Fabien Dufils is an award winning director based in New York and Europe.
" Implanted is an efficient thriller, which is plausibly, and scarily, set in 2023."
" Fabien Dufils has a sure grasp of the fundamentals of his craft, and that alone puts him and his movie ahead of the bulk of the streaming underworld."
- Elisabeth Vincentelli -
FABIEN DUFILS
Fabien Dufils is a versatile director who has demonstrated his exceptional talent in seamlessly navigating the realms of commercials and high-profile drama. His compelling performances and keen cinematic eye have positioned him as a highly sought-after director in both domains.
In the commercial sphere, Dufils has collaborated with renowned brands such as Footlocker, Redcross, NYPD, Hyundai, Genesis, Tapout, Vidal Sassoon, Olay, Pantene, Clear, L'Oreal, La Perla, Nascar, Sling TV, Camaieu, Gillette, Damas, Elite, French Government... He has directed prominent athletes and celebrities on a global scale, showcasing his ability to bring forth impactful and visually stunning content.
As a film director, Dufils has helmed three feature films to date: "One Buck" (2017), "No Dance No Life" (2020), and "Implanted" (2022). These cinematic creations have secured global distribution on popular platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, garnering recognition with over 50 awards at various festivals.
Notably, Fabien Dufils has also left an indelible mark as a music video director, having directed over 200 videos for a diverse array of artists. His impressive roster includes collaborations with David Guetta, Bob Sinclar, Calogero, Yannick Noah, Jenifer, Marc Cerrone, Demon, Michael Miro, Ninho, Vegedream, Damso, David Scribbles, Jermaine Jackson, Merwan Rim, Tina Arena, Lee Grooves, La Funky Family, Big Ali, Wati B, Sarah Riani, Joachim Garraud, Sexion d’Assault, Francesca, Marilou Bourdon, Eva, Pit Baccardi, and Gen Renard, among others.
AGENT
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Emilie Françoise - VMA
AWARDS
Madrid Film Awards 2022
-Best Director
-Best Cinematography
New York Cinematography Awards 2022
-Best Feature Film Cinematography
-Best USA Film
Montreal Independent Film Festival 2022
-Nominations
-Best Director
-Best Film
Festival of Cinema NYC 2022
-Nominations
-Best Director
-Best Film
Europe Independent Movie Festival 2022
-Best Feature Film
-Best Director
Lion Film Festival 2022
-Best Feature Film
-Best Dramatic Feature Film
-Best Screenwriter
International Cosmopolitan Film Festival of Tokyo 2022
-Best Director
London Movie Awards 2022
-Best Feature Film
Works London Film Festival 2022
-Best Feature Film - Gold Winner
Official Selection Sedona International Film Festival 2022
London Movie Awards 2022
-Best Feature Film
Vancouver International Film Festival 2022
-Best Action Film
Manhattan Film Festival (MFF) 2022
-Nomination
-Best Feature Thriller
Vegas Movie Awards 2021
-Best Narrative Feature Film
-Best Director
-Best Thriller
-Best Cinematography- Fabien Dufils
Texas Film Festival 2021
-Best Feature Film
Shockfest Film Festival 2021
-Best Feature Film
Red Movie Award 2021
-Best Feature Film
-Best Director
New York Movie Awards 2021
-Best Director
Milan Gold Awards 2021
-Best Feature Film
-Best Cinematography- Fabien Dufils
Los Angeles Film Awards 2021
-Best Feature Film
-Best Narrative Feature Film
Hollywood On the Tiber Awards 2021
-Best Feature Film
Florence Film Awards 2021
-Best Feature Film
Festigious International Film Festival 2021
-Best Feature Film
-Best Narrative Feature Film
-Best Director
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival 2021
-Best Feature Film
Best Actor & Director Awards New York 2021
-Best Director a Sci-Fi
Oniros Film Awards 2021
-Best Director
-Best Feature Film
New York International Film Awards 2021
-Best Director
-Best Feature Film
Paris Cinema Awards 2021
-Best Cinematography- Fabien Dufils
Paris International Film Awards 2021
-Finalist
LAFA 2021
-Best Feature Film
-Best Narrative Feature Film
Košice International Film Festival 2021
Honorable Mention: Feature Film
Best Director Award New York 2021
-Best Director
Toronto Independent Film Festival 2021
-Best Director
-Best Script
France International Film Festival 2021
- Best Web serie
Paris Film Festival 2021
- Best Web serie
Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival 2021
-Finalist
Top Shorts 2021
- Best Web serie
Editplay International Film Festival 2021
- Best Web serie
SRFA Cannes 2021
- Best Web serie
Argenteuil International Film Festival 2021
- Best Web serie
Top Shorts 2021
- Best Web serie
Actor Awards in Los Angeles 2017
-Best Actor for John Freeman - Best Actress for Katie Ryan
-Best Supporting Role for Will Terrell Green - Best Ensemble
Hollywood Film Competition 2017
-Best Feature Film / Diamond Award -Best Director / Diamond Award
HIMPFF (Hollywood International Moving
Pictures Film Festival) 2017
-Best Feature Film / Award of Recognition -Best Director / Award of Recognition
Gold Movie Awards / London 2017
-Finalist Best Feature Film
Hoboken International Film Festival 2017
-Official Selection
Brazil International Film Festival 2017
-Best Feature Film
Lionshead Film Festival 2017
-Honorable Mention Award
Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival 2017
-Best Director
Stockholm Independent Film Festival 2017
-Best Director
Oregon International Film Awards 2017
-Platinum Award / Best Narrative Film
Golden Gate International Film Festival 2017
-Best Feature Film
Oniros Film Awards 2017
-Best Feature Film
Orlando Film Festival 2017
Nominations
-Best Director
-Best Cinematography
Canada Independant Film Festival 2018
-Special Jury Award
Sydney Indie Film Festival 2017
-Best Drama
-Best Cinematography
Nominations
-Best Director
-Best Film
-Best Special Effects
-Best Production Design
-Best Editing
-Best Male Support
-Best Male Lead Actor
North American Film Awards 2017
-Best Drama
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival 2017
-Best Feature Film - Best Director
TMFF 2017
-Best Feature / 3rd Place
DCIFF 2017 (DC Independent Film Festival )
-Selected for Best Feature Film
Madrid International Film Festival 2017
-Best Director
Portugal International Film Festival 2017
-Best Actor - John Freeman
Manhattan Film Festival (MFF) 2017
-Best Feature Thriller
LAFA (Los Angeles Film Awards) 2017
-Best Feature Film- Best Actor for John Freeman- Best Director
Vancouver Filmdance Festival 2017
-Best Feature Film
Festigious Film Festival in Los Angeles 2017
-Best Feature Film- Best Director Feature - Best Narrative Feature
LAIFFA (Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards) 2017
-Best Feature All Genre - Best Directo
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