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Liam le Guillou

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Liam Le Guillou is a British-born director and cinematographer who travels the globe capturing real-life stories for documentaries and commercial projects. Currently based in sunny Los Angeles, California, Liam has made a name for himself in the film industry.

His passion for storytelling led him to the world of documentaries, with one of his recent works being the actual crime film, “An Unknown Compelling Force,” which delves into the mysterious Dyatlov Pass Incident. Liam directed this gripping film and played a crucial role in its production and distribution through 1091 Pictures.

Liam’s journey in the film industry began in 2001 when he started his television news and documentaries career in the British Channel Island of Jersey. He worked as a cameraman for ITV’s regional news station and later became an editor and documentary producer.

In 2004, Liam co-founded Spike Productions, a successful production company that achieved recognition for its award-winning commercial projects and documentaries. The company even secured a spot in the UK’s top 50 Corporate and Commercial Production Companies.

In 2011, Liam crossed the Atlantic to New York, where he swiftly established himself as a documentary filmmaker. His impressive portfolio includes directing and shooting multi-episode documentaries for major brands and digital platforms, such as Guinness World Records and Refinery29.

Beyond his directing prowess, Liam is a skilled cinematographer, often taking charge of the camera for his documentary projects. Notable among his recent works is the Snapchat Original Series, “While Black,” hosted by MK Asante. In the narrative film space, Liam has lent his cinematic touch to award-winning projects like Painlessand the Manhattan Film Festival Winner, Dutch Kills.”

With extensive commercial experience, Liam has collaborated with renowned fashion and beauty brands such as Revlon, CoverGirl, L’oreal, Mercedes AMG, Motorola, Samsung, Clinique, JĀSÖN Beauty, and more.

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