François Bibonne

Film Director

Hanoi Capital Region

About

• Director of Once upon a Bridge in Vietnam, an award-winning feature documentary about classical music in Vietnam with an international media coverage of 100+ articles and TV/radio programs • Event producer & public speaker for audiences of 300+ people at Forum des Images (Paris), 500+ people at Mairie du 13 (Paris), Harvard University, and Columbia University… • Owner of Studio Thi Koan, a film production agency specialized in music documentaries

Experience

  • Content Director, South-East Asia at Beyond Classrooms
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    I lead content strategy and storytelling for Beyond Classrooms in South East Asia, showcasing its innovative educational programs through photography, videography, and high-quality video production. My role bridges creative direction and business development, expanding the organization’s presence across Southeast Asia and China. I manage on-site coverage, client engagement, and partnerships while ensuring brand consistency and impactful storytelling in collaboration with the executive team.

  • Founder at Studio Thi Koan
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    • Directed and produced the documentary series Once upon a Bridge in Vietnam, won the Best Documentary Award at the New York Film Awards and Los Angeles Film Awards in 2022 • Produce films and videos for international musicians and orchestras in France and Vietnam

  • Directeur des communications at Ecoles d'Art Américaines de Fontainebleau
    Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

    • Launched and managed the school’s multi-media channels: website, Instagram, YouTube; created content and showcased archives for celebrations • Represented France in New York to assist in organizing and hosting charity galas; coordinated students at Château de Fontainebleau and set up rooms for concerts • Created partnership with Fontainebleau Hospital, Fontainebleau Palace and other associations

  • Resident at ARTE
    Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr

    Selected to participate in the first incubator program of the European cultural platform Arte: Writing, Editorial development strategy, Pitching, and Team-building

  • Attaché de relations presse at Outhere Music
    Sep 2019 - Jan 2020 · 5 mos

    • Managed daily media monitoring for one of the world's leading independent producers of classical and contemporary music •Wrote and distributed press releases to advertise new music albums to journalists •Updated regularly the journalists database and the artists and orchestra’s tours calendars •Represented the music labels during concerts and international competitions in Paris