Guillaume
Langlois
Guillaume Langlois is a director, director of photography and editor. He can contribute at different stages of a production, from concept development and scriptwriting to filming, editing and motion design.
Depending on the project, he can take on the entire production or join an existing team in a specific role. This versatility allows him to maintain a broad perspective on the project while adapting to its creative, human and technical needs.
Creative Approach
From pre-production through the shoot, Guillaume values a smooth, attentive and structured collaboration. He first seeks to fully understand the project’s intent so he can translate it into clear choices in direction, cinematography and pacing.
He places as much importance on preparation as on what happens spontaneously in front of the camera. His approach leaves room for ideas, unexpected moments and the strengths of each team, while maintaining a clear direction from beginning to end.
SELECTED PROJECTS
THE EARLY DAYS
Before the camera,
there was already a scene
YOUTH
Sonia Benezra
From a very young age, Guillaume is fascinated by the television show Sonia Benezra, sparking a deep and lasting interest in television. At just four years old, he gets the chance to fulfill his biggest dream: meeting his idol, Sonia. A defining memory that stays with him throughout his journey.
PERFORMANCE
Theatre
Through theatre, Guillaume discovered acting, stage presence, and rhythm. It was a formative experience that would eventually lead him toward production and work behind the camera. Along the way, he remained actively involved in every theatre company that shaped his journey, from high school through university.
The Early Years
Television
His first television projects took the form of trailers created for the Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM), as part of a collaboration that continued over several years.
EARLY PROJECTS
Web
Guillaume began his web work as a filmmaker and videographer with the agencies Sid Lee and Jimmy Lee, contributing to major campaigns such as The Montreal Buzz and #mtlmoments for Tourisme Montréal.
L'INIS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Microprogram in Cinematography
UQÀM
HIGHER EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Television Production
COLLÈGE LIONEL-GROULX
EDUCATION
Arts and Letters, Communications and Film
EDUCATION
EMOTION
VISION
MOVEMENT
A journey in motion
2011 - 2026
Fifteen years
of encounters and images
2011-2013
Sid Lee
Early work as a professional videographer, creating content for Tourisme Montréal.
VIDEOGRAPHER
POSTPRODUCTION
2013–2017
Jimmy Lee
Campaigns for Tourisme Montréal, #mtlmoments, and National Bank.
DIRECTING • CINEMATOGRAPHY
2011 - 2023
Tourisme Montréal
More than a decade documenting the city, its events and its energy. The video Les Géants has surpassed 36 million views.
DIRECTING • VIDEO
2020
La Commande culturelle
Web series produced remotely with Pamplemousse. The series received two Prix Gémeaux nominations, including a win for Best Host, awarded to France Beaudoin.
DIRECTING
POSTPRODUCTION
2021
Québecor Media
News reports for 24 heures, segments for Silo 57 and productions created for the group’s various brands.
DIRECTING
CAMERA
POST
2023 - 2025
Trio Orange : Le Safari de Joanie
On-location filming across Quebec for Trio Orange’s wildlife series broadcast on Télé-Québec.
CAMERAMAN
2025 - 2026
Recent work
Branded productions, events, corporate portraits and documentary filmmaking: collaborations with Parade, Groupe Fair-Play, the City of Montréal, Cain Lamarre, Brightbox, Cabaret L’Enfer and Montréal Pride, as well as cinematography for Greluche.
DIRECTING
DOP
POST
ABOUT
Over the years, Guillaume has collaborated with agencies, production companies, broadcasters, businesses, cultural institutions and independent artists. His career has taken him through a wide range of production environments, from television and documentary to advertising, events, cultural projects and content created for the web.
At the same time, he continues to develop his practice in editing, motion design and emerging creative technologies, including generative AI. These tools complement the experience he has built both on set and in post-production, allowing him to adapt his approach to the specific realities of each project.
Recognition
and impact
Over the years, Guillaume Langlois has contributed to recognized productions across television, culture, tourism and film. Some distinctions directly acknowledge his work, while others were awarded to projects on which he played a significant role.
Special Jury Mention, Best Cinematography
Fantasia International Film Festival, 2025
Director of photography for the short documentary *Greluche*, directed by Daphnée Côté-Hallé. Guillaume Langlois and Raphaël Ouellet received a Special Jury Mention as part of the Royal Photo Award for Best Cinematography in a Short Film.
Prix Gémeaux Finalist
36th Prix Gémeaux
Director of *La commande culturelle*, a digital series produced by Pamplemousse Média for Radio-Canada. The production was a finalist in the category “Best Original Program or Series Produced for Digital Media: Variety,” with Guillaume Langlois listed among the nominees for the series. The series was also recognized with the Prix Gémeaux for Best Host, awarded to France Beaudoin.
First Prize
Cinéma Excentris / Technicolor
Guillaume Langlois won first prize in the *Ma bande-annonce en Technicolor* competition for a trailer created to mark the 15th anniversary of Cinéma Excentris. The winning piece was subsequently screened before films in the cinema’s regular program.
Grand Prix, Best Use of Video Platforms, Prix Média
Tourisme Montréal’s MTL à TABLE campaign, to which Guillaume contributed through video production, won the Grand Prix for Best Use of Video Platforms at the 2014 Prix Média. Client: Tourisme Montréal
Grand Prix and Social Media Awards
Prix Boomerang / Prix Média
Tourisme Montréal’s #MTLmoments campaign, which Guillaume contributed to through his video work, won the Grand Prix Boomerang for Social Media Strategy, as well as an award in the Integrated Campaign category in 2013. The following year, the campaign was also recognized at the Prix Média for its use of mobile and social media. Client: Tourisme Montréal
Grand Prix Strat · North American Excellence Awards
Guillaume collaborated on video content and motion design for the rollout of Croque-Livres, an initiative of the Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon aimed at promoting access to books and a love of reading among young people across Quebec. He contributed in particular to *La petite histoire du Croque-Livre d’Henryville*, as well as to various videos and animations illustrating the initiative’s rollout and reach throughout the province. Launched in 2014, the network now includes more than 2,500 adopted Croque-Livres. The project received a Grand Prix Strat in 2015, as well as recognition at the North American Excellence Awards.
SHOOTING JOURNAL
Behind the Scenes
A fresh look into Guillaume’s life. Between takes: a few glimpses of life on set.
DIRECTOR · CINEMATOGRAPHER · VIDEOGRAPHER
Montréal · Québec · Canada
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