After a Master’s degree in philosophy, I wanted to go to film school. I have always been passionate about music (I went to the conservatory), painting and images in general, and I wanted to go into an artistic profession.

I was looking for a school that offered training based on practice, and my visit to EICAR convinced me that the training was in line with my expectations. The learning of film techniques and the availability of equipment allowed me to work on about fifteen projects during my course. I have built up a substantial and professional demo tape.

The teaching staff was very supportive throughout my training (both the teachers and the administration). I was able to build up a network that was useful as soon as I graduated.

I then started freelancing and I had many experiences as a director or writer of short films, commercials, institutional films, documentaries… for production companies like Electron Libre, Superbe Film, FastProd, Mort ou Vif… My self-employed status allows me to make films, to work on friends’ projects and to leave me time to “feed” myself with plays, exhibitions, readings, cinema etc., and to go to festivals where my work is selected and to meet new producers.

I am always looking for new projects, new encounters and new challenges. I have several projects in progress… to be continued… !

Lydia ERBIBOU