Maxime Eluau is a young filmmaker born in Toulon (France) in 2006. He has not pursued any formal studies in film or audiovisual arts but is studying architecture in Marseille (France). In October 2024, he founded Cinésud, an association dedicated to showcasing young audiovisual talents from the south of France. With the support of his association, he will produce his first short film, La Suite (2025), which he wrote and directed.