Charly Destombes

PR Manager - Prime Video chez Amazon

France

About

Experience

  • PR Manager - Prime Video at Amazon
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    → Oversee the implementation of PR strategies and publicity campaigns for locally produced Amazon Original TV (scripted and unscripted), global Original and Exclusive series and the extensive movie and TV portfolio of Prime Video. → Oversee the development and implementation of concepts for premieres and other events related to Prime Video, including interviews with talent, set visits and press junkets for original, exclusive and first run content. → Work with key stakeholders across many regions including business leads, content teams, marketing teams, social media teams and external PR agencies. → Ensure consistency of company-wide communication, share worldwide best practices, and support impactful regional media strategies Recent PR work : → Movies LIBRE - Mélanie Laurent (France, 2024) l SENTINELLE - Hugo Benamozig & David Caviglioli (France, 2023) l MEDELLIN - Franck Gastambide (France, 2023) l LA GRAINE - Eloise Lang (France, 2023) l BDE - Michael Youn (France 2023) l CLARA LUCIANI : CA COMMENCE COMME CA - Philippe Lezin (France, 2023) l HAWA - Maimouna Doucouré (France 2022) l OVERDOSE - Olivier Marchal (France, 2022)... → Scripted Series ELLE, s01 - Laura Kitrell (USA, 2026) l CAMPUS DRIVERS, s01 - Thomas Boullé (France, 2026) l CULTE - 2BE3, s01 - Yaël Langmann (France, 2025) l ETOILE, s01 - Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino (USA, 2025) l THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, s03 - Jenny Han (USA, 2025) l CULTE, s01 - Louis Farge (France, 2024) l ESCORT BOYS, s01&02 - Ruben Alves (France, 2023-2025) l NUDES, s01 - Andrea Bescond, Lucie Borleteau & Sylvie Verheyde (France) l THE IDOL, s01 - Sam Levinson (USA, 2023)... → Unscripted Series TOUT SIMPLEMENT FAN, s01 (France, 2026) l POPSTARS, s01 (France, 2024) l COMEDY CLASS, s01 (France, 2024) l LOL : QUI RIT SORT, s03 (France, 2023)...

  • Le Public Système Cinéma (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Publicist - Netflix films
      Oct 2018 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      In charge of the national media coverage for Netflix films. → Elaborate publicity strategies ahead of film launches in France. → Coordinate press junkets and other press-related events. → Close contact on a daily basis with journalists regarding screenings/screeners, interviews, angles on upcoming pieces… → Write and send out press releases (trailer launch, first look reveal, film/date announcement…) → Arrange promotion schedules for talent + Talent handling PR work include: DON'T LOOK UP - Adam McKay (USA, 2021) l THE LOST DAUGHTER - Maggie Gyllenhaal (USA, 2021) - THE HARDER THEY FALL - Jeymes Samuel (USA, 2021) l ARMY OF THE DEAD - Zack Snyder (USA, 2021) l OXYGEN - Alexandre Aja (France, 2021) l MALCOLM & MARIE - Sam Levinson (USA, 2021) l PIECES OF A WOMAN - Kornél Mundruczó (USA, 2021) l THE PROM - Ryan Murphy (USA, 2020) l MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM - George C. Wolfe (USA, 2020) l THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME - Antonio Campos (USA, 2020) l OVER THE MOON - Glen Keane (USA, 2020) l THE BOYS IN THE BAND - Joe Mantello (USA, 2020) l THE OLD GUARD - Gina Prince-Bythewood (USA, 2020) l DA 5 BLOODS - Spike Lee (USA, 2020) l MARRIAGE STORY - Noah Baumbach (USA, 2019) l THE IRISHMAN - Martin Scorsese (USA, 2019) l UNCUT GEMS - Josh & Benny Safdie (USA, 2019) l THE LAUNDROMAT - Steven Soderbergh (USA, 2019) l TRIPLE FRONTIER - J.C. Chandor (USA, 2019) l PARIS EST A NOUS - Elisabeth Vogler (USA, 2019) l ROMA - Alfonso Cuaron (Mexico, 2018) l THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS - Joel & Ethan Coen (USA, 2018)…

    • Film & Festival Publicist
      Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr

      In charge of the national media coverage for movie releases : → Elaborate a communication strategy for each release. → Create the content of films’ press kits. → Coordinate press screenings, press junkets and press conferences. → Close contact on a daily basis with journalists regarding screenings, interviews, angles on upcoming pieces… → Arrange promotion schedules for talents + Talent handling PR work include: → Theatrical Releases ORANGES SANGUINES - Jean-Christophe Meurisse (France, 2021) - THE DEAD DON'T DIE - Jim Jarmush (USA, 2019) l GRETA - Neil Jordan (USA, 2019) l THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST - Desiree Akhavan (USA, 2018) l DETECTIVE DEE - Tsui Hark (China, 2018) l UNA QUESTIONE PRIVATA - Paolo & Vittorio Taviani (Italy, 2018) l ARCTIC - Joe Penna (USA, 2018) ... → Film Festivals DEAUVILLE AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL l BEAUNE THRILLER FILM FESTIVAL l GERARDMER FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL. → Events FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD, World Premiere in Paris (2018) - Red Carpet Coordination.

  • Film Coordinator, Film Office at Toronto International Film Festival
    Jun 2017 - Dec 2017 · 7 mos

    Liaison for internal and external film stakeholders for all invited guest coordination and content and materials collection : → Collect relevant content and materials for assigned films, to be used in our official printed and digital 
publications 
 → Coordinate the dissemination of required materials from invited films to internal stakeholders as they are available and help to organize them as required 
 → Assist in auditing official Festival publications 
 → Coordinate guest travel, accommodation and ground transportation logistics for assigned films 
 → Provide exceptional service to filmmakers, programmers and invited guests, ensuring a positive 
experience from invitation to arrival 
 → Communicate accreditation and ticketing details to guests of assigned films 
 → Build detailed itineraries for each invited guest of assigned films 
 → Provide on-site assistance to guests during the Festival for Guest Pass pick-up, tickets and general 
questions 
 Coordination work : HAPPY END - Michael Haneke (France-Austria-Germany, 2017) l SUBMERGENCE - Wim Wenders (USA, 2017) l THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER - Yorgos Lanthimos (UK-Ireland, 2017) l VICTORIA & ABDUL - Stephen Frears (UK-USA, 2017) l CUSTODY - Xavier Legrand (France, 2017) l BPM (BEATS PER MINUTE) - Robin Campillo (France, 2017) l FIRST REFORMED - Paul Schrader (USA, 2017) l HOSTILES - Scott Cooper (USA, 2017) l THE GUARDIANS - Xavier Beauvois (France, 2017) ...

  • Co-writer, co-director and co-producer at CANICULE (short film)
    May 2017 - Dec 2017 · 8 mos

    CANICULE is an award-winning short film directed by Leila Lamblin & Charly Destombes. Starring Natalia Pujszo, Louis de Villers, Tanya Mattouk, Charles Attans & Cody Austin Bush. Synopsis: On a hot summer night in Paris, Lou, 26, is throwing a party at her place. As the the time goes by, she appears to be at a crossroad in her life, slowly realizing she is not as personally fulfilled as she thought she was. A chapter will close that night, leaving room for a brand new start. Awards & Nominations: * Short Film Corner, Cannes Film Festival 2018. * Independent Shorts Awards, May 2018, Los Angeles - WINNER Platinum Award 'Best Film'. * TMFF - The Monthly Film Festival, May 2018, Glasgow - WINNER 'Audience Award' + NOMINEE 'Best Film'. * Thirteenth Film Festival, June 2018, Toronto - WINNER 'Best Short Film'. * Bucharest ShortCut CineFest, June 2018, Bucharest - NOMINEE 'Best Directors', 'Best Actress', 'Best Original Score'. * Top Shorts, September 2018 - HONORABLE MENTION 'Best Narrative Film'. * Oniros Film Awards, October 2018, Aosta - NOMINEE 'Best Short Film'. * Independent Shorts Awards - Annual Event, October 2019, Los Angeles - WINNER 'Best Narrative Short'.

  • Film Publicist at Marie Queysanne PR Office
    Sep 2012 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    In charge of the national media coverage for movie releases : → Create the content of films’ press kits. → Elaborate a communication strategy for each release. → Coordinate press screenings, press junkets and press conferences. → Contact journalists to invite them to screenings, to set up interviews, to discuss angles on upcoming articles… → Update actors and directors’ promotion schedules. PR work: THE FLORIDA PROJECT - Sean Baker (USA, 2017) l HIGH-RISE - Ben Wheatley (UK, 2016) l EL CLAN - Pablo Trapero (Argentina, 2016) l LE MERAVIGLIE - Alice Rohrwacher (Italy, 2015 - Cannes Grand Prix) l À TROIS ON Y VA - Jérôme Bonnell (France, 2015) l HYENA - Gerard Johnson (UK, 2015) l COLD IN JULY - Jim Mickle (USA, 2014) l BIRD PEOPLE - Pascale Ferran (France, 2014) l HIPPOCRATE - Thomas Lilti (France, 2014) l DARK TOUCH - Marina de Van (France, 2014) l GLORIA - Sebastian Lelio (Chile, 2014) l NIGHT MOVES - Kelly Reichardt (USA, 2014) l MAGIC MAGIC - Sebastian Silva (USA, 2013) l WE ARE WHAT WE ARE - Jim Mickle (USA, 2013) l MYSTERY - Lou Ye (China, 2013) l IT FELT LIKE LOVE - Eliza Hittman (USA, 2013) l MES SÉANCES DE LUTTE - Jacques Doillon (France, 2013) l LES INVISIBLES - Sébastien Lifshitz (France, 2012) ...