WHO WE ARE

Excuse My French is an Independent visual effects supervision company based in Paris and operating across Europe and worldwide.

Our founders, Marc Jouveneau and Yann Blondel have worked on major feature film projects including The Last Duel, Fight Club, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Lord of War and Casino Royale.

We have deep experience in all VFX-related technologies and work across all production stages: from script development (involving creative discussions) and early days financial breakdowns, to prep, physical production and post-production.

Additionaly we provide standalone Previs services for your project.

WHAT WE HAVE DONE

Historical Drama television series about the life of Catherine de' Medici, the 16th century Queen of France

CREATURES - ENVIRONMENTS - FX - CGI CROWD - COMPOSITING - CLEANUP

SEASON 1

750 VFX Shots
4 VFX Vendors

SEASON 2

1057 VFX Shots
7 VFX Vendors

Vesper Chronicles is a 2022 science fiction film set in a dystopian future where resources are scarce. The story follows a 13-year-old girl named Vesper who embarks on a dangerous journey to save her injured father and uncover the secrets of his research.

CREATURES - ENVIRONMENT - FX - COMPOSITING

232 VFX Shots
4 VFX Vendors

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is a spin-off series about the character Daryl Dixon from "The Walking Dead," as he navigates the post-apocalyptic world and faces new challenges.

CREATURES - ENVIRONMENT - FX - CGI CROWD - COMPOSITING - CLEANUP

SEASON 1

637 VFX Shots
5 VFX Vendors

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

Tailored High-Quality VFX: Exceptional visual effects that meet your vision—on budget, on time, and on story.
Comprehensive Oversight: We supervise and coordinate VFX work in partnership with your production team.
Dedicated and Adaptive Management: Our specialized teams support every project stage—Development, Previs, Prep, Shoot, and Post—adapting to your project's evolving needs.
End-to-End Collaboration: We oversee VFX from development to final delivery, ensuring seamless integration.
Independent Previs Service: Harness our standalone previs service to expertly prepare for shooting with or without VFX, ensuring your vision comes to life.
Tax Rebate Expertise: We assist with the French Tax Rebate process and connect you with the right VFX vendors.
Quality Control: We maintain rigorous quality control and tracking to keep your project on track.

40% TAX REBATE

TAX REBATE FOR INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS (TRIP)

We'll happily help you with France's Tax Rebate. Don't hesitate to contact us. You can read the short summary below, for more informations visit Film France - CNC website.
Physical production shoot in France (even partially): 40% Tax Rebate (TRIP) on all French expenses (shoot & VFX)
VFX only: 40% Tax Rebate (TRIP) on your VFX expenses in France.
Eligible expenses (relating to the digital processing of shots) need to reach a minimum of €2M.