Olivier Catherin

Olivier Catherin is a seasoned professional in the animation industry, currently serving as a Creative Producer and Animation Consultant at Divers since January 2019, where international projects are developed and coproduced with various French production companies. Concurrently, Olivier teaches Film History and Animation Production at Sciences Po Lille and coordinates the animated film sector Master's program at INAsup. Previous roles include coordinating funding for the animation sector in Hauts-de-France at Pictanovo and serving as Executive Officer for Noranim, enhancing the regional animation industry. Olivier has held various positions in film programming and management, including director roles at the Agence du Court Métrage and Les Trois Ours, and has been involved in the Association française du cinéma d'animation. Olivier's academic background includes a Master in Cultural Management from EAC Paris and a DEA in Anthropology from EHESS.