems quickly while protecting the creative vision. In parallel, I’ve been writing as a film critic for Pelliculte, covering premieres, festivals, and new releases—including yearly coverage of the American Film Festival in Deauville. I’ve also gained experience in production offices, including my time at Bagan Films, where I handled script coverage, scheduling, budgeting support, and coordination with international partners. Whether I’m directing actors, shaping a story in the edit, lighting a scene, or supporting a production team, I thrive in environments where creativity meets precision. I love working under pressure, adapting quickly, and collaborating with people who share a passion for storytelling. My goal is to keep building meaningful, visually compelling work—both in the U.S. and in France—while continually expanding my skills on set and behind the camera.

Paul Turquois

I’m a French director, editor, and multidisciplinary filmmaker with a strong passion for image-based storytelling. I grew up in Paris—surrounded by art, cinema, and culture—which shaped the way I see visual narratives and pushed me to pursue filmmaking early on. Today, I’m based in New York City, continuing to expand my craft across directing, editing, cinematography, and on-set production roles. I studied Writing and Directing at ESRA Paris, and later completed an exchange year in filmmaking and audio engineering at Stonestreet Studios in NYC. During those years, I threw myself into as many projects as possible, both as a filmmaker and a crew member. One of my most meaningful projects, Narcolepsy, was selected for the Short Film Corner at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and won multiple awards from the ESRA Professional Jury, including Best Film, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Sound. I also directed earlier narrative projects such as The Monkey’s Paw and Un Cas Vous Dites?, which helped me develop my visual language and confidence as a storyteller. Throughout my training and early career, I’ve also taken on a wide range of technical and production roles. I’ve worked as a 1st Assistant Camera, electrician, grip, DIT/media manager, and on-set photographer on various short films and independent productions in Paris and New York. These experiences taught me how a set truly functions, how to support a crew efficiently, and how to solve problems quickly while protecting the creative vision. In parallel, I’ve been writing as a film critic for Pelliculte, covering premieres, festivals, and new releases—including yearly coverage of the American Film Festival in Deauville. I’ve also gained experience in production offices, including my time at Bagan Films, where I handled script coverage, scheduling, budgeting support, and coordination with international partners. Whether I’m directing actors, shaping a story in the edit, lighting a scene, or supporting a production team, I thrive in environments where creativity meets precision. I love working under pressure, adapting quickly, and collaborating with people who share a passion for storytelling. My goal is to keep building meaningful, visually compelling work—both in the U.S. and in France—while continually expanding my skills on set and behind the camera.

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I’m a French director, editor, and multidisciplinary filmmaker with a strong passion for image-based storytelling. I grew up in Paris—surrounded by art, cinema, and culture—which shaped the way I see visual narratives and pushed me to pursue filmmaking early on. Today, I’m based in New York City, continuing to expand my craft across directing, editing, cinematography, and on-set production roles.

I studied Writing and Directing at ESRA Paris, and later completed an exchange year in filmmaking and audio engineering at Stonestreet Studios in NYC. During those years, I threw myself into as many projects as possible, both as a filmmaker and a crew member. One of my most meaningful projects, Narcolepsy, was selected for the Short Film Corner at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and won multiple awards from the ESRA Professional Jury, including Best Film, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Sound. I also directed earlier narrative projects such as The Monkey’s Paw and Un Cas Vous Dites?, which helped me develop my visual language and confidence as a storyteller.

Throughout my training and early career, I’ve also taken on a wide range of technical and production roles. I’ve worked as a 1st Assistant Camera, electrician, grip, DIT/media manager, and on-set photographer on various short films and independent productions in Paris and New York. These experiences taught me how a set truly functions, how to support a crew efficiently, and how to solve problems quickly while protecting the creative vision.

In parallel, I’ve been writing as a film critic for Pelliculte, covering premieres, festivals, and new releases—including yearly coverage of the American Film Festival in Deauville. I’ve also gained experience in production offices, including my time at Bagan Films, where I handled script coverage, scheduling, budgeting support, and coordination with international partners.

Whether I’m directing actors, shaping a story in the edit, lighting a scene, or supporting a production team, I thrive in environments where creativity meets precision. I love working under pressure, adapting quickly, and collaborating with people who share a passion for storytelling. My goal is to keep building meaningful, visually compelling work—both in the U.S. and in France—while continually expanding my skills on set and behind the camera.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor in Chief at Pelliculture
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editor-in-chief covering new and old film releases; oversees graphics, editing, workflows and deliverables; attends premieres, events and festivals.
Writer / Director at Narcolepsy (Short Film)
May 1, 2025 - Present
16-minute writer/director; screened at Short Film Corner Cannes Film Festival; won Best Sound, Best Editing and Best Screenplay at the ESRA Professional Jury.
First Assistant Director at Un Truc de Grands
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
First Assistant Director for a 15-minute project; Paris 2024 and 2022.
Event Photographer at Motion Plus Design
January 1, 2025 - Present
Event photographer; schedules shoots and budgets; liaison with clients.
Editor-in-Chief at Pelliculture Film Critic
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editor-in-chief overseeing editorial direction, graphic arts, recording, editing, workflows and deliverables for YouTube and social media; collaborates with media projects such as Gamers Energy (approx. 100 members).
Producer / Content Creator at Gamer's Energy (E-Sport Structure)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Produced and coordinated content for e-sports initiatives; supported event coverage and cross-media collaboration.
Writer / Director at Narcolepsy
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Wrote and directed a 16-minute short; Narcolepsy was screened at the Short Film Corner, Cannes Film Festival (May 2025).
Editor/Graphic Deisgner at Gamers Energy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Editor in chief, managing graphic design, recording, editing, workflows, and content delivery for YouTube and social media platforms. Responsibilities included overseeing content creation for Gamers Energy, an esports organization comprising approximately 100 members.
SUUPR at Gamer Energy Esport Structure
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Produced and edited video content for esports events; coordinating shoots, editing, and scripting across multiple projects.
First Assistant Director at Un Truc de Grands
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
First assistant director on multiple shoots; coordinating schedules, actors, and crew in Paris.
Motion Designer / Event Designer at Motion Plus Design
January 1, 2025 - Present
Event photography/design; scheduling shoots, budgeting, and coordinating with production and film funding organizations.
Editor-in-Chief at Pelliculte Film Critic
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editorial covering new and old film releases; attends premieres and festivals; manages workflows, graphics, and social media deliverables.
Writer / Director at The Monkey's Paw
January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Wrote and directed the 17-minute short The Monkey's Paw; collaboration with Warner Bros.
On-Set Photographer at Hysteria
December 30, 2024 - December 29, 2025
15-minute on-set photographer for Hysteria; shot with French actors from La Comédie Française; awarded Best Photography at the ESRA Professional Jury.

Education

Bachelor in Film Making, Major Writing/Directing at ESRA - Paris, France
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Jacques Monod High School, Clamart, France
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet