He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from the University of Lausanne in 1990, with a thesis exploring the influence of jazz on French writers such as Paul Morand, Boris Vian, Jean-Paul Sartre and Louis-Ferdinand Céline.
In 1996-1997, Pierre-Yves Borgeaud studied at New York University earning a certificate from the Department of Film, Video & Broadcasting.
In 1998, Borgeaud became one of the Swiss pioneers of VJing,[1] presenting live performances with musicians like Pierre Audétat, Christy Doran, Nils Petter Molvaer or Don Li (composer/musician).
In 2008, his film Return to Goree, featuring Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour, gained international distribution and acclaim.
Since 2012, Borgeaud has gained recognition for his short portraits of artists and exceptional individuals, particularly for the Fondation vaudoise pour la culture.