Ugo Bienvenu

Director at DIFF 2026

Ugo Bienvenu is a French filmmaker, illustrator, and producer known for fusing animation, graphic novels, and narrative cinema. Educated at École Estienne, Gobelins, and CalArts, Bienvenu built his career through short films, commercial work, and celebrated graphic novels like Préférence système. His debut feature, Arco, brings his distinctive vision to a luminous sci-fi tale addressing climate change and human connection.