Stéphanie Di Giusto

Stéphanie Di Giusto (also known by her former pseudonym "Paf le chien") is a French film director, photographer and art director.

Life and career After her studies at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs and ESAG Penninghen in Paris, Di Giusto began her career in advertising work for Orange and designing credits for the television network France 5. She subsequently directed music videos for Elsa Lunghini, Camille, NYPC, Rose, Brigitte Fontaine and Sliimy, among others. She has also collaborated with Vanessa Bruno, creating video installations and shorts for the designer's collections.

In 2016, her feature directorial debut, The Dancer, was selected to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival as part of the Un Certain Regard section.

Filmography

Year Title Credited as NotesDirectorScreenwriter 2016 The Dancer Nominated—Cannes Film Festival - Caméra d'OrNominated—Cannes Film Festival - Prix Un Certain RegardNominated—César Award for Best First Feature FilmNominated—Lumière Award for Best First Film 2023 Rosalie