Pitof

Pitof
Born Jean-Christophe Comar
(1957-07-04) 4 July 1957
Paris, France
Other names
  • Jean Christophe
  • J. C. Comar
  • Jean C. Comar
  • Johan Pitofsky
Occupation Visual effects director, film director, screenwriter
Years active 1991–present

Jean-Christophe "Pitof" Comar (born 4 July 1957) is a French visual effects supervisor and director notable for Vidocq and Catwoman.[1]

Early life

Pitof was born Jean-Christophe Comar on July 4, 1957 in Paris, France. From an early age, he harbored an interest in photography. As a teenager, he built a photography studio in the basement of his parents' house and landed a job as a photographer's assistant.

Career

Pitof entered the film industry in 1976 as an assistant director and film editor. He branched out into visual effects in 1986 when he co-founded Duran Duboi, a successful post-production studio. He continued working as a visual effects supervisor and assistant director until 2001, when his directorial debut, the supernatural thriller film Vidocq was released. The film was notable for being the first motion picture to be shot using entirely digital cinematography. It was a commercial success despite receiving mixed reviews from film critics.[2]

In 2003, Pitof made his English-language debut with Catwoman, starring Halle Berry and Sharon Stone.[1]

Filmography

Director

Second unit director

Producer

Writer

Visual effects supervisor

Awards and accolades

2005
2001
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994

References

  1. 1 2 Scott, A. O. (July 22, 2004). "Catwoman (2004) FILM REVIEW; Not-So-Cuddly Cat: This One Cracks a Mean Whip". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "Vidoq". Rotten Tomatoes.

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