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I’m Tao Covillault, a senior visual producer based in Switzerland, working as an independent photographer and solo video producer since 2012. Over the past four years, I’ve focused especially on demanding live event production—planning with clients, coordinating logistics, directing shoots, capturing interviews, and handling camera, gimbal, and aerial work including FPV.
I combine documentary storytelling with practical on-site audio and lighting skills, then take projects through post-production (editing, color, sound design, and delivery). Festivals and live concerts are at the center of my work, and I enjoy creating cohesive visual narratives that translate the energy of the moment—whether through films, photo albums, or promotional content for institutions and commercial clients.
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Language
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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English
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Work Experience
Event Video Production (filming, drone operation, editing) at World Ethic Forum
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Produced event video coverage including filming and drone operation, then edited and delivered content for internal publication.
Video Producer (internal publication) at ZHAW University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Solo production for 'Future of Food', delivered for internal client publication.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Shimshai & Aquario – Live Performance Video, Volkshaus, Zurich, Switzerland
October 4, 2023 - October 4, 2023Full video production handled independently capturing live performance.
Cameraman (Crew) at Sam Garrett – Live Concert Video, Volkshaus, Zurich, Switzerland
October 4, 2023 - October 4, 2023Camera operation for live concert production.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Raaji – Live Concert Video, Zurich, Switzerland
September 24, 2023 - September 24, 2023Full video production handled independently for live concert recording.
Cameraman (Crew) at Curawaka – Live Concert Video, Volkshaus, Zurich, Switzerland
September 21, 2023 - September 21, 2023Camera operation during live concert production.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Music For Life Festival – Aftermovie, Bubikon, Switzerland
September 1, 2023 - September 3, 2023Full video production handled independently for festival aftermovie creation.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Acronyx Festival – Aftermovie & Photo Album, Uslar, Germany
August 23, 2023 - August 27, 2023Full video and photo production handled independently, including filming and editing.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Acronia Festival – Aftermovie & Photo Album, Bad Sulza, Germany
August 13, 2023 - August 21, 2023Full video and photo production handled independently for a multi-day festival.
Cameraman (Crew) at Mike Love – Live Concert Video, Dynamo, Zurich, Switzerland
August 9, 2023 - August 9, 2023Filming live concert performance as part of a production team.
Cameraman (Crew) at Stars in Town Festival, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
August 4, 2023 - August 5, 2023Camera operation within a professional crew during a large-scale festival.
Cameraman at Uhuru Festival – Video Snippets, Solothurn, Switzerland
July 29, 2023 - August 3, 2023Filming short-form content across multiple performances and festival moments.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Steph Darpan – Live Performance Video, Stäfa, Switzerland
July 24, 2023 - July 24, 2023Full video production handled independently for a live performance.
Animator / Host at “Atelier du Futur” – Videography Workshop, Fiesch, Switzerland
July 10, 2023 - July 14, 2023Leading and facilitating a videography workshop, teaching filming and storytelling techniques.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Flowrena Fire Juggling – Promo Video, Wädenswil, Switzerland
July 6, 2023 - July 7, 2023Full video production handled independently, including filming and editing of performance content.
Photographer at Linking Drones, Winterthur, Switzerland
July 6, 2023 - July 6, 2023Photography for a tech-related project/event.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Chiarra Quinceañera – Event Video, Geneva, Switzerland
June 30, 2023 - June 30, 2023Full video production handled independently, covering event and post-production.
Videographer at Outdoor Selection Festival – Aftermovie, Effingen, Switzerland
June 9, 2023 - June 11, 2023Filming and production of festival aftermovie content.
Photographer at Afro-Pfingsten Festival, Winterthur, Switzerland
May 24, 2023 - May 29, 2023Photography coverage of a multi-day cultural festival.
Cameraman at RitualGym – Promo Video, Zurich, Switzerland
March 31, 2023 - March 31, 2023Camera operation for promotional video production.
Cameraman at TerraVibe – Event Video, Zurich, Switzerland
March 17, 2023 - March 17, 2023Filming event content and live interactions.
Chief Lighting Technician (Short Film) at Chat et Souris (Film production Lausanne)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Served as chief lighting technician on a short film, supporting the production through lighting setup and on-set execution.
Production of institutional/promotional video at Heritage CH NGO
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022End-to-end solo promotional video production, handling the full production pipeline from preparation and filming through editing and delivery.
Workshop Leader / Videography Instructor at Atelier du Futur
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Led videography workshops in Fiesch, covering practical production skills and event/documentary style filming workflows.
Cameraman at Music Video “Tic Tac”, Lausanne, Switzerland
October 27, 2021 - October 27, 2021Camera operation for a music video production within a crew environment.
Cameraman at Concert Hermanos Perdidos, Lausanne, Switzerland
August 28, 2021 - August 28, 2021Live concert video recording, capturing performance and audience atmosphere.
Cameraman at Wedding Myriam, Lausanne, Switzerland
August 27, 2021 - August 29, 2021Wedding video coverage, focusing on capturing key moments and event storytelling.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Promo Video – Om Yoga, Bern, Switzerland
May 3, 2021 - May 3, 2021Full video production handled independently, including concept development, directing, filming, audio recording, editing, and post-production.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Making of “Les Invisibles”, Lausanne, Switzerland
April 13, 2021 - April 30, 2021Behind-the-scenes video production for film.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Angeliczyrafa, Lausanne, Switzerland
March 28, 2021 - March 28, 2021Full video production handled independently, including concept development, directing, filming, audio recording, editing, and post-production.
Making-of Film Producer (Solo) at Les Invisibles (Film production Lausanne)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Produced the making-of film as a solo project, handling the end-to-end workflow from capture to final delivery.
Music Festival Video Producer / Camera Operator at Various festivals (e.g., Pachamama, Organic Dance Festival, Acronyx, Acronia, Music For Life)
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced solo aftermovies and photo albums for multiple festival editions; performed solo video production for several events; provided repeat festival coverage. Responsibilities typically include filming, interviews (when needed), lighting/audio setup, editing, and final publishing/delivery.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Fashion Video – Meldean, Lausanne, Switzerland
November 8, 2020 - November 8, 2020Full video production handled independently, including concept development, directing, filming, audio recording, editing, and post-production.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Promo Video – La Rboosteuz, Martigny, Switzerland
July 30, 2020 - July 30, 2020Full video production handled independently, including concept development, directing, filming, audio recording, editing, and post-production.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Video Clip – Raices Colgantes, Sevilla, Spain
June 22, 2020 - June 22, 2020Full video production handled independently, including concept development, directing, filming, audio recording, editing, and post-production.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Bellaphame, Porto, Portugal
November 20, 2019 - November 20, 2019Full production mini documentary (biopic) including filming and content creation.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Spirit Art Academy, Porto, Portugal
September 28, 2019 - October 10, 2019Video production for artistic and educational content.
Videographer (One Man Crew) at Wudang Tian Ma, Sahara Occidental, Morocco
December 28, 2018 - January 5, 2019Independent video production in remote conditions.
Independent Photographer and Videographer (documentary filmmaking) at Independent production
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Produced documentary films through solo production, combining filming, storytelling, editing, and sound work—e.g., a Tai Chi sword documentary shot in the Sahara Desert (2018) and a Daoist medicine documentary exploring natural healing approaches (2020).
Sport Photographer at Griffe Photo, Alpe d’Huez, France
May 30, 2017 - August 31, 2017Sports event photography in high-action environments.
Photographer at From Dust to Dust, Istres, France
July 17, 2016 - July 17, 2016Conceptual photography project.
Photographer at Facelook of Marseille, Marseille, France
July 14, 2016 - August 5, 2016Documentary-style portrait series focused on people and urban identity.
Photographer at Moraldo Sophrologue, Marseille, France
July 9, 2016 - July 9, 2016Portrait and promotional photography for a professional client.
Photographer at Social-Y-Media-Re-Evolution, Istres, France
June 30, 2016 - June 30, 2016Independent photography project exploring social media and identity.
Photographer at La Mangrove, Avignon, France
June 19, 2016 - June 19, 2016Photography for promotional and marketing purposes.
Photographer at Phoenix Photo Aqualand, Saint-Cyr, France
June 17, 2016 - June 27, 2016On-site photography for visitors in a commercial leisure environment.
Photographer at Indecostal, Marseille, France
June 17, 2016 - June 17, 2016Photography for events and community activities.
Photographer at Fabia Acento & Co Flamenco, Forcalquier, France
June 4, 2016 - June 4, 2016Photography coverage of live artistic performance.
Set Photographer at “La Cible” – Jin Costal Production, Marseille, France
September 6, 2015 - September 6, 2015On-set photography documenting scenes and behind-the-scenes moments during film production.
Entertainer & Photographer at Dancing Elephant, Koh Phangan, Thailand
December 24, 2014 - January 5, 2015Event entertainment combined with photography coverage in a nightlife environment.
Wedding Photographer at Queva Family, Perth, Australia
January 11, 2014 - January 11, 2014Wedding photography coverage focusing on candid moments and storytelling.
Photoreporter at SoonNight, Marseille, France
October 13, 2012 - June 7, 2013Event and nightlife photography for media publication and online platforms.
IT and Mobile Phone Technician / Salesperson at Internity
May 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013Technical and sales work involving IT and mobile phones, with direct customer contact.
Independent Photographer and Videographer at Independent (Switzerland and international assignments)
January 1, 2012 - PresentOwn-to-end solo workflow for photo/video: negotiation, planning, logistics, equipment, directing, filming, interviews, lighting, audio capture, editing, and publishing. Handles intensive festival and concert workloads independently. Produces documentary-style storytelling and manages both aerial (conventional drone + FPV) and on-the-ground camera/gimbal filming.
IT and Network Technician / Salesperson at Micro Concept
June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2012Computer and networking technical work with customer enquiries and sales.
Education
Vocational Certificate (BEP) – Electronic Sciences at Lycée Costebelle, Hyères-les-Palmiers, France
September 8, 2004 - May 15, 2006Foundations in electronics, including circuit analysis, electrical systems, and hands-on technical work.
Project Management in Communication & Marketing at IUT of Saint-Raphaël, France
September 8, 2008 - May 29, 2009Introduction to communication strategy, marketing fundamentals, and project management, with a focus on digital media and content production.
Vocational Baccalaureate – IT, Computing & Networks at Lycée Costebelle, Hyères-les-Palmiers, France
September 8, 2006 - May 28, 2008Technical training in computer systems, network setup and maintenance, combined with practical problem-solving and basic IT support.
DUT-level studies (Services et Réseaux de Communication) at IUT of Saint-Raphaël
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Baccalauréat professionnel (IT Computing and Networks) at Lycée Costebelle, Hyères
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008BEP Electronics at Lycée Costebelle, Hyères
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education
Independent work covering events, concerts, festivals, portraits, weddings, and artistic projects.
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