Client Portfolio - PBS, BBC, CBC News, Apple TV | FAB FIXERS France
They’ve worked with FAB FIXERS:
Andrea Hoang - Producer, CBC News
“I had the immense pleasure of working with Virgile on a highly sensitive project with a high-profile public figure. During the interview, Virgile worked as a remote interpreter, translating from English to French and back. The interview lasted 45 minutes in total.
Our team was particularly impressed that Virgile took extra time to research and immerse himself in the subject and content in advance. Also, given the sensitive nature of the interview, Virgile adapted his tone and translation pace, so as to closely reflect the words and emotions of the person being interviewed.
Virgile was friendly, arrived on time and worked professionally both in the interpreter room and with the team in interacting with the interview subject.
Virgile came highly recommended from colleagues in the company, having had previously worked with CBC News as a fixer/local producer on numerous occasions, including the Paris 2024 Olympic.”
Emily Rauhala - Brussels Correspondent, The Washington Post
“Virgile is an incredible fixer and producer. During a European elections assignment, he coordinated a reporting trip to Saint-Avold (near the French-German border) to cover a far-right rally featuring Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen. For a front-page Washington Post story on the political rise of European far-right, Virgile facilitated interviews with farmers in Brittany and helped bring the story together. He also worked with the Post as a fixer/local producer during 2015 Paris attacks and the 2017 French Presidential elections.
Virgile is professional, prompt and sharp. I can't recommend him enough.”
Ross Anderson - Executive Producer, Need a Fixer
“Working with Virgile was an extremely positive experience. He has producers mind and a creative heart which is a great combination. I would highly recommend - and am looking forward to working with him again in the near future.”
Anna Bucks - Producer, ITV
“Virgile worked for me, setting up a short documentary about the French election for ITV. In the pre-production stages he managed to set up some great contributors and locations, and sort out filming permissions in a very short space of time. He was always easy to get in touch with throughout, and good at coming up with his own thoughts on what to film. On the shoot he was a pleasure to work with, quick at responding to our changing requests and his translations in interviews were spot on. All in all he was a great person to have on the shoot and I’d thoroughly recommend him.”
Griff Witte - Reporter, The Washington Post
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Virgile Demoustier, and I would emphatically recommend him to anyone seeking a fixer, interpreter or researcher in France. Virgile and I have worked together on a number of stories, including the migrant camp in Calais and the Paris terrorist attacks of 2015. In every situation he’s been a valuable asset to my reporting efforts. Virgile is fully fluent in English and French. He deeply understands how journalists operate, how they think, what they need and how to best support their work. He is an excellent interpreter, with an ear for nuance. He is also a dogged researcher, who knows where to look for information. He can work fast, with a healthy appreciation for deadlines, and he stays cool in a crisis. Virgile is also a delight personally, with a keen sense of humour and a willingness to take on any challenge, large or small. He has my highest regard, and my highest recommendation.”
Xavier Aaronson - Producer, Vice News
“Virgile was a fantastic fixer, researcher and associate producer for our shark documentary. During the pre-production stage, he had continuous updates for me, even when I didn’t ask for them. He was very organized and prepared detailed documents sharing with me the progress of all their work. He was available for regular phone calls regarding his responsibilities and he exceeded all expectations. I would absolutely hire him again.”
