Karim El Katari is a French colorist renowned for blending technical precision with artistic sensibility. With a foundation in photochemical grading, Karim has contributed to a diverse range of advertising and entertainment projects.
Karim’s commercial work includes collaborations with high-profile brands such as L’Oréal, Maison Margiela, Cartier, Nissan, Chevrolet, GMC, and Zeiss, working with top agencies like Punch Agency Paris, Moment Factory, Cossette, Qolab, TBWA Paris / Else, Sidlee, LG2, and Marlowe.
In cinema, Karim has lent expertise to projects such as The Past, a Cannes Film Festival Palme D’Or nominee, Message from the King, an Official Selection at the Toronto Film Festival, and Germinal, a Camerimage nominee. Previous roles include Senior Colorist at MELS in Montreal and Senior Colorist at Éclair in Paris.
Recent film and TV credits feature Rivages for France Télévision, To Catch a Killer for Netflix, T.Rex for IMAX, and Marinette for Pulsar Content. Additionally, Karim has collaborated on restorations with acclaimed directors Jean-Jacques Annaud, Walter Salles, and Wim Wenders.
Karim’s work spans networks and studios such as Jokers Film, Filmnation, Gaumont, UGC, Pathé, Pyramides, and Giant Screen Films. Upcoming projects include Nine Perfect Strangers S2, Moana 2, and Smashing Machine for A24 and Benny Safdie.
