What would you do if a couple rang your doorbell and announced the arrival of George ? Who is George what's more, who is this mysterious couple ? This is what will happen to the unsuspecting Marion who, by opening her door, falls into a trap.
List of nominations and awards (non-exhaustive) :
Originally, George was a pilot for a theme-oriented series like Black Mirror or Cryptshow - with a different theme - a fantastic / thriller.
In 2016, the project was chosen by Canal+ and they released a public statement about it during the MipCom 2016. Unfortunately, after a change in management at Canal+, all projects for shorts and new series were frozen.
Director David Coudyser Producer Benjamin Gigon & David Coudyser Cast Guillaume Briat, Sandra Dorset, Clara Camblor & Sarah Amsellem Writer David Coudyser based on a short story by Tim Corey Camera & Light Thierry Pinoni, Benjamin Minel, Antoine Szlafmyc, Jackie Halley, Ugo Villion, Valérian Cadici Sound Baptiste Marie & François Heller Set & Prop Teddy Mathieu Makeup Cécile Cohen Waredrop Nathalie Desandre & Laure Hugelé Mixing Lionel Guenoun, Jean-Maxime Joassin & Clément Badin Post-Production Vanessa Lafaille, Benjamin Clément, Grégoire Lesturgie, Nicolas Mifsud VFX Thomas Ravaud
I made this documentary (image) and David made the editing. Warning this behind-the-scenes/making-of reveals some important parts of the plot.
During 2015, the director and I prepared the production. David (the director) worked on the script and planned the camera shots using his storyboards.
The shooting took place in Paris and Vanves during summertime.
To ensure a top-quality and high-standard post-production, the postproduction was done at the
Eclair Laboratories
and
VegaProd
It was important to us to have good professional partners for this project.
The film was shot in 5k with a professional digital cinema camera, the RED Camera, and Angenieux Lens. The postproduction was done in 4K, and the sound mixing was completed in Dolby Digital. The projection format is a 4K Digital Cinema Package (DCP).
Finally, the film has been accredited by the CNC (visa) under the number 143436. With this accreditation, the film is cleared for theatrical release in France.
In 2016, George was projected at Cinema des Cineastes, the theater is owned by l'ARP (Association des Réalisateurs et des Productions)(eng), the most important Guild of Authors, Directors and Producers in France.
Our friend Lionel passed away in 2025. Lionel worked on many movies and was our sound mixer on 'George'. You could see Lionel's work and his spirit in the behind-the-scenes documentary.
Lionel was a good friend, we will miss you, bro.
You can see more information and pictures by following the url for this production: once.productions/en/george
