Triumphant Olympic Opening ceremonies showcasing the Olympic values of sustainability, equality and diversity in a since unseen moment of global unity.
Julian moved to Rio de Janeiro two years before the ceremonies to become the principal touchpoint for Executive Producer Marco Balich during initial creative and production development of both ceremonies.
In addition to general management of the ceremonies, special projects included managing the IOC, Olympic Cauldron design & creation, Tokyo2020, NBC & rights-holding broadcasters, and the creation and communication of the 'Athletes' Forest', created by the seeds planted by all Rio2016 Olympians during their arrival at the Athletes' Parade.
Personal Highlights
- Widest-reaching sustainability message in televised history
- On-site representative for Executive Producer
- Managed the Creative Department
- Developed Org Chart & Production Team
- Special Projects including Cauldron Creation, Broadcasters, IOC Segments, Athletes' Forest
Team
Executive ProducerMarco Balich
Creative ExecutiveAbel Gomes
Creative DirectorsFernando Meirelles, Daniela Thomas, Andrucha Waddington
Cauldron DesignerAnthony Howe
Technical ProducerJames Lee
Produced by Cerimonias Cariocas 2016
