Portfolio

Films, editing, VFX and generative AI

A selection of projects representative of more than 25 years of practice: internationally awarded feature films, a presentation showreel, and early real-world applications of generative AI in production.

Projects

Selected work

Roads of Fear (2022)

Independent feature film, selected and awarded at numerous international festivals.

Role
Director, editor and post-production lead.
Challenge
Build a gripping pace from an independently budgeted shoot, without losing perceived quality.
Solution
Tight editing, careful color grading and immersive sound mixing to compensate for shooting constraints.
Result
49 international awards, theatrical releases in France and Poland, dubbed into 5 languages.
Formats delivered
Theatrical feature (DCP), dubbed versions, promotional cutdowns.

White City (in development)

Feature film co-produced with Crystal Lake Entertainment (Sean S. Cunningham).

Role
Director and project development.
Challenge
Reconcile an author's vision with the standards of an international co-production.
Solution
Script and art direction development in direct collaboration with the US producers.
Result
Project in active development, ongoing partnership with Crystal Lake Entertainment.
Formats delivered
Feature film (in development).

Showreel

Presentation reel gathering the best editing, VFX and generative AI work.

Role
Editing, color grading, sound design.
Challenge
Fit 25 years of different technical practices (film to AI) into a short, coherent format.
Solution
Tight selection, musical pacing and transitions designed to connect very different visual worlds.
Result
Presentation material used for professional outreach.
Formats delivered
Short format (2-3 min), hosted on Vimeo.
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Hybrid live-action/AI sequence

Experimental project blending live-action footage and AI generation (Runway, Sora, Kling).

Role
Direction, editing, AI integration.
Challenge
Achieve visual and motion consistency between real and generated footage.
Solution
Grading and compositing work to unify both sources.
Result
Proof of concept for a hybrid live-action/AI workflow applicable to brand projects.
Formats delivered
Short formats, social media.

Portfolio being expanded — more projects (award-winning shorts, brand films, memory films) will be added soon.

What they say about my work

Recommandation de Sean S. Cunningham pour Emmanuel Saez — ESA Visual Studio

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Every collaboration starts with a conversation. Describe your project — even in its early stages — and we'll work together to bring it to life. Feature film director, international distribution, 25+ years of experience.

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