Field worker with a passion for travel and hands-on production across France, Australia and beyond. Autonomous, versatile and resourceful, I bring practical problem-solving and a proactive mindset to every shoot, thriving in fast-paced international environments and collaborating with crews in remote locations.

Sylvain Grolleau

Field worker with a passion for travel and hands-on production across France, Australia and beyond. Autonomous, versatile and resourceful, I bring practical problem-solving and a proactive mindset to every shoot, thriving in fast-paced international environments and collaborating with crews in remote locations.

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Field worker with a passion for travel and hands-on production across France, Australia and beyond.

Autonomous, versatile and resourceful, I bring practical problem-solving and a proactive mindset to every shoot, thriving in fast-paced international environments and collaborating with crews in remote locations.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Video Producer, Cameraman, Fixer, Drone Pilot at Various production teams and foreign production companies
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Video producer and camera operator for international brands and broadcasters in Switzerland and Australia; served as fixer, line producer and location manager for multiple teams; produced promotional videos for CHUV, IMD, AVEON, and other clients.
Video Journalist, Cameraman, Production Assistant, Drone Pilot at Australia – collaboration with France Télévision
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Collaborated with foreign correspondent for France Télévision in Australia; produced over two dozen segments for Le Journal du 20h, Le Journal du 13h, and Télé matin; shot short, medium and long-format documentary segments and multi-camera coverage for festivals.
Director, Video Journalist, Cameraman, Producer at France
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2012
Director of photography for documentaries aired on France Télévision and Arte; directed short programs for CAP24; produced corporate videos for Coca-Cola, Chanel, and other clients; edited and delivered final videos.
Artist, Writer/Director, Producer at France
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2012
Supervised a collective of artists for 15 years; created immersive documentary installation Le BUS; co-founded Caravansérail, SARL; presented Le BUS d’Alternatif Nomade and related works at numerous venues in France and Europe.
Video Journalist, Cameraman, Production Assistant, Drone Pilot at France Télévisions (Australia) / ABC Australia / ARTE
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Produced over 20 segments for Le Journal du 20h, Le Journal du 13h and Télé Matin; collaborated with foreign correspondents; multi-camera shoots, on-set and remote coverage in Australia and France.
Director of Photography at Randall Wood – Storyland & ZED Production
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Directed and photographed a long-format documentary; international theatrical release and festival screenings for ABC Australia and ARTE.
Director of Photography at Fabienne Kanor project
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Cinematography for experimental film shown at festivals; collaboration with Musée d’Aquitaine, Fondation pour la mémoire de l’esclavage and Institut des Afriques.

Education

Master’s Degree in Film Studies at Université Paris VII
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor’s Degree in Film Studies at Université de Metz
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
DEUG in Culture & Communication at Université de Metz
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Master’s Degree in Film Studies at Université Paris VII
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997
Bachelor’s Degree in Film Studies at Université de Metz
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995
DEUG, Culture & Communication at Université de Metz
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

European Drone Pilot Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Autonomous Diver (FFESSM)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Driver's License (Manual)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
European Drone Pilot Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Driver's License (Manual)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Documentary Filmmaking Training (420 hours)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Education
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    Sylvain – Video Producer | Fixer | Problem Solver
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