He is a frequent producer of films directed by Patrice Leconte, Benoît Jacquot, and his wife Anne Fontaine.

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.

[1] Carcassonne launched his film production career in 1986 after meeting Pierre et Vacances president Gérard Brémond through mutual friends.

[2][3] In 2021, Carcassonne became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.