WHO ARE WE ?
What do we do? Distribute, promote, and develop physical video media to keep works alive outside of movie theaters.
What are we? That's a whole story…
PIONEERS
In 1996, Microcosmos and Seven were box-office hits in France, the Fugees were dominating the airwaves (and Walkmans) with Killing Me Softly, and the DVD was about to make its appearance and revolutionize the way we watch movies…
But most importantly, in April of that year, Arcadès took its first steps! The realization of a utopian dream shared by two friends, driven by their common love of…music. One of them, a musician, electrified audiences live with his band, but struggled to get his records into stores. From this observation arose a strong conviction: for a work to exist, it must be intelligently distributed.
A historical player in the sector, present since the emergence of DVD, independent by nature, and a pioneer by conviction, Arcadès continues to keep this ambition alive, 30 years later.
PASSIONATE PEOPLE
Chez Arcadès, le cinéma est une passion autant qu’un métier. Et de la passion naissent l’expertise et l’engagement ! Nous connaissons les titres, les éditeurs, les catalogues. Nous comprenons le secteur, ses rouages, ses spécificités. Nous croyons en la richesse des œuvres et en leur capacité à vivre longtemps — à condition de leur offrir les bons outils pour exister. Notre rôle : accompagner cette vie, et la valoriser sur le long terme via le support vidéo physique.
THE CONVINCED
Arcadès is also a story of convictions. And one in particular: that physical video media still has a bright future. Far more than just a way to watch a film, DVDs and Blu-rays are vehicles for transmitting cinematic heritage, tangible links to the works that move us, collector's items that we give with pleasure or treasure. In the digital age, we are betting on physicality. We are convinced it's a winning bet.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Behind every curated catalogue, every carefully delivered product, every piece of advice given, are people who are committed and passionate about their work.
At Arcadès, people are what matters most. Human connection and interaction are at the heart of our DNA.
Our role as a distributor places us at the center of an ecosystem of partners, customers, points of sale… And it is thanks to the human quality of our teams that the links necessary for its proper functioning are woven and endure.
With an average tenure of over 10 years, our team embodies the stability, reliability and commitment that make the difference.
These are the faces of those who drive this dynamic, put at the service of physical video support and those who bring it to life.
ALEXANDRA DESSORT
SALES DIRECTOR
Alexandra, Sales Director since 2023, has been one of the pillars of Arcadès since 2008.
PATRICK BELZ
PRESIDENT
President of Arcadès since 2016, Patrick has climbed all the ranks since his arrival, as an intern in ....
GUILLAUME SIMONET
LOGISTICS DIRECTOR
Director of the logistics division at Arcadès since January 2023, Guillaume has been in charge of logistics since 2014.
SYLVAIN LAMAMY
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE
In charge of development and commercial excellence, Sylvain has been developing the derivative products division of Arcadès for 2 years.
PIERRE MÉRIOT
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
A newcomer to the management team, Pierre knows Arcadès well, having completed a promising internship there in...