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at the service of your communications.
Your trusted video partner in Paris
For 20 years, communications teams have relied on our video expertise to achieve their goals
In the heart of the capital, IL EST UNE FOIS, your production company in Paris, is a leading name in bespoke video content creation. From audiovisual production in Paris to international campaigns, we support brands and businesses across all sectors: fashion, healthcare, sport, technology, construction and the automotive industry.
With a track record of successful collaborations with renowned partners such as Domino’s Pizza and Huawei, our audiovisual production company in Paris offers videos tailored to all your platforms, from television to social media. Entrust us with your project and boost your marketing strategy with our creative and strategic approach.
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Corporate videos, motion graphics, live filming, advertising, drone footage, green screen work and snack content: each format serves a specific purpose. Here is an overview of the agency’s areas of expertise.
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About Il Est Une Fois, a production company in Paris
Our small, highly experienced team, led by David and Christophe, specialises in creating simple, elegant narratives from around the world. Based in Paris, Nice and Brussels, we also operate in China, Africa and the United States, and wherever our clients place their trust in us.
Our company focuses primarily on corporate and advertising videos and live streams for both B2B and B2C clients. We work with all types of formats: horizontal, vertical, live, 2D animation, AI-generated videos…
With over 200 videos produced each year, Il Est Une Fois is now the leading audiovisual production company in Paris, serving businesses and the public sector.
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FAQ
The agency covers a wide range of formats: corporate films, advertising videos, motion graphics, live recordings, interviews, bite-sized content for social media, drone footage, green-screen shoots and 360° VR content. Each format is tailored to the project’s communication objectives and its distribution platform.
Prices vary depending on the complexity of the project, its duration and the resources required. At IL EST UNE FOIS, budgets range from €2,500 to €30,000. An edited interview featuring graphic animations starts at around €2,500. More ambitious productions, such as a TV advert or a multi-camera shoot, fall within the higher end of the range.
The agency usually delivers its videos within five working days of filming. For urgent projects, this turnaround time can be reduced to 24 to 48 hours. The process involves several stages: sending an initial draft, the client selecting the footage, followed by final editing with graphic design and adjustments.
Yes. Although the head office is located at 167 Boulevard Montparnasse in Paris, the agency has branches in Nice, Brussels and Luxembourg. The teams travel throughout France and internationally. The founder, David Baudry, has also worked in China and the United States and taught in Morocco.
By default, all projects are treated as confidential. The agency signs the necessary non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and frequently works on a white-label basis. The majority of our work is not featured on the website. Only projects authorised by clients are made public.
With over 20 years in the business, IL EST UNE FOIS produces between 100 and 200 videos a year. The agency works with major clients such as Apple, Google, L’Oréal and the CNRS, as well as with SMEs, non-profit organisations and local authorities.
Both options are available. IL EST UNE FOIS supports clients right from the writing stage. A copywriter is brought in to structure the message, define the tone and draft the script. For interviews, the team prepares the key points to be covered in advance to guide the interviewees on camera. Clients who already have a script can send it to us: the agency will then adapt it to suit the video format.
Revisions are unlimited and included in every service, at no extra cost. The process works in stages: an initial draft is submitted, the client selects the relevant sections, and the final edit is refined through a series of back-and-forth exchanges. This approach avoids any unpleasant surprises when the bill arrives.
A dedicated production manager oversees the project from start to finish. This person coordinates schedules, distributes preparatory documents and acts as the link between the client and the technical team. The design phase is led directly by David Baudry, the agency’s founder, who is responsible for strategy and artistic direction.
Yes. The work doesn’t stop once the film has been delivered. The agency helps identify the right distribution channels based on the target audience: websites, social media, internal events, advertising campaigns. The videos are delivered in formats suited to each platform, with shorter versions for social media or subtitled versions where required.
The agency has a comprehensive range of technical equipment: a Sony FS7 camera, a set of 15 lighting units, six wireless lavalier microphones, drones, stabilisers, a dolly, a crane and remote-controlled turret cameras. In post-production, five editing stations are available, including a colour grading station with a calibrated monitor. All equipment is regularly updated to meet industry standards.
Absolutely. A significant proportion of our work is carried out on a white-label basis for communication and marketing agencies. Projects are kept confidential by default, and NDAs are signed whenever necessary. The name ‘IL EST UNE FOIS’ does not appear in the deliverables, unless the client agrees otherwise. This process is well-established thanks to our long-standing partnerships.
The risk is minimised by our working method. Each stage is subject to approval before moving on to the next: strategy, script, rough cut, then final version. If an element is not satisfactory, it is revised at no extra cost thanks to our unlimited revisions policy. The aim is to achieve a result approved by all parties, without compromising on quality.