Born in 1996 and raised in Paris, Calypso earned her bachelor's in film and television at La Sorbonne University in 2016.
How did you start filmmaking?
I grew up surrounded by music and started playing the violin, then drums, from the age of four. At five, I discovered photography and quickly became passionate about capturing moments—whether on land or underwater—during my family vacations.
What's your educational background?
When I was eleven, I got my first computer and began learning video editing on my own. This creative spark led me to study film directing at ESRA, a film school in Paris, and later to pursue a cinema and television program at Sorbonne University Paris III.
Willing to improve my English, I spent a year in Australia dedicated to language study. I then moved to Canada, where I spent two years working on film sets in Vancouver, and as a photo retoucher specializing in actor headshots.
What services do you provide?
Today, I live in Switzerland and work as an independent filmmaker. My main focus is directing commercials, documentaries and corporate films. From script development to editing, I can manage every step of the production process . Directing and editing are my strongest skills, and I am available to hire as both director and editor.
Do you have any creative projects outside of filmmaking?
When I'm not on set, I teach drums to children—including those with learning differences.
Since 2018, I have been an active member of the Kino filmmaking movement, directing around 20 short films within strict time constraints (48 to 72 hours). In my free time, I also compose rap music under the name Calypop—a personal project where I explore rhythm, writing, and self-expression.
What's next for you?
I recently sold my mid-length documentary to France TV and a Swiss television channel, and I am currently preparing a film to pitch to Arte. My goal is to direct more and more fiction films.
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My music on Spotify