Seeking Perfect: The Art of Watchmaking

Watchmaking is often thought of as a craft bound by tradition, but among independent watchmakers, who work free of the restraints imposed by commercial luxury corporations, tradition is on the beginning of a uniquely personal journey in mechanical art.

I set out to write a series of documentary films on independent watchmakers and what emerged was something much more beautiful than I could have imagined. I began this projects with the hopes of creating a series of YouTube shorts and walked away with a full length documentary.

Working with Denis Flageollet was nothing short of incredible. He is an amazing human being, incredibly creative, and incredibly talented. He enjoys life away from the spotlight and in the mountains, where he forges watchcases from metal he finds in the hills surrounding his home.