Christian FIENGA
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Seasoned French documentary filmmaker and storyteller with 25+ years of experience leading international projects across Europe, South America, and the Middle East. Well-versed in capturing compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Proven track record collaborating with renowned organizations such as UNESCO, BBC, ARTE, ZDF, AFP, and France Télévisions, delivering high-impact content in culturally sensitive and dynamic environments.
As a filmmaker with extensive international experience, I am eager to contribute to projects that highlight the significance of Saudi Arabia’s heritage on a global stage, while also emphasizing the rich ecosystems and wildlife that are integral to the kingdom’s identity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5947
5947
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director/Dagpo's Living Legacy Traditions /Tibet
Dagpo Educationnal Fund / ARTE Post prod. France
Manali (Himachal Pradesh), India
2024.06 - 2024.07
Filmmaker news - Frelance
Agence France Presse -AFP
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.05 - 2024.06
DOP / Le roman de Lula
LCP - La chaîne parlementaire - France
Rio de Janeiro / Curitiba / Sao Paulo, Brasil
2022.09 - 2023.01
- Plunge into the heart of the Brazilian presidential election
Executive producer & Film director
French Vision UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2021.01 - 2022.08
Director / A Tibetan monastery in India
France Télévisions
Manali (Himachal Pradesh), India
2020.07 - 2021.01
Cameraman / Corporate films
Film Equip Dubai
Dubai, UAE
2019.01 - 2020.01
Cameraman Founder's Memorial
DCT - Film Equip Dubai
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2018.01 - 2018.04
Director / Homeopathy, a new path
APMH Association
Paris / Mumbay, France / India
2016.01 - 2017.07
- A 52-minute documentary devoted to the alternative medicine in Europe
DOP / Voyage pour soi
Camera One / Ushuaia TV - France
Amazon forest, Brazil
2016.12 - 2017.01
- A 52-minute documentary plunge into the heart of the Brazilian Amazon Forest with the Yawanawá tribe
Director / La Renaissance Du Baroque
La chaîne Histoire - France
Paris / Brussels, France / Belgium
2016.09 - 2017.03
- The artistic legacy of King Louis the Fourteenth
TV expert and course instructor
Université France Télévisions
Paris, France
2016.01 - 2017.01
Director / Flamencos entre deux Suds
France Télévisions
Sevillia / Jerez de la Frontera / Nîmes , Spain / France
2014.01 - 2015.02
- Two countries, France and Spain share the same and passion: the flamenco tradition
TV expert / course instructor
Centre Formation Professionnelle Journalistes / FR
Paris, France
2010.01 - 2015.01
TV expert and course instructor
Institut International de l'Image et du Son / FR
Paris, France
2011.01 - 2015.01
TV Expert and Course Instructor
Canal France International Paris
Paris And Many African Countries, France And Africa
1999.01 - 2014.01
Director
UNESCO Paris
Paris, France
2008.01 - 2017.01
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography / Journalism
Centre De Formation Professionnelle Des Journalistes - CFPJ
Paris01.1986
Master of Arts -
ACE 3P
Paris02.1984
High School Diploma -
Diploma
Montpellier06.1976
Skills
Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of new technologies and equipment - hybrid camera
- Field cameraman - Solo filming
- Extensive experience of filming in hostile
environment : Desert, wild, etc
- Ability to guide teams in the editorial framework of television storytelling and film language
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication
- Leadership
- Team building
- Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Reliability
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Affiliations
- Karate Shotokan style - 3rd Dan Saudi French and Japanese federations
- Photography
- Motorbike
- Paraglide
Timeline
Director/Dagpo's Living Legacy Traditions /Tibet
Dagpo Educationnal Fund / ARTE Post prod. France
2024.06 - 2024.07
Filmmaker news - Frelance
Agence France Presse -AFP
2023.05 - 2024.06
DOP / Le roman de Lula
LCP - La chaîne parlementaire - France
2022.09 - 2023.01
Executive producer & Film director
French Vision UAE
2021.01 - 2022.08
Director / A Tibetan monastery in India
France Télévisions
2020.07 - 2021.01
Cameraman / Corporate films
Film Equip Dubai
2019.01 - 2020.01
Cameraman Founder's Memorial
DCT - Film Equip Dubai
2018.01 - 2018.04
DOP / Voyage pour soi
Camera One / Ushuaia TV - France
2016.12 - 2017.01
Director / La Renaissance Du Baroque
La chaîne Histoire - France
2016.09 - 2017.03
Director / Homeopathy, a new path
APMH Association
2016.01 - 2017.07
TV expert and course instructor
Université France Télévisions
2016.01 - 2017.01
Director / Flamencos entre deux Suds
France Télévisions
2014.01 - 2015.02
TV expert and course instructor
Institut International de l'Image et du Son / FR
2011.01 - 2015.01
TV expert / course instructor
Centre Formation Professionnelle Journalistes / FR
2010.01 - 2015.01
Director
UNESCO Paris
2008.01 - 2017.01
TV Expert and Course Instructor
Canal France International Paris
1999.01 - 2014.01
Bachelor of Arts - Photography / Journalism
Centre De Formation Professionnelle Des Journalistes - CFPJ
Master of Arts -
ACE 3P
High School Diploma -
Diploma