Hi, I’m Xavier Magot, a French filmmaker, journalist and producer with over twenty years of experience creating and directing TV reports, features and short films for RFI, France Bleu, ELLE, Arte and Technikart. I guide projects from concept to on-air delivery, blending investigative journalism with creative direction to tell compelling stories across cinema, TV and digital platforms. I’ve led teams on shoots, produced campaigns for brands and music labels, and collaborated with editors, directors and composers. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project.

Xavier Magot

Hi, I’m Xavier Magot, a French filmmaker, journalist and producer with over twenty years of experience creating and directing TV reports, features and short films for RFI, France Bleu, ELLE, Arte and Technikart. I guide projects from concept to on-air delivery, blending investigative journalism with creative direction to tell compelling stories across cinema, TV and digital platforms. I’ve led teams on shoots, produced campaigns for brands and music labels, and collaborated with editors, directors and composers. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project.

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Hi, I’m Xavier Magot, a French filmmaker, journalist and producer with over twenty years of experience creating and directing TV reports, features and short films for RFI, France Bleu, ELLE, Arte and Technikart. I guide projects from concept to on-air delivery, blending investigative journalism with creative direction to tell compelling stories across cinema, TV and digital platforms.

I’ve led teams on shoots, produced campaigns for brands and music labels, and collaborated with editors, directors and composers. I’m fluent in English and Spanish and bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Réalisateur at Tandem Films
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Long métrage ABRACADABRA
Rédacteur / Producteur at Excuse my French (Groupe Première Heure)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Content writer/producer
Producteur Exécutif at Excuse my French (groupe Première Heure)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Producteur exécutif sur des projets post-2022 et défilés pour le groupe.
Rédacteur / Producteur at Videopolis
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Writer/Producer
Producteur Exécutif at Excuse my French (groupe Première Heure)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Producteur exécutif pour captation des défilés et projets événementiels.
Producteur Executif at Technikart
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Executive producer
Journaliste / Chef de Rubrique Cinéma at Technikart
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
Cinema journalist and editor for the cinema section
Réalisateur at Onyx Films
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Moyen métrage CONTRESENS
Réalisateur at Delante Films
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Long métrage Je DÉTESTE LES ENFANTS DES AUTRES
Réalisateur at Haut et Court / France2 Cinéma
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Long métrage La Vie d’Artiste
Journaliste / Réalisateur at Arte (Tracks – Program33)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Contributed as journalist and director for Tracks on Arte
Réalisateur at PRESSE
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2026
Director across press/media projects
Producteur at Excuse my French (groupe Première Heure)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2022
Producteur des projets du groupe; coordination des productions et budgets pour publicités et défilés.
Réalisateur at Excuse my French (groupe Première Heure)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2022
Réalisateur et producteur; conception et réalisation de contenus, tournages et direction créative pour le groupe.
Journaliste Culture at ELLE (Hebdomadaire)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Culture journalist for weekly publication

Education

DEUG d'Études Cinématographiques at Université Bordeaux III
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Licence d'Études Cinématographiques at Université Bordeaux III
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
DUT de Journalisme at IUT Bordeaux III
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Maîtrise d'Études Cinématographiques at Université Bordeaux III
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
DEUG d'Études Cinématographiques at Université Bordeaux III
January 1, 2000 - July 6, 2026
Licence d'Études Cinématographiques at Université Bordeaux III
January 1, 2001 - July 6, 2026
DUT de Journalisme at IUT Bordeaux III
January 1, 2001 - July 6, 2026
Maîtrise d'Études Cinématographiques at Université Bordeaux III
January 1, 2002 - July 6, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education