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Educated in London from 1961 to 1976. Attended French school "Lycee Francais de Londres - Charles de Gaulle" throughout. In 1976, settled in Paris for Higher Education. Graduated with Degree in Journalism and Degree in Sociology. Entered film industry in France as a third assistant director/runner before becoming second AD, then first assistant director, culminating this part of his career with feature films "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" directed by Philip Kaufman - produced by Saul Zaentz, and "Maladie d'Amour" directed by Jacques Deray. Began producing commercials in 1987 providing bilingual expertise to directors Patrice Leconte, David Bailey, Tony Scott, Marek Kanievska, Hugh Johnson, Barney Edwards (Cannes Gold Lion 1989 for Grant's), Andrew Gillman, Osbert Parker, Martin Brierly and Jean-Luc Voulfow for clients including Chanel, Grant's, Lesieur, Danone, Volkswagen & Ford Motors. Throughout the 90s, continued producing commercials for Air Mauritius, Peugeot, & Air France, short films and TV shorts. Founded and ran production company "Ma Maison" from 1997 to 2002. Founder in 2002 of Producers' Club "le cercle", still going strong. Affiliated to CNC French National Film Centre as a Feature Films Director & Producer. At present, develops and produces feature films and documentaries as Producer, sometimes also acting as line producer.
