Manu Lapiere

Manu Lapiere is a versatile, award-winning Director/DOP with an impressive portfolio of nearly 140 commercials over the past 14 years.

His versatility is reflected in his ability to bring a wide range of scripts to life across multiple genres, including beverages, food, telecommunications, beauty, comedy, and action.
Having filmed in more than 30 countries across Africa, Europe, the USA, the UAE, and India, Manu has left his creative imprint on international brands such as Lipton Ice Tea, Kellogg’s, premium beers including Beaufort Beer and Castel Beer, Klorane, as well as global industry leaders PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company.

His recent accolades include two Bronze awards at the 2024 Pitcher Festival—the African qualifier for Cannes Lions. In 2023, he received a Cristal Award (Gold) at the African Cristal Festival and a Bronze at the Pitcher Festival. In 2022, he earned both a Gold and a Silver at the Pitcher Awards, underscoring a consistent track record of excellence in his craft.