Manu Lapiere
Manu is a versatile award-winning Director/DOP with an impressive portfolio of nearly 140 commercials over the last 14 years.
Manu's versatility shines through in his ability to bring a diverse range of scripts to life, spanning categories such as drinks, food, telecommunications, beauty, humor, and action.
Having shot in more than 30 countries across Africa, Europe, the USA, the UAE, and India, Manu has left his creative imprint on international brands such as Lipton Iced Tea, Kellogg’s, premium beers like Beaufort Beer and Castel Beer, Klorane and products from industry giants Pepsi Co and Coca Cola Co.
Recent accolades include two Bronze awards at the Pitcher Festival 2024, the African representative of the Cannes Festival. And a year earlier, a Cristal award (Gold) at the African Cristal Festival and a Bronze award at the 2023 Pitcher Festival. In 2022, he secured a Gold and a Silver at the Pitcher Awards, marking consistent excellence in his craft.