 In 1999, he started a company, Les Films de l’Autre, to produce his own short films.He produced and directed in 2000 his first film, "Le Plafond" (35’), adapted from a short story by Tonino Benacquista.The film received the audience award at the Angers film festival Festival Premiers Plans and the Uppsala International Short film Festival, and additional awards in Pantin, Rennes, Dignes and Mamers.