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Benoît LANDOT

Chessy

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Graduated from La Sorbonne University, Filmmaking Department with 20 years of experience in the Film Industry: Localization, Mastering, New Tech, Production (publicity, EPK, music videos, documentaries, shorts) and Journalism.

• “Techno-creative” professional working closely with every stakeholder at all levels to meet audience, consumers and company expectations with respect to budget and deadlines.
• Extensive management experience (teams from 3 to 17 people).
• Organized, detail and communication oriented: never share a problem without options to solve it.


SUMMARY OF SKILLS & SPECIALTIES:
Specialties:
• Master the challenges of localization & multicultural environments & products.
• Piracy specialist: Asset security, “how to”, protocols, analysis.
• Work with talent (directors, producers, actors) and production companies.
• Scout talent, emerging technologies and business opportunities.

Skills:
• Extensive knowledge in Post-production, DCI/DCP, 3D, Mastering, Film Restoration, Production, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Editing & Authoring (Physical & Digital).
• Cinematography, editing, sound recording and still photography.

Entreprises

  • The Walt Disney Company France - Senior New Technology Manager / Responsable Senior Nouvelles Technologies

    Chessy 2001 - 2014

  • Walt Disney Company - Senior New Technology Manager

    Paris 2001 - 2014 Moved from DVD Production Manager (2001) to Senior New Technologies Manager (2009)

    SENIOR NEW TECHNOLOGIES MANAGER (WDCF, 2009-2014)
    SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER (WDSHE, 2007-2008)
    PRODUCTION MANAGER (WDSHE, 2003-2006)
    DVD PRODUCTION MANAGER (WDSHE, 2001- 2003)

    Responsibilities:
    Mastering, Localization, Antipiracy, Special Events/Projects, New Technologies, VOD/DTO, 3D, Home Entertainment production and localization including local acquisitions.

    Liaised with Home Entertainment, Theatrical, Disney Media Distribution, Disney Channel, Publishing, Disney Consumer Products, production companies (such as Studio Ghibli), strategic sourcing, legal and vendors.

    Production / Localization
    • Worked closely with Worldwide Technical Services (Burbank) and Operations to improve localization, planning & production tools and quality assurance.
    • Produced Special Events such as digital screenings, “Premiere”, PR demos & Conventions: organization, asset delivery, rehearsal, antipiracy procedures.
    • Reduced costs (such as: HEG implementation of digital file based delivery in lieu of tape).
    • Localized 900+ titles (subtitling, game dubbing, user interface, asset translations, check disc QC).
    • Produced Disney DVD and Blu-ray samplers localized in 12 languages, 2 & 3-disc sets and retailer exclusive skus, from menus storyboarding to bonus features.
    • Produced & directed bonus features (Interviews, making-of, enhanced content, etc.) promo reels, EPK & Trade materials.
    Anti-piracy
    • Designed local anti-piracy procedures. Educated local teams.
    • Liaised with MPAA and movie industries associations and specialized vendors.
    • Monitored Piracy activities (street piracy & P2P).
    • Created first ever (local) business loss analytics of widespread piracy based on LEK studies.
    • Liaised with Legal, law enforcement and concerned stakeholders (Marvel & Disney security).

    New Technologies
    • Developed New businesses such as DTO/VOD, iTunes and 3D (Asset inventory, QC and delivery).
    • Shared Emerging technologies and new opportunities such as cloud computing, Digital/E-copy, mobile devices and connected TV.
    • Kept an advisor position for General Management, Marketing (local, London and Burbank).
    • Sale force and retailers education: Developed training tools used worldwide.

  • Magazine ZONE 2 - Rédacteur en chef

    2000 - 2000 Launched High End DVD & Home Theater magazine entitled ZONE 2 (aka: Region 2). Hired freelance writers, drove publicity & promotion making the magazine profitable from issue #1.
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  • LES ANNÉES LASER – DVD & HOME THEATER (Monthly publication) - Rédacteur / Chef de rubrique (Senior Editor)

    1996 - 1999 Took over the consumer electronics reviews in France’s Home Theater leading magazine.

    Responsibilities: In charge of consumer electronics reviewing and technical watch from 5.1 receiver review to multiregional modification in depth look.
    Achievements include:
    • Issued new review policies adding “in-depth” in reviews and developing “consumer driven” reviews.
    • Developed new partnership with unheard of electronics brands resulting in wider reviewing and new advertisement opportunities.
    • Wrote for Thomson, Fnac, Virgin (fliers & White papers aimed at consumers and Sales Force).

  • Publications diverses / Miscellaneous Magazines - Journaliste Freelance / Freelance journalist/writer

    1994 - 1996 Worked as a Freelance journalist in France’s most read and acclaimed Home Theater / DVD magazines: Les Années Laser, Home Ciné DVD, La Nouvelle Revue du Son, L’Écran Vidéo

    Responsibilities: Home Theater Electronics and Laserdiscs & DVD reviews.

  • Sociétés de production diverses / Var. Production Companies - Assistant Réalisateur (assistant Director)/ Responsable de production (Production Manager)

    1990 - 1995 Moved from assistant Production Manager to 1st Assistant Director and Production Manager.

    Responsibilities: Budgeted shooting. Hired technical and talent. Rented equipment. Casted talent and extras. Oversaw everything from location scouting to post production (editing, mixing, telecine, conversion & replication).
    Achievements/references include:
    - Music Videos: Johnny Hallyday, Michel Delpech, Liane Foly, William Sheller, F. Pagny, Nougaro, etc.
    - Documentaries: France Télévision, London Weekend TV, Planète, etc.
    - Corporate: Accor, Renault, Total, Alcatel, Heineken, Disneyland Paris, etc

Formations

  • La Sorbonne University - Paris 1 (Paris)

    Paris 1986 - 1990 Etudes cinématographiques

    Etudes CInématographiques

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