Flavien Rousé

Managing Director at NKFR (NO Kidding For Real)

Flavien Rousé is an accomplished executive producer, director, and photographer with over 15 years of experience across Asia. With a foundation in fine art photography, art video, and filmmaking honed through a European education, Flavien has built a career distinguished by its versatility and cultural sensitivity. Having held creative leadership positions with global and regional brands such as foodpanda and ZALORA, Flavien has directed creative productions with multi-million-dollar budgets across APAC, seamlessly navigating the intersection of branding, advertising, and storytelling. His ability to bridge strategic vision with flawless execution has earned him recognition for crafting impactful films that resonate with diverse audiences and markets. Flavien’s work is defined by meticulous attention to detail, a profound passion for human stories, and a commitment to exploring new creative frontiers. His current endeavors focus on transitioning from commercial production to original storytelling, with a vision to create works that are both meaningful and universally resonant. Through NKFR (No Kidding For Real), the creative company he co-founded, Flavien operates on two core pillars: 1. Collaborating with brands and agencies to produce compelling branding and marketing films and visuals. 2. Developing original scripted and non-scripted works, including documentaries, feature films, and series. This dual focus reflects Flavien’s dedication to blending commercial expertise with artistic innovation, continually pushing boundaries to craft stories that inspire and connect on a global scale.