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Vincent Viandier

Festival & Event Operations Manager

€550/day
Cannes, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Vincent

Senior event operations and protocol manager with over 15 years of experience in supervising high-profile international events, bridging culture, entertainment, and institutional representation.

Proven expertise in managing red carpets, protocol, guest reception, and ticketing operations for major international festivals and live events, in contexts where reputation, security, and flawless execution are essential. Roles held intersect general management, talent, security, press, and production, with a constant focus on alignment, discretion, and operational excellence.

Recognized for the ability to structure complex operational frameworks, anticipate risks, and make rapid real-time decisions. Solid experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating VIPs, top talents, and institutional stakeholders in high-pressure, high-media exposure environments.

Leadership approach based on:
• Strategic steering of event operations
• Management of protocol and executive-level guest experience
• Governance of red carpets and official ceremonies
• Coordination of talents, VIPs, and key stakeholders
• Transversal leadership and crisis management

Contributions to internationally renowned events, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Red Sea International Film Festival, and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, as well as major live productions.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Cannes (up to 50km)

Experience

  • HOPSCOTCH EVENT
    Red Carpet Manager
    ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE
    November 2025 - December 2025 (1 month)
    Djeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Operational supervision of the guest red carpet. Flow management during high-attendance events and galas. Management of host/hostess teams assigned to the area. Constant communication with protocol, press, security, and technical management services. Real-time management of incidents, unforeseen events, and special situations. Coordination with talent handlers and adjacent teams to ensure a smooth experience.
    Protocol Event Management Red Carpet
  • Festival Guitare en Scène
    Ticketing Manager
    ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE
    October 2025 - Today (8 months)
    Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, France
    Assisted Guitare en Scène with the implementation, monitoring, and coordination of ticketing. Development of partnerships, management and optimization of distributor sales (Weezevent, Fnac, Ticketmaster, SeeTickets, etc.), customer service, and production relations. Data-driven approach: conversion tracking, audience and customer journey analysis, targeted sales strategies.
    Ticketing Partnership Management
  • Festival de Cannes
    Protocol Ticketing Coordinator
    FILM AND AV
    May 2025 - Today (1 year and 1 month)
    Cannes, France
    Ensure smooth coordination between specific ticketing services, optimize ticket distribution, and provide operational support to protocol offices.
    Operational coordination, supervision of reception staff.
    Support for key events, assistance with ceremonies, special operations, and management requests.
    Ticketing Event Management Protocol

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Education

  • Master 2 in Management and Business Administration Sciences, International Management, Finance, Marketing
    IAE Caen
    2008
    Master 2 Sciences de Gestion et du Management, Management International, Finance, Marketing
  • Master 1 in Project Economic Analysis, Marketing / Marketing Management, General
    University of Le Havre
    2007
    Master 1 Analyste Économiste du Projet, Marketing / gestion du marketing, général

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