Studied cinema history and criticism at the Sorbonne University, Paris, earned a masters degree, then began teaching in high schools and managing three movie houses; curated the French section of the Festival Paris (2003- 2005); collaborated with the Festival International Cinéma & Costume held in Paris, Tunis, and Moulins-sur-Allier (2006-2008); has worked for the Festival International du Film d’Environnement since 2003, becoming head of programming in 2009; worked in marketing and sponsor relations for Kmbo, a French production company (2006-2008).