After studies in Film Production at Concordia University, Nicolas Rutigliano helped coordinate Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois (1999-2000). He worked in Paris as a coordinator and researcher for a scientific television magazine. Back in Montreal, Rutigliano was able to carry out a documentary series including Sayeh (2003) and Night Holders (2005). With Guy (2012), still working with non-actors, he continues to depict how people live in our time.