ABOUT
Winston Verdult is a filmmaker, creative director, and Chief Video & Photo Producer at Esquire France.
Born and raised in California and now based in Paris, his work spans fashion, editorial, and commercial storytelling. Drawing from a lifelong immersion in art, design, and cinema, he creates visually driven films that balance atmosphere, emotion, and refined image-making.
His experience ranges from directing fashion films and branded campaigns to producing editorial content, cover shoots, and digital storytelling for leading publications and luxury brands. With a multidisciplinary background across film production, photography, and modeling, he brings a distinctive perspective to both the creative and production process.
Winston is currently developing original narrative and fashion-driven projects while collaborating with brands, magazines, and cultural institutions internationally.
WINSTON STERLING VERDULT
My Approach
No two projects should follow the same formula.
Every story demands a different approach. Some require extensive planning and large-scale production; others are best captured with a small crew and the flexibility to embrace the unexpected. The process always begins by understanding what the project is trying to say before deciding how it should be made.
I work across every stage of production—from creative development and pre-production through direction, photography, filmmaking, and post-production—ensuring the final work remains consistent from the first conversation to the final frame.
PREPARATION
Every shoot starts with a plan. I develop the creative direction, build moodboards, scout locations, coordinate logistics, and make sure everyone involved knows exactly what we're creating before the cameras start rolling.
EXECUTION
Once we're on set, the plan becomes flexible. I adapt to what's happening in front of the camera, working with the team to make the most of the location, the light, and the unexpected moments that often become the strongest images.