Thomas Cailley

Thomas Cailley (born 29 April 1980) is a French screenwriter and film director. In 2014, he made his feature directorial debut with Love at First Fight, which won three César Awards including Best First Feature Film. In 2023 he made his second movie The Animal Kingdom.

Biography
Born in Clermont-Ferrand and raised between Auvergne and Kentucky Cailley, studied at Sciences Po Bordeaux. After completing general studies, he spent three years working in a company producing television documentaries. In 2007, he entered La Fémis, studying in the screenwriting department.

He is a member of the Collectif 50/50, which aims to promote gender equality and diversity in cinema and audiovisual.

Decorations

 * Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters (2015)