Ludovic Gontrand is a Paris-based director signed with Pulse Films for UK and US representation and HAMLET for production. Born in Provence, France, he began his career as an art director at Sid Lee Paris before transitioning to directing in the early 2020s. His short film *Legacy* was shortlisted for the Cannes Young Directors Awards in 2021, and his music video for Blu Samu's *Turquoise* won the 2023 Gold Shark Award for Best New Director. Gontrand's commercial portfolio includes SKYN Condoms' global campaign *Explore Uncensored Pleasure* (6 OneShow nominations, 2 CDA Silver wins), DAZN x FIFA's *Undisputed* featuring Haaland and Kane, TNT Sports' guerrilla-style fan campaign shot over 12 days at live events, and work for Leica x Xiaomi, OPPO x UEFA, Honda, Ubisoft, and the Toronto Raptors. His music videos for Didi Han's *Youth* and Thomas de Pourquery's *The Rhythm Changed* earned UKMVA and Berlin Commercial Award nominations and a Vimeo Staff Pick. Gontrand is co-founder of audioscore.studio, a venture dedicated to integrating sound design early in the filmmaking process. His work is defined by emotional authenticity, unconventional production methods, and a commitment to honest storytelling over spectacle.