After obtaining a degree in law and philosophy, Philippe Carcassonne worked as a journalist for the monthly film magazine
Cinématographe, then as editor-in-chief of the newspaper
Médias. In 1983, Carcassonne co-authored a film encyclopedia titled
Le cinema with critic Claude Beylie, published by Éditions Bordas. Carcassonne launched his film production career in 1986 after meeting
Pierre et Vacances president Gérard Brémond through mutual friends. Brémond provided Carcassonne with the funding necessary to begin in film production. In 2021, Carcassonne became a member of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. ==Personal life==