"La vie ne tient qu'à un fil.m"
"American movies are watched with eyes wide open. My films are watched by closing the eyes.”
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"Yannik Ruault stands out as a notable figure in contemporary independent cinema due to his artistic contributions, innovative storytelling techniques, and commitment to exploring new cinematic forms."
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STORYTELLING CINEMA
ORGANIC MOTION,
Another way to tell it
"A new perspective on cinematic storytelling”
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“There will be as much differences between the current and future films in a thousand years, ten thousand years, such as between a prehistoric Bull of Lascaux and the Marilyn Monroe portrait by Andy Warhol.”
- Yannik Ruault.
SILHOUETTES (2025-Short)
SNOWGLOBES (2024)
ABRAHADABRA (2017)
Reflets dans l'Oeil du Chat (2012-Short)
Le Fruit Défendu (2011-Short)
Biography and Background
Yannik Ruault is a French independent filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, director, and actor currently based in the United Kingdom. Born in 1971 in France, he has spent several years living and working in the UK. His educational background includes studying arts and teaching at universities in both the United States and France. This diverse experience has significantly influenced his creative storytelling approach.
Artistic Philosophy
Ruault’s artistic philosophy emphasizes the transformative power of cinema. He believes that there is a significant evolution occurring within the medium due to societal changes and advancements in technology, particularly artificial intelligence. This perspective invites audiences to engage critically with what they watch.
Creative Approach
Ruault’s filmmaking style emphasizes creative storytelling through what he terms “Organic Motion.” This approach invites audiences to engage more deeply with the cinematic experience by blending various forms of media and perspectives. He has been recognized for his innovative techniques at international film festivals such as the Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner and the French Film Festival UK.
International Film Festival Selections
"Creative filmmaking at its best."
| FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL UK
2025 CINEFEST JERSEY (Channel Islands)
2024 HOLLYWOOD BEST INDIE FILM FESTIVAL (USA)
2021 FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL UK (UK)
2019 FRANCOPHONIE UK (UK)
2019 FESTIVAL DES À CÔTÉS (FR)
2017 FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL UK (UK)
2016 FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL UK Short (UK)
2011 FESTIVAL DE CANNES Short Film Corner (FR)
Masterclasses
"Yannik provided a rich and informative masterclass that combined artistic insight with practical advice. The masterclass gave students a fantastic perspective on independent film production, as well as challenging them to think about style and motion in new ways."
| Dr Zoë Shacklock
University of St Andrews - UK
Beyond filmmaking, Ruault is also involved in education. He has conducted masterclasses at various institutions including the University of St Andrews and Edge Hill University, where he shares insights into independent film production and encourages students to think creatively about style and motion.
2025 CINEFEST JERSEY (Channel Islands)
2024 INSTITUT FRANCAIS D'ECOSSE (UK)
2022 EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY (UK)
2021 UNIVERSITY of St ANDREWS (UK)
2019 MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (UK)
2019 ALLIANCE FRANCAISE YORK (UK)
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