DOCUMENTARY approach
For me, capturing stories and crafting meaning was at the heart of my documentary approach. Rooted in a deep sensitivity to storytelling and human connection, my work spanned project management, financing, and content creation, guiding projects from research to execution. Writing was always central to my process—shaping raw ideas into structured, evocative narratives. I believed in the power of storytelling to transform concepts into meaningful experiences, creating spaces where emotions, perspectives, and realities intertwined.
Over the years, I led a diverse range of projects, including:
Three documentaries, exploring compelling narratives with depth and authenticity:
Living Around Marguerite
Jour 866
Le Manège F
Four collective films with Wapikoni, collaborating with Indigenous communities to amplify their voices.
30 live broadcasts, managing real-time production to engage audiences.
Numerous web videos, leveraging digital platforms for broader impact (e.g., Vincent Moon)
Through these experiences, I refined my ability to translate abstract ideas into resonant, visually compelling narratives—bringing depth, poetry, and authenticity to every project.
Living Around Marguerite
In the house of my childhood, I filmed my grandmother, Marguerite, as she reached 100 years old, living with Alzheimer’s. Over three years, I captured the daily life she shared with my mother, Simone, who cared for her with dignity and devotion. This unique closeness allowed me to create an intimate and deeply honest film, revealing both the tenderness and tensions of their evolving relationship.
As Marguerite’s memories slowly faded, my camera bore witness to Simone’s resilience, her own vulnerabilities surfacing as she confronted the past. Through family archives and everyday moments, I followed her quiet pilgrimage—living to the rhythm of Marguerite—where even the smallest gestures held profound meaning.
Documentary film, French (VOF Vivre selon Marguerite) with English subtitles, 2016, 55 min
DAY 866
In making this film, my creative process was deeply rooted in proximity and research. I spent time with my subjects, immersing myself in their daily lives to capture their reality with authenticity and sensitivity. At the same time, I conducted extensive research on the experiences of asylum seekers to better understand the broader context surrounding their struggles.
In May 2008, Abdelkader Belaouni took refuge in a sanctuary to avoid deportation after 866 days in limbo. Rather than focusing on the legal aspects of his case, my film delves into the intimate reality of a man living in a state of perpetual uncertainty. Through my lens, I sought to convey the weight of waiting, the resilience required to endure, and the deeply human side of an issue often reduced to policies and headlines.
Documentary film, French (VOF), 2008, 10 min.
A different kind of report
In 2008, I produced a web report on Vincent Moon for Ça manque à ma culture, a cultural magazine on Télé-Québec. At the time, TV programs were just beginning to create content specifically for the web, and as a web reporter, I had complete freedom to choose my subjects and shape my approach.
Vincent Moon was redefining how music was filmed online, bringing a spontaneous, raw, and intimate style that felt completely new in 2009. Yet, even then, he was acutely aware of the dangers of overexposure and the self-centered nature of content on the web and social media. He refused to let me film him, pushing me to adapt my process. Instead, we spent an hour talking over coffee at Santropol in Montreal, where I filmed his hands as he spoke—capturing his gestures, his energy, and the rhythm of his thoughts without ever turning the camera to his face. This experience reinforced my belief that storytelling isn’t just about capturing images—it’s about presence, connection, and understanding the nuances of a subject beyond what the camera can see,
Web report, French (VOF), 2009, 5 min.
