Press Release

Multi award-winning, independent animation production company, Nexus Productions, is delighted to welcome Cyril Houplain to join its thriving pool of talent. Nexus Productions’ stable of other outstanding directors include Smith & Foulkes, Kuntzel + Deygas, Sam Morrison, Satoshi Tomioka, Jim Le Fevre, Boris & David, Woof Wan-Bau, Carolina Melis, Pic Pic Andre, Jonas Odell, Tom & Mark Perrett, Celyn, Production IG and Bessy & Combe.
Cyril graduated from the ESAG School (Ecole Superieure d’arts Graphiques) to find he was in unbelievable demand. He was invited to LA to collaborate in the Art Graphic exhibition starring Moebius Giger, Bilal, Druillet and other famous cartoon artists. This later continued with an exhibition in Paris at Stardom Gallery and also individually at La Ferme Du Buisson, Habitat and Le Bon Marchà©.
Soon afterwards Cyril enjoyed a stint in the fashion world providing illustrations for articles in Elle magazine and creating the artwork for Cartier’s Perfume packaging that was distributed worldwide. Also, Cyril is the overall art director for the famous French author/singer Matthieu Chedid aka ‘M’ with whom he enjoys a close relationship. Cyril designed his logo and DVD, art directs his tours and creates all his record sleeve artwork.

He has also directed M’s world acclaimed promo entitled “Ma Melodie” that was featured in both onedotzero and Resfest. It went on to win second prize at Le Club des Directeurs Artistiques and was selected to appear in Annecy and several other festivals. It was also nominated in Les Victoires de la Musique 2005, the French equivalent of the Brit Awards.
Cyril’s most recent project since joining Nexus has been an exciting set of Mastercard idents, lined up for a Christmas delivery. Other work has included the rebranding for the music channel TMF, currently on air.
Charlotte Bavasso, Joint Managing Director, at Nexus Productions said, “Cyril fits in perfectly, his individual and imaginative style are exactly what we value at Nexus. We look forward to nurturing his talent and anticipate a successful working relationship with him.”
To view his work, please visit www.nexusproductions.com