Bright Minds
As of October 20, 2026, Bright Minds is a series that is in post-production. Four production companies are attached, including NHK Enterprises, France Télévisions and JLA Productions. Attached are directors Jérôme Alméras and Amandine Bonnin; creators Alexandre de Seguins and Laurent Burtin; and producer Jean-Sébastien Bouilloux. It filmed in Tokyo, Japan and Paris, France. Production List last updated this listing on October 20, 2026.
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Project Summary
Bright Minds (known in France as Astrid et Raphaëlle) enters its seventh season with an unprecedented international expansion. The light crime series follows Astrid Nielsen, a neurodivergent police records archivist, and Raphaëlle Coste, an impulsive inspector, as they solve complex cases in Paris. Season 7 marks a milestone for the series with a co-production between JLA Productions and NHK Enterprises that brought part of the production to Tokyo for the first time. The season includes two episodes filmed in Japan, representing investigations between Paris and Tokyo. Created by Alexandre de Seguins and Laurent Burtin, the series is directed by Jérôme Alméras and Amandine Bonnin. France Télévisions continues as the primary broadcaster, with France TV Distribution handling international sales across more than 130 territories.
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Cast & Crew
Writing
| Creator | Alexandre de Seguins |
| Creator | Laurent Burtin |
Directing
| Director | Jérôme Alméras |
| Director | Amandine Bonnin |
Production
| Producer | Jean-Sébastien Bouilloux |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on Bright Minds
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/bright-minds (last updated Oct 20, 2026).