PROFILE
Stephane Gibourdel is a French 1st Assistant Director who works in English, French and Spanish. His long-form credits connect French-language television, documentary work and feature films: La Poursuite du Vent with Nina Companeez, Locked Up Abroad with Kim Flitcroft, and Azaan with Prashant Chadha. He has also worked in production management on Imani Niger, directed by Eddie Edwards.
Returning commercial work is a strong thread in Stephane’s career, including KID campaigns with Bird Films across several years. His AD credits also span Toyota Urban Cruiser, TENA, N26, Le Chouffe, adidas and Louis Vuitton, alongside music videos for Becky Hill, Sigala and Vegedream. His production company experience includes Film Afrika, Moonlighting Films, Nomad Production House and Ola Films.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 1st AD credits across features, television and documentaries, with additional production management experience.
- Documentary work includes La Série Découvertes, Traque Sauvage and The Gentlemen of Bacongo.
- Recurring KID campaigns with Bird Films, including work with Tess Tambourlas, Alan Lawson and Pia Caverni.
- Commercial and music video work includes automotive, fashion, finance, retail and travel campaigns.
- French national; English, French and Spanish; Code 8 driving licence.
SELECTED DIRECTORS
Long Form
SELECTED PRODUCERS & PRODUCTION MANAGERS
Long Form
Commercials
SELECTED PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Long Form
Commercials
SELECTED MUSIC VIDEO ARTISTS
SELECTED COMMERCIAL CLIENTS
SELECTED ASSISTANT DIRECTING EXPERIENCE
La Poursuite du Vent
Film Afrika
1st Assistant Director
Director: Nina Companeez
Locked Up Abroad
Film Afrika
1st Assistant Director
Director: Kim Flitcroft
La Série Découvertes
Film Afrika
1st Assistant Director
Director: Marc Mopty
Traque Sauvage
Moonlighting Films
1st Assistant Director
Director: Daniel Serre
Thanks Dad
Made in Africa
1st Assistant Director
Director: Hein de Vos
Azaan
Kingdon Productions
1st Assistant Director
Director: Prashant Chadha
Cambio Tu Vida
Pistoleros Films
1st Assistant Director
Producer / PM: Don Lee Taicher
The Life of Daisy de Melker
Hintza Films
1st Assistant Director
Director: Annie Basson
Le Rainbow Warrior
Real Eyes
1st Assistant Director
Director: Ozzie von Richtofen
Imani Niger
Launch Factory
Production Manager
Director: Eddie Edwards
Toyota Urban Cruiser
First Pencil Productions
Assistant Director | Commercial
Production manager: Paul Harker
TENA
Nomad Production House
Assistant Director | Commercial
Producer: Damon MacDonald
N26
Artists & Legends
Assistant Director | Commercial
Production manager: Deborah Bacher
Le Chouffe
Orange Films
Assistant Director | Commercial
Production manager: Vanessa Alsop
Zenith Pilot
Fell & Company
Assistant Director | Commercial
Production manager: Rox Truther
Becky Hill
The Cavalry Creative
Assistant Director | Music Video
Production manager: Lolu Ncukana
KID 2021
Bird Films
Assistant Director | Commercial
Production manager: Tess Tambourlas
Bordeau Chesnel
First Productions
Assistant Director | Commercial
Producer: Melanie Bold