Dear Hiring Manager, I am a freelance director, cinematographer and camera operator based in Paris with nearly ten years of experience, trained at EICAR Paris. I am reaching out to apply for the videographer position to support your agency's video production. Producing promotional and brand content video is at the core of my daily activity. I regularly collaborate with major media outlets such as Elle, Loopsider and Period, as well as brands including Burger King, Puma, Clarins, SNCF, Ouigo and Intersport, handling the full production chain from concept development and on-set shooting to editing, color grading, sound mixing and delivery of social media-ready formats. I am thoroughly familiar with the codes of each platform, Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and I consistently approach each project with both technical precision and creative input, contributing to the ideation process from the brief onwards. Being based in Paris, I have an intimate understanding of the city and regularly shoot across various locations and environments, from studio setups to outdoor locations, adapting quickly to each context. I am fully equipped with my own gear: two Sony FX3 cameras, a Ronin RS4, an Aputure lighting kit, DJI microphones and lavalier mics, allowing me to operate independently with no logistical constraints on your end. I have also been contributing to the development of a YouTube channel whose content, repurposed into short-form social media clips, has generated several million views, demonstrating a solid understanding of what drives engagement and audience retention. I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve for the full post-production workflow. You can view a selection of my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I would be happy to discuss the role further and share my showreel. Best regards, Théo GEFFRAY

Théo Geffray

Dear Hiring Manager, I am a freelance director, cinematographer and camera operator based in Paris with nearly ten years of experience, trained at EICAR Paris. I am reaching out to apply for the videographer position to support your agency's video production. Producing promotional and brand content video is at the core of my daily activity. I regularly collaborate with major media outlets such as Elle, Loopsider and Period, as well as brands including Burger King, Puma, Clarins, SNCF, Ouigo and Intersport, handling the full production chain from concept development and on-set shooting to editing, color grading, sound mixing and delivery of social media-ready formats. I am thoroughly familiar with the codes of each platform, Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and I consistently approach each project with both technical precision and creative input, contributing to the ideation process from the brief onwards. Being based in Paris, I have an intimate understanding of the city and regularly shoot across various locations and environments, from studio setups to outdoor locations, adapting quickly to each context. I am fully equipped with my own gear: two Sony FX3 cameras, a Ronin RS4, an Aputure lighting kit, DJI microphones and lavalier mics, allowing me to operate independently with no logistical constraints on your end. I have also been contributing to the development of a YouTube channel whose content, repurposed into short-form social media clips, has generated several million views, demonstrating a solid understanding of what drives engagement and audience retention. I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve for the full post-production workflow. You can view a selection of my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I would be happy to discuss the role further and share my showreel. Best regards, Théo GEFFRAY

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am a freelance director, cinematographer and camera operator based in Paris with nearly ten years of experience, trained at EICAR Paris. I am reaching out to apply for the videographer position to support your agency’s video production.

Producing promotional and brand content video is at the core of my daily activity. I regularly collaborate with major media outlets such as Elle, Loopsider and Period, as well as brands including Burger King, Puma, Clarins, SNCF, Ouigo and Intersport, handling the full production chain from concept development and on-set shooting to editing, color grading, sound mixing and delivery of social media-ready formats. I am thoroughly familiar with the codes of each platform, Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and I consistently approach each project with both technical precision and creative input, contributing to the ideation process from the brief onwards.
Being based in Paris, I have an intimate understanding of the city and regularly shoot across various locations and environments, from studio setups to outdoor locations, adapting quickly to each context. I am fully equipped with my own gear: two Sony FX3 cameras, a Ronin RS4, an Aputure lighting kit, DJI microphones and lavalier mics, allowing me to operate independently with no logistical constraints on your end.

I have also been contributing to the development of a YouTube channel whose content, repurposed into short-form social media clips, has generated several million views, demonstrating a solid understanding of what drives engagement and audience retention.
I am proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve for the full post-production workflow.

You can view a selection of my work here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I would be happy to discuss the role further and share my showreel.
Best regards,

Théo GEFFRAY

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Vidéaste Freelance at Welcome To The Jungle
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Cinematography and on-set production for freelance video projects and brand content, collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality visuals.
Réalisteur / Cadreur at Elle Magazine
September 1, 2022 - Present
Réalisation and cinematography on brand content for Elle Magazine; on-set direction and camera operation.
Réalisteur / Monteur d'émissions at BSmart | Agence Prod Media
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Réalisation et montage d’émissions "QG" et "Code Black Ops - Cold War".
Réalisteur / Cadreur at Chef Club
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Cadreur et réalisation pour du contenu vidéo de marque et programmes culinaires.
Réalisteur / Cadreur at Webedia
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Réalisation et montage pour Webedia; séries et contenus de marque (brand content).
Technicien Caméra et Optiques at Neo TV
September 1, 2022 - Present
Maintenance et configuration techniques de caméras et optiques pour projets TV.
Directeur Artistique
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Direction artistique sur projets variés de contenu et branding.
Réalisateur / Monteur at Arte
November 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Montage et direction dans le cadre de la série TV '18h30' pour Arte.

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Qualifications

Mention Très Bien
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services