About
Elise studied visual arts, cinema and film theory for four years. She then obtained two Master’s degrees, one in documentary filmmaking and one in documentary production. In 2014, Elise joined Alter Ego Production (based in Orléans). The films she defends are auteur-driven documentaries that express a unique and affirmative point of view. In recent years, Elise has been a member of film commissions for the CNC and regional funds. She is also a Eurodoc alumna (2020).
projects in progress
Gabin, A Youth in the Backland (documentary feature) - Directed by Maxence Voiseux, in production. Feature documentary. Premiere planned for 2026. The film is a family saga over a decade and a story of emancipation. In co-production with Germany and Switz
Under The Dance Floor (documentary feature) - Directed by Sára Timár, in production. Premiere planned for 2026. The director wants to unveil the dark secrets of the past buried under the dance floor of her family home. Co-production with Hungary.
finished projects
Hitch: An Iranian Story (documentary) - Directed by Chowra Makaremi, 76 min, France, 2019.
That Which Does Not Kill (documentary) - Directed by Alexe Poukine, 83 min, France/Belgium, 2019; co-producer.
Stuntwomen (documentary) - Directed by Elena Avdija, 84 min, France/Switzerland, 2022; co-producer.
Machtat (documentary) - Directed by Sonia Ben Slama, 82 min, France/Lebanon/Tunisia/Qatar, 2023.
The Lost Boys of Mercury (documentary) - Directed by Clémence Davigo, 108 min, France, 2023.
News
new project / Feature documentary. Premiere planned for 2026. The film is a family saga over a decade and a story of emancipation. In co-production with Germany and Switzerland. / Elise Hug / New project has been added - 16.10.2024
new project / Gabin, A Youth in the Backland / Elise Hug / New project has been added - 16.10.2024
new project / The Lost Boys of Mercury / Elise Hug / New project has been added - 16.10.2024
new project / Machtat / Elise Hug / New project has been added - 16.10.2024
new project / Stuntwomen / Elise Hug / New project has been added - 16.10.2024
new project / That Which Does Not Kill / Elise Hug / New project has been added - 16.10.2024
new project / Hitch: An Iranian Story / Elise Hug / New project has been added - 16.10.2024
Production company
Name: Alter Ego Production
Address: 48 Rue de Bourgogne, 45000 Orléans, France
Contact number: +33 782 018 770
E-mail address: elise.hug@alterego-prod.com
Website: www.alterego-production.com
