Year One
Creation - Consulting - Production
About Us
Year One is new,
the team is not.
And we're fortunate to have been supported over the years by some incredible talents.
Year One is the vision of its two founders, Valentine Lequet and Alexis Clot.
Valentine is a French cinematographer working between Paris and London.
For several years, Valentine has been regularly called upon by prestigious companies to work on their campaigns. These diverse projects, full of major artistic and technical challenges, have allowed Valentine to acquire a solid experience. An expertise that she puts at the service of commercials for many brands (Celine, Dior, Chloe, Louis Vuitton, Courrèges, Aesop, American Vintage and more) and also narratives. She is also co-president of The United Cinematographers.
Alexis Clot
Alexis is a researcher at the European Center for Sociology and Political Science, and wanted to merges social science expertise with artistic production and consulting.
In recent years, he has worked for a variety of public and private entities: public authorities, brands and artists.
As a writer, creative producer, and event curator, he combines research-driven insight with artistic sensibility to create engaging and meaningful content for diverse audiences.
Beautiful projects by our founders
BENJAMIN MILLEPIED • RICHARD MILLE
Commercial
Cinematography Valentine Lequet
Directed by Thomas Lachambre Production : Obvious
ZEISS - Emerging Perspectives
Commercial / Documentary
Directed by Valentine Lequet • Writing and creative production by Alexis Clot • Production : Ciné Système
Our role
With Year One, we redefine artistic production as a comprehensive and integrated process.
Whether it's creating impactful commercials, institutional videos, live musical performances, video clips, or events, we're dedicated to bringing your vision to life.
Our team is committed to guiding you through every step of the process, whether you have a clear idea in mind or you're exploring new possibilities. We believe in the importance of thorough preparation, offering tailor-made creative briefs to meet your specific needs.
As trusted intermediaries between you, our clients, and audiovisual professionals, we ensure smooth and efficient shoots. By collaborating directly with crews, service providers, and equipment renters, we guarantee transparent cost management, delivering excellent value for your investment.
Transformative Advertising
At Year One, we firmly believe in the transformative power of advertising and communication. It's not just a marketing step; it holds the potential for real societal impact. That's why we take this responsibility very seriously.
We envision advertising as more than just a means to sell products; it's an opportunity to inspire change and foster meaningful connections with audiences. Gone are the days of shallow advertising; we're committed to ending the era of treating people like commodities. Instead, we strive to offer high-quality content infused with creativity and thoughtful ideas.
Our production practices align with our values, prioritizing sustainability and inclusivity. We're dedicated to minimizing our ecological footprint and promoting diversity in all its forms on our sets. We want our teams and clients to feel valued and respected in every interaction.
Reach out !
At least for a call or a coffee
Alexis Clot
alexis.clot@yearoneagency.com
+33667999692