Simon Tavares

Production of events in the cultural sector. Recently for the Parisian agency Bureau Betak with the organization of an exhibition project in Istanbul: collaboration with a design team, scenography, project management, logistics, artwork transportation, organization of the exhibition setup.

I have been producing and directing professional audiovisual projects since November 2022.

Before that, between 2016 and 2020, I produced two documentary fiction projects in Alaska. This resulted in a multi-media narrative including: photographic exhibitions in several French cities, audiovisual installations, the production of a music video for the band Montagne, the publication of a book (Welcome to Paradise), and the production of a podcast series (https://urlz.fr/lOnY).

In 2022, I led photo and video workshops at the Eyi Moan Ndong school in Malabo (Equatorial Guinea).

In my work, I prioritize details, their interpretation, and ensuring that the production brings a narrative to the image.

Executive production of a sequence for the documentary Planet Earth III (BBC Nature) in Equatorial Guinea (November 2022 - January 2023).

Production of the teaser for the Château Sonic Festival 2023 (May 2023)

Production and direction of a documentary short film for Château de la Tour du Clos Vougeot in Burgundy (October 2023)

Production of a photo campaign during a sea mission with the NGO Sea Shepherd (April 2024)

Production and direction of a fashion shoot for the brand ESFAO Studio (May 2024)

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Website: www.simontavaresdacosta.com

Cultural projects:

- Development and implementation of long-term programming

- Support for the Equatoguinean art scene: meetings, scouting, accompaniment, and follow-up of local artists

- Implementation of cultural activities with artists (workshops, performances, concerts, conferences, etc.)

- Logistics management (management of the French Institute's spaces and studios calendar and setup according to events)

- Production management (supervision and management of two technicians and technical service providers)

- Administrative and budgetary management (setup and monitoring of budgets, drafting of contracts and agreements with artists and service providers)

- Relations with educational institutions for the development of culture/youth projects

- Cultural mediation, reception, and audience management Communication:

- Production of communication tools (posters, flyers, cultural agenda, newsletter)

- Management of social media and the website

- Relations with the press and partners (TV/radio appearances, conferences, and press releases)