Born in Suresnes, France and raised in Western Africa, cinematographer Pierre Rouger is a very unique talent.  His international background and creative visuals have led him to create some of the most visually powerful music videos and commercials in the past decade.

Pierre knew he wanted to become a cinematographer in 1980 when he saw Scorsese’s RAGING BULL and was blown away by Michael Chapman’s groundbreaking, iconic cinematography.  Before coming to the United States, he worked as a video editor for a French TV station and as a camera operator for the French Army’s Cinematographic Services.  Once in the US, he graduated from Columbia College in 1985 with a B.A. in Motion Pictures and spent the next 13 years as a camera assistant for such renowned cinematographers as Marc Reshovsky, Harris Savides, and his original inspiration Michael Chapman.

After camera assisting for director Michel Gondry, Pierre was awarded his first job as a cinematographer on Gondry’s now classic Foo Fighters video “Everlong.”  Since then, Pierre has shot over 200 commercials and music videos, perfecting his style with some of the top directors in the industry: Matthew Rolston, Traktor, Baker Smith, Mikon van Gastel, Tom Kuntz, Paul Hunter, David LaChapelle, Jim Sonzero, Arni & Kinski, Len Wiseman and Jaume.  Some of the artists Pierre has had the pleasure of photographing are Charlize Theron, Halle Berry, A Perfect Circle, Beyonce, Moby, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Beck, and Jay-Z.

One of Pierre’s most recent project was ED I HIDE, a short film exploring the conflicting elements of one’s own identity amidst the confusion of relationships. Screened at more than fifteen festivals nationwide and internationally, ED I HIDE earned numerous awards and was acclaimed for its clever storytelling and compelling cinematography.

Pierre currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their 3 children.