I am a filmmaker and creative director with more than 25 years of experience across advertising, television, fiction, and branded content. I have directed films, series, commercials, television programs, and music videos, combining cinematic storytelling, strong artistic direction, and a clear sense of narrative.…

Jim Ben Soussan

I am a filmmaker and creative director with more than 25 years of experience across advertising, television, fiction, and branded content. I have directed films, series, commercials, television programs, and music videos, combining cinematic storytelling, strong artistic direction, and a clear sense of narrative.…

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I am a filmmaker and creative director with more than 25 years of experience across advertising, television, fiction, and branded content. I have directed films, series, commercials, television programs, and music videos, combining cinematic storytelling, strong artistic direction, and a clear sense of narrative.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director & Founder at Synaptik
September 7, 2026 - Present
Generative AI studio dedicated to film, advertising, branded content and hybrid productions. Direction and creative direction by Jim Ben Soussan. https://synaptikstudio.fr
Réalisateur IA générative
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creates films and advertising content generated with AI. Provides creative direction, develops innovative production workflows, and combines cinematic writing, artistic direction, and generative AI technologies.
Créateur de SODA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Created the event television series SODA, featuring Kev Adams and William Lebghil.
Créateur de SODA at SODA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Created the event television series SODA with Kev Adams and William Lebghil. Contributed to the creative development and production of the series.
Créateur de Les Carnets de Monsieur Manatane
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Created Les Carnets de Monsieur Manatane, a cult television series featuring Benoît Poelvoorde. Developed the series concept and contributed to its creative direction.
Réalisateur
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2005
Directed fiction projects, television series, and advertising films for Canal+, M6, OCS, and independent production companies.
Réalisateur at Canal+, M6, OCS et productions indépendantes
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2005
Directed fiction, television series, and advertising projects for Canal+, M6, OCS, and independent productions. Managed directing, staging, editing, and creative development across varied audiovisual formats.
Débuts en réalisation at Canal+
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Started in audiovisual production and directing, working on Les Guignols de l'Info, Le Zapping de Canal+, clips, television programs, and fiction projects.

Education

Licence de cinéma et audiovisuel at Paris I - Sorbonne
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Licence de cinéma et audiovisuel at Paris I - Sorbonne
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Licence Cinéma & Audiovisuel at Université Paris 1 – Sorbonne
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2026
Licence Cinéma & Audiovisuel at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2026

Qualifications

Licence de cinéma et audiovisuel
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Telecommunications, Other
    Truc de Fou — AI Advertising Campaign

    Two advertising films created for Truc de Fou. The campaign uses generative AI to develop distinctive visual worlds while keeping the product, comic timing and directing at the centre of each film.

    Role: Director and Creative Director
    Studio: Synaptik

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    FUCK IA — Generative AI Film

    A deliberately provocative generative AI film questioning our uneasy relationship with new image-making tools. Built around contrast, rhythm and a dry conceptual premise.

    Role: Director, Creative Director and Generative AI Filmmaker
    Studio: Synaptik

    Rencontres d’exception — Advertising Film

    An advertising film conceived and directed with generative AI. The project uses cinematic imagery and controlled visual development to create an elegant, emotionally driven brand universe.

    Role: Director, Creative Director and Generative AI Filmmaker
    Studio: Synaptik

    TAG Heuer AI — Spec Advertising Film

    A spec advertising film exploring luxury watch imagery through generative AI. The project combines precise art direction, cinematic framing and a strong sense of rhythm to build a premium visual identity.

    Role: Director, Creative Director and Generative AI Filmmaker
    Studio: Synaptik

    JIL — Generative AI Short Film

    A cinematic short film created with generative AI and developed as a directed piece rather than a technical demonstration. The project focuses on atmosphere, character, visual continuity and storytelling.

    Role: Director, Creative Director and Generative AI Filmmaker
    Studio: Synaptik

    Synaptik Reel — Generative AI Filmmaking

    A 60-second showreel presenting Synaptik’s approach to generative AI filmmaking: directing, visual development, rhythm, framing and storytelling remain at the centre of the process.

    Role: Director, Creative Director and Generative AI Filmmaker
    Studio: Synaptik