The famous "wow" effect?

A constant and controlled emotional pace

We think of this recurring request as "that moment in time" when a wave of positive and contagious energy sweeps over the entire audience.
Thanks to a consistent grasp of our tried-and-tested formula of what we call "emotional pacing", born out of our theatrical approach, we can ensure that the "wow" effect arises several times during the shows or ceremonies we design.

Production / Réalisation

“What you see is what you get…”

Concrètement, nous mettons un point d’honneur à ce que les images diffusées post-évènement soient totalement fidèles à celles du storyboard et aux rendus 3D présentés lors de la phase de conception. Cette probité professionnelle est une des valeurs fondamentales de notre entreprise qui permet de fédérer nos talentueux collaborateurs.

Pre-production

Complete support from A to Z

From concept to completion, we're with you every step of the way to ensure that your project is represented truly and goes off smoothly. Thanks to our own command of all production tools, we can assure you of our full confidence in our resources and technical service providers. Our dynamic, personable and participative management style unites our teams in a single common goal: the pursuit of success.

Concept

Aim high, aim true

Our technical experience, our grasp of scale relationships, our readiness to put ourselves in the spectator's position and our thirst for innovation keep us at the forefront of design. It's this alchemy that means we can bring you a fair and original approach, the feasibility of which we guarantee from the design stage onwards.

Development

Receptive, responsive, collaborative

Our working method based on listening and responding effectively enables us to put our skills at your service and to rise to the challenge at hand. When it comes to working outside of France, our method means total immersion in the culture of the country, a certain perspective, humility and a sort of innocence – this angle allows us to capture and elevate the identity of a people or a nation.
We work with local multidisciplinary teams supported by international experts. We believe this proactive and cordial collaboration is the key to the success of the project.

Your approach

A wish, a spark, an inspiration
 
Feel free to contact us about the event of your dreams. From the most abstract of visions to the most concrete of ideas, we'll bring into play our expertise and together we will build an impactful project that represents you.
Who we are
We transform your ideas
Partners since 2007, Martin Arnaud and Marilyn Kuentz are poised to design, produce and direct, in collaboration with you, ephemeral or permanent large-scale projects that are accessible to all while boasting strong added value in terms of storytelling and content, deep local ties and universal values.
into living stories
Drawing on both cutting-edge technology and classic dramaturgy, Les Petits Français have to their name a portfolio of truly diverse large-scale projects: sports ceremonies, multimedia entertainment, cultural and historical shows, urban scenography, shoots and XR events (virtual studios).

In Europe, of course, but also in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, the events and shows designed by Les Petits Français are produced by multidisciplinary teams, recruited on the basis of their skills, but also the geographical location and the field of action of the project in question – to ensure a perfectly on-point production.
that will make you dream
What sets Les Petits Français apart is their ability to hear you out and to research: the culture and history of your project are the very essence of their work. Their expertise can be seen in the accuracy of their aim, as they combine technical prowess with artistic ambition, so that each spectator feels personally touched.
Martin Arnaud
Show Designer and Director
Associate Director and Founder of Les Petits Français
Marilyn Kuentz
Content Producer and Executive Producer
Associate Director and Founder of Les Petits Français
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Martin Arnaud
Show Designer et Metteur en scène
More than an artist or a director, Martin defines himself as a show designer, providing a vision and an overall artistic direction from the initial idea to the completion of each project. He co-founded Les Petits Français in 2007 to live out his desire to use technical means in the interests of artistic ambitions.

After studying philosophy, Martin started out as an assistant director in 1992, working with some of Europe's leading directors. In 1998, he directed the opening and closing ceremonies of the Soccer World Cup in Paris, marking his entry into the world of "large-scale shows".
In addition to the major ceremonies on his CV, Martin has produced a host of live and multimedia shows. These captivating experiences combining the most avant-garde technologies, exploration and innovation, have taken place all over the world, some attracting over 3 million spectators.

With more than 25 years' experience, Martin and Les Petits Français have seen their exceptional events presented with prestigious national and international awards.
KEY SKILLS:
  • Show design, concept,
     artistic and scenographic
     direction, staging
  • A passion for culture
  • Analysis and excellent
    command of multimedia and
     entertainment technologies
  • Global vision of production
  • Ability to lead and motivate
    large teams
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Marilyn Kuentz
Content Producer and Executive Producer
After completing studies in law, political science and communications, in 2000 Marilyn Kuentz joined the events company Capital Events, where she worked as a project and production manager in various fields (the luxury industry, retail and public institutions).

In 2003, together with the artistic director of Martine Thiebault Valette, an agency specializing in business tourism, she set up the communications/production department, within which she managed bespoke scenographic and artistic concepts and productions for pharmaceutical laboratories.
In 2004, she assisted Martin with the creation and production of the Athens Paralympic Games ceremonies.

After several years freelancing on corporate projects as well as live and multimedia shows, in 2007 she co-founded Les Petits Français, where she manages, develops and produces all projects.For more than 15 years, alongside her production duties, Marilyn's congeniality has been key in nurturing our most precious asset: our family of talented employees.
KEY SKILLS:
  • Oversight of all production phases
  • Project, content and
    production management
    through to completion
  • A passion for culture
  • Selection, supervision and
    coordination of
    multidisciplinary teams
ProjeCts
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