Frédérique Dumas was an independant producer for over 10 years with a highly diversified filmography: from “No man’s land” (Oscar for best foreign film) to “Dobermann” by Jan Kounen starring Monica Belluci and Vincent Cassel, and “Before the rain” (Lion d’Or at Venice), Radu Mihaileanu`s " Train de vie" or even " Les portes de la gloire" by Benoît Poelwoorde and Christian-Merret Palmair.

In addition, Frédérique Dumas has also served as Ministerial Adviser for Cinema for the French Culture and Cmmunications Ministry (1986-1988), Head of Development at Polygram Audiovisuel, Chairman of the Producers’ Union (Chambre Syndicale des Producteurs) and Cinematographic Industry Liaison Office (Bureau de Liaison des Industries Cinématographiques).