About
Leadership, storytelling, production.
Sixteen years on image — from broadcast control room to set, from editing to direction.
About
Leadership, storytelling, production.
Charles Cerito has led UPENDO since 2020 — a Paris-based media, studio and agency ecosystem dedicated to amplifying positive and inspiring stories.
A freelance videographer and photographer since 2008, head editor at TELESUD for a decade (2012-2022), he now directs productions for TRACE URBAN, Canal+, brands and institutions — from entrepreneur pitches to presidential documentaries.
Career
Key milestones.
- Since 2020
Managing Director — UPENDO
Strategic and operational leadership of UPENDO — media, studio and agency — amplifying positive and inspiring stories.
- Since 2024
Producer & director — TRACE URBAN
Production and direction of the music talk show "Groove" for the international channel.
- Recurring
Trainer — CANAL+ University
Camerawork and editing training for Chadian audiovisual professionals within the Canal+ group program.
- 2012 — 2022
Post-production lead · Head editor — TELESUD
Live direction (2020-2022), supervising editing teams and production schedules for the African-focused generalist channel.
- Since 2008
Videographer & photographer — Freelance
Preparing video and photo assets, editing and re-editing TV shows, reportage and interviews.
Flexibility. Creativity. Resilience. Team spirit.
Tools
Working stack.
- Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
- Avid Media Composer
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Lightroom
Soft skills
Four values, one craft.
- 01 Flexibility
- 02 Creativity
- 03 Resilience
- 04 Team spirit
- 05 Stress management
Contact
Let's talk about your project.
For professional, press, speaking or collaboration inquiries.