I am Poutiaire Lionel Somé, a passionate Film Director and Producer based in Cologne, Germany, originally from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. With over 16 years of experience in cinematography, audio-video editing, and production management, I am deeply committed to creating compelling fictional and non-fictional content for cinema and television. My expertise extends through creative writing, directing, and audiovisual production management, allowing me to craft meaningful stories with high-quality visual and audio production. Over the years, I have worked with reputable organizations such as Across The Board Film Production, QVC Handel, PHOENIX, WDR, and ZDF/3SAT Kulturzeit, honing my skills in directing, producing, camera operating, and video editing. I have also contributed as an executive producer to various film projects spanning feature documentaries, experimental films, and short films, engaging with multicultural teams and diverse storytelling styles.

Poutiaire Lionel Somé

I am Poutiaire Lionel Somé, a passionate Film Director and Producer based in Cologne, Germany, originally from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. With over 16 years of experience in cinematography, audio-video editing, and production management, I am deeply committed to creating compelling fictional and non-fictional content for cinema and television. My expertise extends through creative writing, directing, and audiovisual production management, allowing me to craft meaningful stories with high-quality visual and audio production. Over the years, I have worked with reputable organizations such as Across The Board Film Production, QVC Handel, PHOENIX, WDR, and ZDF/3SAT Kulturzeit, honing my skills in directing, producing, camera operating, and video editing. I have also contributed as an executive producer to various film projects spanning feature documentaries, experimental films, and short films, engaging with multicultural teams and diverse storytelling styles.

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I am Poutiaire Lionel Somé, a passionate Film Director and Producer based in Cologne, Germany, originally from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. With over 16 years of experience in cinematography, audio-video editing, and production management, I am deeply committed to creating compelling fictional and non-fictional content for cinema and television. My expertise extends through creative writing, directing, and audiovisual production management, allowing me to craft meaningful stories with high-quality visual and audio production.

Over the years, I have worked with reputable organizations such as Across The Board Film Production, QVC Handel, PHOENIX, WDR, and ZDF/3SAT Kulturzeit, honing my skills in directing, producing, camera operating, and video editing. I have also contributed as an executive producer to various film projects spanning feature documentaries, experimental films, and short films, engaging with multicultural teams and diverse storytelling styles.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Director & Producer at Across The Board Film Production
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for conception, development, planning, and coordinating the production of fictional and non-fictional formats for cinema and television in Cologne.
International Sales pro at LANG AG
November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Scouting potential new markets, acquisition of new clients, and renting and sales of catalogue products based in Lindlar.
Video Producer at QVC Handel
March 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Conception, development, planning, and coordinating the production of promotional videos and ads for marketing campaigns in Düsseldorf.
Cutter & Editor at PHOENIX
December 31, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Audio and video editing for the newsroom and documentary department in Bonn.
Camera Assistant at WDR
November 1, 2017 - November 30, 2018
Setup of studio cameras for live TV shows and broadcast technician assistance in Cologne.
Video Reporter at ZDF / 3SAT Kulturzeit
October 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012
Research, redaction, production, and post-production of field video reports in Ouagadougou and Berlin.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services