Story-driven Filmmaker & Editor | Brand, Documentary & Social Content I craft cinematic, emotionally engaging videos that help brands and creators connect with their audiences. With 15 years of experience directing and editing international campaigns for clients like Decathlon and Snapchat, plus award-selected documentaries for TV and cinema, I combine creative direction, cinematography and post-production to deliver powerful visual storytelling, from concept to final cut. I handle all stages of post-production: cutting, color, sound, subtitles, and delivery in multiple formats (16:9 / 1:1 / 9:16). Remote-ready worldwide. Collaborative, reliable, and fast turnaround via Vimeo, Frame.io and Zoom. See my work: gabrielcourtyvillanua.com…

Gabriel Courty-Villanua

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Story-driven Filmmaker & Editor | Brand, Documentary & Social Content I craft cinematic, emotionally engaging videos that help brands and creators connect with their audiences. With 15 years of experience directing and editing international campaigns for clients like Decathlon and Snapchat, plus award-selected documentaries for TV and cinema, I combine creative direction, cinematography and post-production to deliver powerful visual storytelling, from concept to final cut. I handle all stages of post-production: cutting, color, sound, subtitles, and delivery in multiple formats (16:9 / 1:1 / 9:16). Remote-ready worldwide. Collaborative, reliable, and fast turnaround via Vimeo, Frame.io and Zoom. See my work: gabrielcourtyvillanua.com…

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Story-driven Filmmaker & Editor | Brand, Documentary & Social Content

I craft cinematic, emotionally engaging videos that help brands and creators connect with their audiences. With 15 years of experience directing and editing international campaigns for clients like Decathlon and Snapchat, plus award-selected documentaries for TV and cinema, I combine creative direction, cinematography and post-production to deliver powerful visual storytelling, from concept to final cut.
I handle all stages of post-production: cutting, color, sound, subtitles, and delivery in multiple formats (16:9 / 1:1 / 9:16).

Remote-ready worldwide. Collaborative, reliable, and fast turnaround via Vimeo, Frame.io and Zoom.

See my work: gabrielcourtyvillanua.com

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director & Editor at Kestu
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Directed and edited a 26’ documentary Trajectoire; production: Kestu; broadcast on France 3; Official Selection: Anglet Film Festival.
Director & Editor at Kestu
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Directed and edited a 22’ short film Drift; broadcast on France.
Director & Editor at Kestu
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed and edited the 52’ documentary Pôle Espoir; broadcast on France 3.
Director & Editor at Kestu
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed and edited The Dynamics of Waves, a 12’ documentary; Official Selection: Spot Festival.
Assistant Director at Drift - Short Film (22')
January 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
Assisted the director on the 22-minute short Drift, coordinating schedule and on-set operations, supporting actors and crew.
Assistant Director at Holly Siz - Clip musical
January 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
On-set assistant director for a music video by Holly Siz, collaborating with the director and production team.
Director of Photography at Les Yeux Qui Brillent - Court Métrage 21'
January 1, 2020 - October 30, 2025
Cinematography for the 21-minute short film Les Yeux Qui Brillent, collaborating with the director to craft visual storytelling.
Cinematographer at Paul Barrey - Clip musical
January 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025
Cinematography for a music video by Paul Barrey; collaborated with director and production to achieve visual narrative.
Assistant Director at Clément, Alexandre - Long Métrage
January 1, 2019 - October 30, 2025
Assistant director on a feature-length project; supported production and on-set coordination.

Education

Audiovisual Studies at Biarritz
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Training in Directing and Editing Techniques at CIFAP Paris
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Screenwriting Residency at Labdoc Mediterrants
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper PALECOAL - MUSIC VIDEO

    Artistic short film exploring a universal and unsettling theme: the blurred boundary between reality and imagination.
    It invites viewers to question what defines reality in an age where truth and perception are constantly being challenged.

    paper Rebels don't know age - TV Documentary - 52'

    A Franco-Belgian feature documentary broadcast on France Télévisions and RTBF, and officially selected at the Millenium Festival (Brussels) and Cinemed (Tunis).
    The film follows Nancy Van Derstraten, who fights Parkinson’s disease through boxing in Turkey — a powerful journey of resilience and hope.
    Trailer :

    paper DECATHLON - INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN - BFIT

    I directed and edited three international campaigns for Decathlon’s swimming brands.
    This film is one of them — showcasing the brand’s energy and connection to water.

    paper DIRECTOR AND EDITOR SHOWREEL

    Here is my non-commercial showreel.
    Instead of mixing dozens of projects, I chose to focus on what I love filming and editing the most — beautiful people and authentic moments.

    paper International Brand content - Decathlon

    Global campaign released across 10 countries for the launch of a new range of swimming goggles.

    paper Director & Editor - Brand Content - Le Coq Sportif

    National campaign for a sports brand, promoting the launch of their new jersey — a dynamic edit featuring the professional players of Aviron Bayonnais Rugby.