Jean-Paul Laraque, a distinguished Haitian director and co-founder of Graphcity S.A, a renowned production company in Haiti, commenced his professional journey in the realms of Architecture and Graphic Design. However, it didn't take long for him to realize his profound passion and innate talent for the art of directing. With over 18 years of experience under his belt, he has excelled as a commercial director while also making significant contributions to the fields of sports, entertainment, and television production.

Throughout his illustrious career, Jean-Paul has successfully helmed the direction of numerous commercials, documentaries, and corporate films for prestigious local Haitian businesses, international corporations, and NGOs. His creative prowess is masterfully combined with an entrepreneurial spirit, resulting in the creation of top-tier TV shows and web series. Among the few directors in Haiti with a focus on live sports broadcasts, Jean-Paul stands out as the driving force behind the production of the national soccer championship for a major French network, Canal Plus. Furthermore, he is the visionary behind Graphcity's online-based rental store, offering a comprehensive array of production equipment for audiovisual projects in Haiti.

A dynamic and innovative figure in the industry, Jean-Paul has been the creative force behind a diverse range of TV shows and web series, including the immensely popular trade show in Haiti, "Kreata."

Endearing himself to young audiovisual enthusiasts, he has been a mentor to numerous aspiring talents hailing from institutions such as Cine Institute film school and FOKAL cultural center. Several of his mentees have gone on to become highly skilled professionals within Graphcity and other creative enterprises across different nations.

In 2012, Jean-Paul's team received recognition for their groundbreaking innovations in the Haitian advertising sector. More recently, in 2016 and 2017, they were honored by the United States Embassy of Haiti for leading the charge in producing an anti-fraud campaign concerning US visa applications.

Driven by his unwavering belief in the abundance of untapped talent in Haiti, Jean-Paul launched GeTV, a streaming and distribution platform that empowers hundreds of Haitian content creators to showcase their work.

With a rich tapestry of experience and a string of accolades within the commercial landscape, Jean-Paul ventured into the world of filmmaking, directing his first short film, "That Night," in 2020. The film created substantial buzz in Haiti and among the Haitian Diaspora, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Laraque's illustrious career.

Jean-Paul has since relocated to Florida, where he has dedicated his efforts to expanding his portfolio through a focus on more film projects and commercial production.