A camera crew waiting for the sun rise Pic du Midi Observatory Pyrenees Mountains France

Laurent Azéma

"Before you say cut, wait 5 seconds." Win Wenders

4 must-sees… until I find new ones!

Handpicked projects with love… and a hint of shameless self-promotion.

In the space between shadow and light, emotion.

Portrait de Laurent Azéma with his Leica m4
Portrait de Laurent Azéma with his Leica m4

As a director, I strive to capture genuine moments where light and emotions meet. My experience in advertising taught me to sharpen my eye and master technique, a skill I continue to explore with curiosity and rigor.

Today, I focus primarily on fiction and documentary, areas where I can elevate the human experience and capture the truth in a gaze or a scene. On set, everything is about balance: between aesthetics and emotion, between technique and what lies beyond control. The camera becomes an essential partner, capable of guiding the gaze and revealing the invisible.

And sometimes, it’s in the unexpected that magic happens. I’ll leave you with the wise words of Wim Wenders: ‘Before you say cut, wait 5 seconds.’

No team, no Insta content.

The backstage of perfectly planned chaos.

Pause Repas Tournage Pub Réunion Richard Richardson prend la photo
Pause Repas Tournage Pub Réunion Richard Richardson prend la photo
Coconut tree above a commercial shooting Reunion Island France
Coconut tree above a commercial shooting Reunion Island France