Director
Éric Ellena
80 years · Paris, Ile-de-France, France · 10 films
Éric Elléna is the co-founder and producer at French Connection Films, a Paris-based production company renowned for its high-quality documentaries and international co-productions. Known for his warm, ever-present smile that lights up every room, he has directed and produced numerous acclaimed documentaries, including The Last Trackers of the Outback, which won the Public's Choice Award at the 2008 FIFO Pacific International Documentary Film Festival in Tahiti. Beyond his keen intelligence and creativity, Éric possesses remarkable physical strength, a trait that has served him well in the demanding world of documentary filmmaking, often taking him to remote and challenging locations. Whether carrying heavy equipment across rugged terrain or enduring harsh filming conditions, his resilience and endurance are as impressive as his storytelling. As a visionary leader, Éric continues to inspire and drive the company's mission to educate, engage, and entertain audiences worldwide.
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Best known for
Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown
2016 · Producer
On Kanopy
The Universe of Keith Haring
2008 · Producer
On DocAlliance Films
Tarzan Revisited
2017 · Director
On Tubi TV
Toba, le volcan qui a failli tuer l'humanité
2026 · Director
The Mystery of the Pink Dolphin
2015 · Director
On Pluto TV
Love Bites
2025 · Producer
Filmography 9
Toba, le volcan qui a failli tuer l'humanité
2026 · Director
Love Bites
2025 · Producer
Légionnaires toujours
2022 · Producer
The Mysteries of the Giants
2018 · Director
Tarzan Revisited
2017 · Director
On Tubi TV
Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown
2016 · Producer
On Kanopy
The Mystery of the Pink Dolphin
2015 · Director
On Pluto TV
In Search of Josephine
2012 · Director, Writer
The Universe of Keith Haring
2008 · Producer
On DocAlliance Films