René Heuzey
René Heuzey
MY LIFE STORY

WITH OVER 500 FILM PRODUCTION FROM EVERY OCEAN AND SEA, I CONTINUE TO TRAVEL THE WORLD IN SEARCH OF NEW ADVENTURES.

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René was raised in Marseille, and at an early age developed a passion for the treasures hidden beneath the deep blue sea.

After having trained with the Marine Firemen and obtaining a Level ll Deep Sea Diver diploma, he began an underwater cameraman carrier. With his vast underwater image bank, René started his production company, Label Bleu Production, in 2004. Label Bleu is managed by his daughter Alexandra.

With the experience of over 1500 underwater films, backed by an image reserve containing over 1700 hours of image, René is the underwater cameraman for the most demanding producers. Label Bleu also produces its own films and documentaries including the “Ocean de Vie” short series.

It’s activities in underwater filmwork span from documentary film to media reports, fictional film, and advertising. To share with others his knowledge of underwater cinematography, he also offers workshops and training in France and abroad.

René is married to Yukimi Yamamoto, a Japanese opera singer, and is the father of two children, Alexandra and Baptiste. When not on-location filming, René makes his home in Marseille, France.

Certifications / qualifications

  • Professional diver Class 2A.Diver Rebreather Inspiration
  • TDI / CCR Maximum 100 meters Trimix confirmed
  • Underground caves3-star CMAS diver
  • 3-star CMAS diver.Certified Chief of Hyperbaric Operations3D H
  • K video production7000 hours of diving including 100+ under ice
  • French and English languageProfession

Filmography

 

 

TIMELINE
2017
Palme d'Or at the World Underwater Image Festival in Marseille

The man who wanted to dive on Mars

2016
Grand Prix of the Namur and San Sebastian Festival

The Planet of the Giants – France 5 – Series of 3 documentaries of 52 minutes shot in 4K – Chief cameraman

2013
Special Jury Prize at the Strasbourg European Film Festival

The Mediterranean Sea – the Lost Kingdom of the Sharks , Stéphane Granzotto and François Sarano for France 2 issue Grandeur nature. Director of the underwater photography

2012
Cesar Award for Best Documentary Film

Director of underwater photography, fiction cinema, film Oceans, by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud.

2011
Documentary History Award at the World Festival of Underwater Photography in Marseille.

France 3 Thalassa Feast of sharks; The Queen of Mantas; Cosquer Cave Saved from the Waters – Underwater cameraman

2004
Innovation Award at the 35th Toulon Festival and Documentary Prize at the 31st Antibes World Underwater Image Festival

France 3 Thalassa France 5 Atom Productions Missing Ways

2001
Bronze Palm at the 28th Antibes World Festival of Underwater Images

France 3 Thalassa ATOM Productions Mystery of Vanikoro,
France 3 Thalassa For Green and Against the Rest

2001
Best Reportage Award for Investigation at the International Festival of Grand Reportage and News Document

France 3 Thalassa The Sourcier of the Sea

2000
UNESCO Prize at the 27th Antibes World Festival of Underwater Images

France 3 Thalassa White Coral