Partizan Midi Minuit (production company)

Partizan Midi Minuit
IndustryAudiovisual Production
Founded1986
FounderGeorges Bermann[1]
Headquarters
ServicesProduction of :
Music Videos
Branded Content
TV Series
Documentaries
Short Films
Feature Films
Websitewww.partizan.com

Partizan is an audiovisual production company created in Paris in 1986 by Georges Bermann under the name Midi Minuit, and operating internationally under its current name since 1991[2]. The company is organized as "a community of directors" with offices located in London, Los Angeles and Paris.

Initially specializing in the direction of music videos, Partizan later expanded into producing branded content, short films and feature films, TV series as well as documentaries. Partizan is renowned for the inventiveness of its directors and has accumulated prestigious industry accolades, including MTV Music Awards, Grammy Awards, 88 Cannes Lions, 94 Clio Awards, 39 Yellow Pencils (D&AD) and 114 British Arrows (BTAA). It also took home a Grand Prix and a Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2003, and has been named Production Company of the Year multiple times at the Shots Awards. Furthermore, its film productions are regularly selected for A-Festivals such as the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, the Quinzaine, the Sundance Film Festival, the Tribeca Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, the South by Southwest (SXSW), and even the Academy Awards.

Partizan Group

The company is currently organized into several divisions :

Main Associated Directors

Partizan has supported the career development of directors such as:

Productions

Music Videos

Commercials

Short Films

Feature Films

YearTitleDirectorStarringFestivalsGenre
1993Sting: Ten Summoners TalesDoug NicholGrammy Awards (1994)documentary music
1994Lenny Kravitz: Alive from Planet EarthDoug Nicholdocumentary music
2001Human NatureMichel GondryTim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, and Rosie PerezCannes Film Festival (2001)comedy drama
2004Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindMichel GondryJim Carrey, Kate Winslet and Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Tom WilkinsonAcademy Awards (2005), Berlin International Film Festival and Sundance Film Festivalsurrealist science fiction romantic drama
2006Dave Chapelle’s Block PartyMichel GondryDave ChappelleToronto International Film Festival (2005)documentary concert
2006The Science Of SleepMichel GondryGael García Bernal, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Alain ChabatBerlin International Film Festival (2006) and Sundance Film Festival (2006)surrealistic science fantasy comedy
2008Part of the Weekend Never DiesSaam Farahmand et Soulwaxdocumentary music
2008Be Kind, RewindMichel GondryJack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow, and Melonie DiazBerlin International Film Festival (2008) and Sundance Film Festival (2008)buddy comedy
2010Turn It LooseAlastair SiddonsBFI London Film Festival (2010) and Edinburgh International Film Festival (2009)documentary
2010The Thorn In The HeartMichel GondryCannes Film Festival (2009)documentary
2010Dog PoundKim ChapironTribeca Festival (2010)psychological thriller
2011The Art Of LoveEmmanuel MouretFrançois Cluzet, Julie Depardieu and Frédérique BelBFI London Film Festival (2011)comedy
2012The We And The IMichel GondryDirectors’ Fortnight (2012)comedy drama
2014Is The Man Who Is Tall Happy?Michel GondryNoam ChomskyBerlin International Film Festival (2014)documentary animation
2015Being A.P.Anthony WonkeToronto International Film Festival (2015)documentary
2015Microbe & GasolineMichel GondryNew York Film Festival (2015), San Francisco International Film Festival (2016)comedy drama road movie
2015MoonwalkersAntoine Bardou-JacquetRupert Grint, Ron Perlman, Robert SheehanSXSW South by Southwest (2015)comedy crime
2020The Night Doctor (Médecin de Nuit)Élie WajemanVincent Macaigne and Sara GiraudeauCannes Film Festival (2020)drama
2023I Used To Be FunnyAlly PankiwRachel Sennott, Olga Petsa and Jason Jonescomedy drama
2023The Book of SolutionsMichel GondryPierre Niney and Blanche GardinDirectors’ Fortnight (2023)comedy drama
2024Maya, Give Me a Title[23]Michel GondryPierre NineyCrystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival (2025)adventure animation comedy
2025Better Man[24][25]Michael GraceyRobbie Williams and Nicole AppletonAACTA International Awards (2025)biographical jukebox musical drama film

Notes and references

  1. ↑ ["about the company". Partizan.com.]
  2. ↑ Campaign – Partizan goes international as funding deal allows US start-up
  3. ↑ Variety – Pic pitch plays at Propaganda
  4. ↑ Variety – ‘Better Man’ Review: Robbie Williams Biopic Would Be a Snooze, but for the Wild Choice to Depict Him as a Chimp
  5. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter – Better Man, Best Character Animation / Live Action
  6. ↑ Partizan Little Black Book – Launches Darkroom, a Creative Hub Focused on Young Talent
  7. ↑ The Wrap – Michel Gondry to direct “The Green Hornet” (press release)
  8. ↑ Deadline – Todd Phillips, Joel Silver plan to tap unknowns for mystery laugher “Project X”
  9. ↑ Little Black Book – Anthony Wonke launches “The Man Who Walked Around The World” official trailer
  10. ↑ Whisky Magazine – Johnnie Walker documentary tells story of a truly global brand
  11. ↑ Little Black Book – The Work That Made Me Ally Pankiw
  12. ↑ AdWeek – Creative 100: Honoring the Most Innovative Talent Across Advertising, TV, Visual Art and More
  13. ↑ Promonews - Dutch director Camille Boumans joins Partizan in London
  14. ↑ Little Black Book - Newly signed director Camille Boumans brings joy to the narrative at Partizan
  15. ↑ Promonews – Daniel Sachon joins Partizan for global representation
  16. ↑ Little Black Book – Daniel Sachon joins Partizan, bringing bold vision ans high-fashion edge
  17. ↑ Crazy pursuit in Michel Gondry’s world
  18. ↑ Imdb – Nima Nourizadeh’s short for Adidas: House Party
  19. ↑ D&AD Awards – Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes
  20. ↑ Clios, Gold Award – The Heroes, The Coca-Cola Company
  21. ↑ Packshotmag – Décryptage de la campagne des 70 ans d’Alpine
  22. ↑ Imdb – The Shadows Weaver (La Tisseuse d’Ombres)
  23. ↑ Variety – Michel Gondry’s ‘Maya, Give Me a Title’ Acquired by Indie Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
  24. ↑ Variety – Better Man, Best Character Animation / Live Action
  25. ↑ Deadline – Better Man, Best Character Animation / Live Action

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