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 1991Campaign – Partizan goes international as funding deal allows US start-up. 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 selected for A-list festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, the Quinzaine and South by Southwest (SXSW). Its films have won awards at the Berlin International Film Festival, the BAFTAs, and the Toronto, Sundance and Tribeca film festivals, as well as nominations for the Academy Awards and the Césars.
Partizan Group The company is currently organized into several divisions : Midi Minuit Holding, which oversees all of the group's activities, including the production of commercials and music videos. Partizan Films, which produces feature films (among which Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindVariety – Pic pitch plays at Propaganda, The Science of Sleep, Dog Pound, Moonwalkers, Better ManVariety – ‘Better Man’ Review: Robbie Williams Biopic Would Be a Snooze, but for the Wild Choice to Depict Him as a ChimpThe Hollywood Reporter – Better Man, Best Character Animation / Live Action). Partizan Studio, which produces animated videos and films (Formerly, Partizan Lab). The Darkroom, a section dedicated to artistic experimentation.Partizan Little Black Book – Launches Darkroom, a Creative Hub Focused on Young Talent Royal Post, a post-production and special effects department. Partizan Management, a talent management division in Los Angeles that supports directors in their feature film and TV series projects.The Wrap – Michel Gondry to direct “The Green Hornet” (press release)Deadline – Todd Phillips, Joel Silver plan to tap unknowns for mystery laugher “Project X”Little Black Book – Anthony Wonke launches “The Man Who Walked Around The World” official trailerWhisky Magazine – Johnnie Walker documentary tells story of a truly global brand
Main Associated Directors Partizan has supported the career development of directors such as:
Productions Music Videos 1986 : Elli Medeiros Toi mon toit directed by Chantal Perrin 1987 : Indochine Les Tzars directed by Marc Caro 1993 : Björk Human Behaviour directed by Michel Gondry 1993 : IAM Je danse le Mia directed by Michel Gondry 1993 : Jean-François Coen La Tour de Pise directed by Michel Gondry 1995 : The Rolling Stones Like a Rolling Stone directed by Michel Gondry 1996 : Sneaker Pimps 6 Underground directed by Toby Tremlett 1996 : Sneaker Pimps Post-Modern Sleaze directed by Howard Greenhalgh 1997 : Daft Punk Around the World directed by Michel Gondry 1997 : Björk Bachelorette directed by Michel Gondry 1999 : Axelle Red Parce que c'est toi directed by Éric Coignoux, Philippe Gautier and Doug Nichol 1999 : Indochine Juste toi et moi directed by Jean-Pierre Pilot 2000 : Étienne Daho Intégrale clips directed by Éric Coignoux, Philippe Gautier and Doug Nichol 2001 : Basement Jaxx Where's Your Head At directed by Traktor 2001 : Fatboy Slim Ya Mama directed by Traktor 2002 : Nas One Mic directed by Chris Robinson 2002 : The White Stripes Seven Nation Army directed by Alex & Martin 2002 : Kylie Minogue Come into My World directed by Michel Gondry 2003 : Snoop Dogg & Charlie Wilson Pharrell Williams Beautiful directed by Chris Robinson 2004 : U2 Vertigo directed by Alex & Martin 2005 : Dredg Bug Eyes directed by Philip Andelman 2013 : Daft Punk Pharrell Williams Get Lucky directed by Warren Fu 2013 : Daft Punk and Julian Casablancas Infinity Repeating directed by Warren Fu 2017 : Shaka Ponk Gung Ho directed by Guillaume Panariello 2022 : Stromae L’Enfer directed by Julien Soulier 2024 : Indochine La Belle et la Bête directed by Art Camp 2025 : Megan Thee Stallion Neva Play directed by Warren Fu
Commercials 1995 : Levi’s “Drugstore” directed by Michel Gondry 1996 : Smirnoff “Smarienberg” Crazy pursuit in Michel Gondry’s world pioneering the bullet time effect directed by Michel Gondry 1997 : Diesel “5AM Mono Village” directed by Traktor 1998 : Miller Lite “Arm Control” directed by Traktor 1999 : Levi’s “ID” Flat Eric directed by Quentin Dupieux 2001 : Fox Sports “Campaign” directed by Traktor 2003 : Honda “Cog” directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet 2006 : Nespresso “What Else?” George Clooney directed by Michel Gondry 2008 : Adidas “House Party”Imdb – Nima Nourizadeh’s short for Adidas: House Party directed by Nima Nourizadeh 2009 : Evian “Roller Babies” directed by Michael Gracey 2009 : T-Mobile “Dance” directed by Michael Gracey 2010 : Hornbach “Hymne Des Machens” directed by Nico Beyer 2014 : Airline “Transavia – The Take-Off” directed by Victor Haegelin 2014 : Schwartz “The Sound of Taste” directed by Chris Cairns 2015 : Lego “Everything is not Awesome” directed by Martin Stirling 2018 : John Lewis “Moz The Monster” directed by Michel Gondry 2021 : Adobe “Fantastic Voyage” directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet 2023 : Canal+ “The Secret of Wakany” directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet 2024 : Loewe “Decades of Confusion” directed by Ally Pankiw 2025 : Coca-Cola x Marvel “The Heroes” directed by Antoine Bardou-JacquetD&AD Awards – Coca-Cola x Marvel: The HeroesClios, Gold Award – The Heroes, The Coca-Cola Company 2025 : Alpine “70th anniversary” directed by Antoine Bardou-JacquetPackshotmag – Décryptage de la campagne des 70 ans d’Alpine 2025 : Chanel “Métiers d’Art 2026” Margaret Qualley and A$AP Rocky directed by Michel Gondry
Short Films 1994 : KO Kid by Marc Caro 1998 : The Letter by Michel Gondry 1999 : Black XXX-Mas by Pieter Van Hees 2001 : Pourkoi... Passkeu by Tristan Aurouet and Gilles Lellouche, won the Gras Savoye Award during Short Film Day at the Cannes Film Festival. 2002 : Véronique by Patrick Bergh, 1st prize at the Short Film Festival - Film 4/Orange. 2003 : Little Clumps of Hair by Jim Hosking 2003 : Esther's Pool by David Chidlow 2003 : Goodbye, Cruel World by Vito Rocco 2006 : Work by Jim Hosking 2008 : Big Range by Michael Wright 2010 : Rob and Valentyna in Scotland by Eric Lynne, awarded at the Sundance Film Festival and the BAFTA/LA Short Film Award. 2013 : Zygomatiques by Stephen Cafiero, special jury award at the 28th edition of the Brest European Short Film FestivalBrest European Short Film Festival - Zygomatiques in the Official Jury: humor and emotion rewarded, 1st public award and best acting award (to Alexandre Astier and Simon Astier) at the Meudon Comedy Short Film FestivalMeudon Comedy Short Film Festival - Zygomatiques in the Prize List 2013, shortlisted at the Critics’ Week of the Cannes Film Festival 2013. 2015 : Captain 3D by Victor Haegelin 2026 : The Shadows Weaver (La Tisseuse d’Ombres) by Anne HorelImdb – The Shadows Weaver (La Tisseuse d’Ombres), awarded at the Artefact AI Film Festival, the WAIFF Cannes as well as the ADC Awards.
Feature Films Year Title Director Starring Festivals Genre 1993 Sting: Ten Summoners Tales Doug Nichol Grammy Awards (1994) documentary music 1994 Lenny Kravitz: Alive from Planet Earth Doug Nichol documentary music 2001 Human Nature Michel Gondry Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, and Rosie Perez Cannes Film Festival (2001) comedy drama 2004 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Michel Gondry Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet and Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Tom Wilkinson Academy Awards (2005), Berlin International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and BAFTAs surrealist science fiction romantic drama 2006 Dave Chapelle’s Block Party Michel Gondry Dave Chappelle Toronto International Film Festival (2005) documentary concert 2006 The Science Of Sleep Michel Gondry Gael García Bernal, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Alain Chabat Berlin International Film Festival (2006) and Sundance Film Festival (2006) surrealistic science fantasy comedy 2008 Part of the Weekend Never Dies Saam Farahmand et Soulwax documentary music 2008 Be Kind, Rewind Michel Gondry Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow, and Melonie Diaz Berlin International Film Festival (2008) and Sundance Film Festival (2008) buddy comedy 2010 Turn It Loose Alastair Siddons BFI London Film Festival (2010) and Edinburgh International Film Festival (2009) documentary 2010 The Thorn In The Heart Michel Gondry Cannes Film Festival (2009) documentary 2010 Dog Pound Kim Chapiron Tribeca Festival (2010) psychological thriller 2011 The Art Of Love Emmanuel Mouret François Cluzet, Julie Depardieu and Frédérique Bel BFI London Film Festival (2011) comedy 2012 The We And The I Michel Gondry Directors’ Fortnight (2012) comedy drama 2014 Is The Man Who Is Tall Happy? Michel Gondry Noam Chomsky Berlin International Film Festival (2014) documentary animation 2015 Being A.P. Anthony Wonke Toronto International Film Festival (2015) documentary 2015 Microbe & Gasoline Michel Gondry New York Film Festival (2015), San Francisco International Film Festival (2016) comedy drama road movie 2015 Moonwalkers Antoine Bardou-Jacquet Rupert Grint, Ron Perlman, Robert Sheehan SXSW South by Southwest (2015) comedy crime 2020 The Night Doctor (Médecin de Nuit) Élie Wajeman Vincent Macaigne and Sara Giraudeau Cannes Film Festival (2020) drama 2023 I Used To Be Funny Ally Pankiw Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa and Jason Jones comedy drama 2023 The Book of Solutions Michel Gondry Pierre Niney and Blanche Gardin Directors’ Fortnight (2023) comedy drama 2024 Maya, Give Me a TitleVariety – Michel Gondry’s ‘Maya, Give Me a Title’ Acquired by Indie Sales (EXCLUSIVE) Michel Gondry Pierre Niney Crystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival (2025) adventure animation comedy 2025 Better ManVariety – Better Man, Best Character Animation / Live ActionDeadline – Better Man, Best Character Animation / Live Action Michael Gracey Robbie Williams and Nicole Appleton AACTA International Awards (2025) biographical jukebox musical drama film
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