Gaumont Animation Unveils Its New Organization Gaumont Animation - February 2014

 
Following the departure of Jean-Pierre Quenet at the end of 2013 after nearly 10 years as Head of Production Operations, Pierre Belaisch, Gaumont Animation’s Managing Director reveals the production studio’s new structure.

Marc Dhrami takes on the role of Head of Production adding studio operations & productions to his co-production responsibilities. Dhrami joined Gaumont Animation in January 2011 as Head of Financing & Co-productions.

Michael Manaud becomes Director, Legal & Business Affairs, adding financing solutions with subsiding bodies and any potential investor but except via co-productions, to his legal responsibilities. Manaud joined Gaumont Animation in 2001 in the legal department.

Finally, on top of heading development, Heath Kenny becomes Creative VP and Executive Producer in charge of scouting new projects, both existing IPs and originals, to develop and bring to production. He will work closely with Marc Dhrami and Michael Manaud to ensure the best equation between artistic and economic ambitions. Kenny will also be responsible for strengthening Gaumont Animation's relationship with North American partners – right owners, broadcasters and co-producers.

This new organization has been effective since January 6th, 2014.