Address
Opening hours
Mo–Sa
Opening: 12:30 pm
Return of equipment: 12:30–1:30 pm
Rental: 2:00-6:00 pm
Closing: 6:30 pm
Team
Baptiste Lefebvre - website
in charge since 2012
baptiste.lefebvre@bureauculturel.ch
Quentin Bocksberger
Émilie De Battista - website
Kristell Silva Tancun - website - Rond Bleu
& Yvan Pellat
List of 38 Initiations
Here is a form that you can fill out and send to us by email or drop off at the reception desk of the «Bureau culturel» during opening hours.
It is also printed & available on site.
Coetus magistri
Philippe Andoque
Born in 1962, Philippe Andoque is a professional voice actor and animator. He began his career as a musician, transitioned into event hosting, spent several years in television with two radio experiences, and became a voice-over artist for Radio Télévision Suisse. He also created his own podcast series, «Intrigues by Philippe Andoque». His passion for voice acting continues to guide him in his journey, where he auditions for voice-over roles in documentaries, narrates audiobooks, and works in the world of dubbing.
Quentin Bocksberger
Born in 1986, Quentin Bocksberger is a graduate of the Geneva Film School and further honed his skills in post-production at the «Cadschool» in 2016. Quentin then dedicated three more years to specialize in screenwriting at «The Writers' Studio» in Sydney, Australia. Currently, he works as a technician on various film shoots, serves as an employee and trainer at the Geneva «Bureau culturel» since 2017, and pursues his passion for writing by crafting his own projects whenever possible.
Cyril Dieumegard
Born in 1984, Cyril Dieumegard is a technology enthusiast with an unconventional path. He has been a trainer and consultant for adults and children for over 8 years, passionately sharing his knowledge in the field of cryptocurrencies, which he discovered through video games when he began purchasing virtual currencies in 2010. He is also involved in blockchain technology, having been a former miner and currently working on a successful crypto project.
Jan-Mathieu Donnier
Born in 1983, Jan-Mathieu Donnier holds degrees in International Relations as well as Communication and Media. Active in the field of innovation and immersive technologies since 1998, he is the co-founder of GlobalVision Communication (globalvision.ch), a company offering cutting-edge services to a wide range of organizations in Switzerland and abroad, including NGOs, businesses, and public institutions. Deeply involved in the field of Artificial Intelligence, he conducts workshops ranging from introductory sessions to prototype development for more advanced users.
Fabien Duperrex
Born in 1990, Fabien Duperrex is a graduate of the Master's program in Media Design at HEAD.
Pablo Felley and Théo Phildius
Founders of Geneva’s collective «Folnui» together form the duo Structurals an artists studio specializing in new media and immersive experience design. They build light installations and create generative and interactive visuals that redefine spatial perception. For the past two years, after studying at CFPArts, ECAL and ESBDI, where they gained proficiency in traditional software (Adobe Suite, Cinema4D), they shifted towards «TouchDesigner» with which they now develop the majority of their projects. These projects range from live visuals for concerts and festivals to interactive installations, immersive A/V performances, architectural video mapping and visual communication projects. They have been programming on «TouchDesigner» for one year now. It’s a custom VJ software enabling a novel approach to real-time visual productions for various clubs and festivals across Switzerland.
Daniel Freuler
Born in 1955, Daniel Freuler initially trained in Painting and Art History at what was formerly the ESAV in Geneva (now HEAD). He embarked on a career in various financial sectors, including Accounting, Investment Banking, and Compliance.
Ariel Guerra
Born in 1973, Ariel Guerra holds a CFC in acoustic electronics and a degree from the conservatory of music with a specialization in film and advertising composition. He is the Creative Director at «Shy Zebra» and an independent artist in trip-hop, electronic, symphonic, and contemporary music at «Comeovercome».
Virginie Jordan
Born in 1987, Virginie Jordan explores different forms of expression, from graphic design to humorous performance. She combines audio and writing, with poetry becoming her primary focus. In 2020, she created her first sound production for the play «La Petite au Chapeau de Feutre» by the AGP Company, based on Marguerite Duras «L'Amant». In 2021, she self-published «Bla-Bla», her first collection of written and audio texts and poems in motion. Today, Virginie works as a Sound Unit Assistant at EDHEA – Ecole de Design et Haute Ecole d'Art du Valais and continues her practice in theater, radio, and podcast workshops.
Sophie Le Meillour
Born in 1988 and a graduate of HEAD, Sophie Le Meillour is a visual artist and freelance visual jockey (VJ) based in Geneva. She explores various aspects of imagery, from lines to motion, often in relation to architecture. Through drawings, photos, videos, and installations, she develops an immersive and dreamlike body of work that she willingly combines and hybridizes with the work of other artists, be it musical or visual.
Mathias Luna
Born in 2000, Mathias is experienced in the field of e-commerce, encompassing at least business management, social media, creation of visual materials (design, photo and video), accounting and data analysis. A former therapist, he knows how to help and advise others in the development of their activities. He is currently training at 3SHEDS.
Lupa
Born in 1994, Lupa, whose real name is Paul Castellano, is a musician and writer from Geneva. A graduate of the Swiss Literary Institute, he also stands out as a composer and arranger, notably for «Chien Bleu», «Orto Fresco» and «Mia Willoe». He is the creator of the podcast «Encres alliées», a project blending literature, music, and voice, reflecting his sensitive and multifaceted approach to creation.
Laurent Monnet
Born in 1992 and with degrees in visual communication and media design from various institutions (HEAD, Atelier de Sèvres, Argouges), Laurent Monnet works as an independent graphic designer and art historian. He combines print and digital in his current work.
Mytoonzone
Born in 1992. Mytoonzone is a Geneva-based artist with a passion for art, particularly illustration. He creates mashups, blending iconic characters. In 2020, he discovered the Procreate app and has been using it ever since. He currently exhibits at various events in Switzerland. Every day is a discovery, creativity is found where happiness resonates.
Joanna Osbert
Born in 1987, Joanna Osbert is an independent videographer and photographer with a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from HEAD (Haute Ecole d'Art & de Design) and a Master's degree in CCC. She works at RTS.
Kieran Pavel
Born in 1972, Kieran Pavel is a multidisciplinary artist who explores photography, music, drawing, writing, films, and music. He also works as a scientific librarian, where he often evaluates the potential of technological advancements. When he encountered Artificial Intelligences (AIs), he couldn't resist experimenting with them.
Manon Renfer
Born in 1990, Manon Renfer is a Swiss artist specializing in illustration and graphic design. She creates bespoke creative projects with a strong focus on drawing. Deeply committed to human connection, she offers unique services such as «mini-portraits in minutes» and live graphic facilitation during events. Working with a variety of companies and cultural institutions, she has developed a distinctive style where realism and naïveté blend harmoniously in colorful and diverse projects.
Salar Shahna
Born in 1986, Salar Shahna is the Creative Director and co-founder of the «World VR Forum», a global forum for virtual reality. He is an expert in the cultural exchange between the West and China in this field.
Noah Watzlawick
Born in 2001, Noah Watzlawick has a CFC in Polydesign 3D and is completing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design at ECAL. He is a natural inventor and a determined creative mind, fascinated by the future concepts in the creative realms of design and 3D. Open to various possibilities, Noah already collaborates with different local designers, leveraging his advanced knowledge in 3D software.
