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
06.2024 - 07.2024
Filmmaker news - Frelance
Agence France Presse -AFP
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2023 - 06.2024
DOP / Le roman de Lula
LCP - La chaîne parlementaire - France
Rio de Janeiro / Curitiba / Sao Paulo, Brasil
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Plunge into the heart of the Brazilian presidential election
Executive producer & Film director
French Vision UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2021 - 08.2022
Director / A Tibetan monastery in India
France Télévisions
Manali (Himachal Pradesh), India
07.2020 - 01.2021
Cameraman / Corporate films
Film Equip Dubai
Dubai, UAE
01.2019 - 01.2020
Cameraman Founder's Memorial
DCT - Film Equip Dubai
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2018 - 04.2018
Director / Homeopathy, a new path
APMH Association
Paris / Mumbay, France / India
01.2016 - 07.2017
- A 52-minute documentary devoted to the alternative medicine in Europe
DOP / Voyage pour soi
Camera One / Ushuaia TV - France
Amazon forest, Brazil
12.2016 - 01.2017
- 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
09.2016 - 03.2017
- The artistic legacy of King Louis the Fourteenth
TV expert and course instructor
Université France Télévisions
Paris, France
01.2016 - 01.2017
Director / Flamencos entre deux Suds
France Télévisions
Sevillia / Jerez de la Frontera / Nîmes , Spain / France
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Two countries, France and Spain share the same and passion: the flamenco tradition
TV expert / course instructor
Centre Formation Professionnelle Journalistes / FR
Paris, France
01.2010 - 01.2015
TV expert and course instructor
Institut International de l'Image et du Son / FR
Paris, France
01.2011 - 01.2015
TV Expert and Course Instructor
Canal France International Paris
Paris And Many African Countries, France And Africa
01.1999 - 01.2014
Director
UNESCO Paris
Paris, France
01.2008 - 01.2017
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
06.2024 - 07.2024
Filmmaker news - Frelance
Agence France Presse -AFP
05.2023 - 06.2024
DOP / Le roman de Lula
LCP - La chaîne parlementaire - France
09.2022 - 01.2023
Executive producer & Film director
French Vision UAE
01.2021 - 08.2022
Director / A Tibetan monastery in India
France Télévisions
07.2020 - 01.2021
Cameraman / Corporate films
Film Equip Dubai
01.2019 - 01.2020
Cameraman Founder's Memorial
DCT - Film Equip Dubai
01.2018 - 04.2018
DOP / Voyage pour soi
Camera One / Ushuaia TV - France
12.2016 - 01.2017
Director / La Renaissance Du Baroque
La chaîne Histoire - France
09.2016 - 03.2017
Director / Homeopathy, a new path
APMH Association
01.2016 - 07.2017
TV expert and course instructor
Université France Télévisions
01.2016 - 01.2017
Director / Flamencos entre deux Suds
France Télévisions
01.2014 - 02.2015
TV expert and course instructor
Institut International de l'Image et du Son / FR
01.2011 - 01.2015
TV expert / course instructor
Centre Formation Professionnelle Journalistes / FR
01.2010 - 01.2015
Director
UNESCO Paris
01.2008 - 01.2017
TV Expert and Course Instructor
Canal France International Paris
01.1999 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Photography / Journalism
Centre De Formation Professionnelle Des Journalistes - CFPJ
Master of Arts -
ACE 3P
High School Diploma -
Diploma
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