"Recapturing the excitement of my childhood—when my old camera was the gateway to recreating my favorite films—is at the heart of my creative process."
Axel Bonnot is a director and art director with a versatile creative profile, working between the South of France and California. He brings a multidisciplinary approach to visual storytelling, blending aesthetic exploration with cutting-edge post-production techniques.
"Ideally, my work is a fusion of idealized beauty and technology," Axel says. "What drives me is the feeling I had as a kid—when my old camera became a portal to recreating my favorite films. If I feel that spark, if I’m 8 years old again, I know I’m on the right path. Creating should always be a playful adventure."
Axel’s vibrant energy is evident both on set and in the final frame. A passionate experimenter, he thrives on pushing creative boundaries to craft unexpected, emotionally resonant visuals.
He has also directed several short films, with selections and recognition from renowned festivals like the Tampere International Film Festival, and leading platforms such as Maxon (known for work on James Bond, Avengers, WandaVision, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and more).
  • Director (5 Credits)
    Beyond Healing2025
    Documentary, Experimental, Other
    Hey Babe2021
    Experimental, Music Video, Short
    Please do not exist (A.I. Experiment Short Film)2020
    Experimental, Short
    M. What if?2019
    Experimental, Short
    7DS2017
    Virtual Reality
  • Writer (1 Credit)
    Beyond Healing2025
    Documentary, Experimental, Other
Official Selection
7DS
Linoleum International Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival 2018
Kyiv
2018
Official Selection
7DS
Fiesta del Cine Film Festival
Bucharest
2018
Official Selection
7DS
Filmplaya 2018
Playa del Rey
2018
Official Selection
7DS
GIFF 2018 - Guanajuato Internal Film Festival
San Miguel de Allende
2018
Official Selection
7DS
Sci-On! 2018
Reno
2018
Official Selection
7DS
YVRFF 2018
Vancouver
2018
Official Selection
7DS
Sci-Fi London Film Festival 2018
London
2018
Official Selection
7DS
Cefalù Film Festival 2018
Palermo
2018
Official Selection
7DS
PIFF2018 - Pakistan International Film Festival 2018
Karashi
2018
Open Eyes Program
7DS
Tampere Film Festival 2018
Tampere
2018
Honorable Mention
Hey Babe
Think Shorts
Official Selection
Hey Babe
Athens Digital Arts Festival
Nominee
Hey Babe
Shorted Films
Official Selection
Hey Babe
Retrospective of Jupiter
Official Selection
Hey Babe
Beyond The Short
Official Selection
Hey Babe
FIlm Shortage Daily Pick
Official Selection
7DS
The Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival 2018
Los Angeles
Official Selection
7DS
ShorTS International Film Festival 2018
Trieste
Best VR Award
7DS
FilmChilla
Hawaii
Birth Date
January 26, 1988
Current City
Nice, France
Gender
Male
"Recapturing the excitement of my childhood—when my old camera was the gateway to recreating my favorite films—is at the heart of my creative process."
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