Frédéric Dieudonné is a celebrated writer, filmmaker, and producer, renowned for his contributions to environmentalism and his role as co-creator of the Jules Verne Festival. Born in France on September 21, 1969, Dieudonné has established himself as a prominent figure in the world of documentary filmmaking.
Throughout his career, Dieudonné has co-produced numerous award-winning documentaries, including Passage to Mars, Devil's Islands, Red and White Whales of Atlantis, Amazon Trek, 100 Years Under the Sea, and Devil's Island. These documentaries have been narrated by esteemed actors such as Christopher Lee, Ernest Borgnine, Charlotte Rampling, and Zachary Quinto.
In 2014, Dieudonné was elected a Fellow of the prestigious Explorers Club, based in New York City. This esteemed organization recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of exploration and discovery.
Dieudonné's work extends beyond documentary filmmaking. In 2006, he wrote, directed, and co-produced the Jules Verne Adventures TV documentary Explorers: From the Titanic to the Moon, which featured producer/director James Cameron and veteran astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
From 2012 to 2015, Dieudonné collaborated with NASA to produce the film Passage to Mars, directed by Jean-Christophe Jeauffre and narrated by Zachary Quinto.
In 1992, Dieudonné and Jean-Christophe Jeauffre founded the nonprofit Jules Verne Adventures organization, the Jules Verne Festival, and The Jules Verne Awards. Based in both Paris and Los Angeles, the Jules Verne Festival has become a celebrated event, honoring explorers, environmentalists, filmmakers, and movie stars with the Jules Verne Award.
The Jules Verne Festival has recognized a wide range of notable individuals, including Gérard Depardieu, Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Charlotte Rampling, Claude Lelouch, Johnny Depp, Christopher Lee, Patrick Stewart, Mark Hamill, Buzz Aldrin, William Shatner, Tippi Hedren, Stan Lee, Ray Bradbury, Ted Turner, Richard Dean Anderson, Larry Hagman, Christopher Reeve, Roy E. Disney, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, Steve McQueen, TV series Heroes, Lost, Stargate SG1, and Battlestar Galactica cast and crew. The festival has also celebrated iconic movie classics such as Blade Runner, Forbidden Planet, Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Some Like It Hot, and The Wild Bunch.
