Marc Dorcel (born in March 1934) is a French-Hungarian producer of adult erotic films who founded the company Video Marc Dorcel (or simply Marc Dorcel). Besides producing films by himself, he also produces films in partnership with people like Michel Ricaud, Cyril Randuineau, Marc Ange and Julo Kaiel. Dorcel is known for the long-running Pornochic film series. Dorcel was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2015.
Marc Dorcel | |
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| Born | 27 March 1934 |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, director and founder of Video Marc Dorcel |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Children | 1 |
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Adult erotic films |
| Genre | Pornography |
| Headquarters | France |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Pornographic films |
| Website | Official website  |
In the 1990s, Marc Dorcel became the first French porn producer to employ actresses under exclusivity contracts. Dorcel's first brand ambassador, in the late 1990s, was Laure Sainclair,[1] followed by other female performers such as Mélanie Coste[2] and Yasmine Lafitte.[3]
3D/360° films
editDistribution deals
editThe company's films are distributed in the U.S. by Wicked Pictures.[5]
On 1 March 2006, Dorcel launched Dorcel TV, a cable and satellite service broadcasting adult films.[6] Dorcel TV is also available online. Video Marc Dorcel has also expanded to include a range of gay erotic content.
In August 2008, Private Media Group announced it has established an alliance with Video Marc Dorcel to collaborate in the home video market. The collaboration starts with a three-year DVD distribution agreement for France and going forward it is expected that Private and Marc Dorcel will explore additional opportunities in other territories. It is also expected that Private and Marc Dorcel will join forces on distribution platforms including Internet and IPTV/VOD in both France and across the EU.[7]
The studio's content is also available online through archos.com.[8]
In October 2017, Marc Dorcel has partnered with Canada's Vanessa Media to launch a TV channel and VOD service in Canada in French and English language.[9]
Awards
editVideo Marc Dorcel has been nominated for AVN Awards on many occasions.[10][11] The following is a selection of some of the major adult erotic awards won by Dorcel personally or by his company:
- 1995 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) for Le Parfum de Mathilde[12]
- 1995 Hot d'Or Award – Best European Director (Citizen Shane)[13]
- 1996 Hot d'Or Awards – Best European Director, Best European Film and Best Remake or Adaptation, all for La Princesse et La Pute – The Princess and The Whore)[14]
- 1998 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) for President by Day, Hooker by Night[12]
- 1998 Hot d'Or d'Honneur for special achievements in the European adult industry[15]
- 1999 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) for Drop Sex: Wipe The Floor[12]
- 1999 Hot d'Or Award – Best European Movie (L'enjeu du desir)[16]
- 2001 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) for Tell Me What You Want[12]
- 2001 Venus Award – French National Prize[17]
- 2001 FICEB Ninfa Award – Lifetime Achievement Award[18]
- 2002 AVN Award – Best American Release in Europe (The Hot Video Award) for Dark Angels[12]
- 2008 Eroticline Award – Special Award for Outstanding Achievements[19]
- 2009 Hot d'Or Award – Best French Film (Ritual – Marc Dorcel/Wicked Pictures)[citation needed]
- 2011 XBIZ Award – European Studio of the Year[20]
- 2012 XBIZ Award – European Studio of the Year[21]
- 2012 XBIZ Award – European Feature Release of the Year (Les Filles de la Campagne)[21]
- 2013 XBIZ Award – Parody Release of the Year, Drama (Inglorious Bitches)[22]
- 2013 XBIZ Award – European Studio of the Year[22]
- 2013 XBIZ Award – European Feature Release of the Year (Inglorious Bitches)[22]
- 2014 XBIZ Award – European Studio of the Year[23]
- 2014 XBIZ Award – Specialty Release of the Year[24]
- 2014 XBIZ Award – European Feature Release of the Year (Claire Castel, The Chambermaid)[24]
- 2014 AVN Award – Best Foreign Feature (L’Innocente)[25]
- 2015 XBIZ Award – European Studio of the Year[26]
- 2015 XBIZ Award – European Feature Release of the Year (Russian Institute: Lesson 19: Holidays at My Parents)[26]
- 2015 AVN Hall of Fame[27]
- 2017 XBIZ Award – Foreign Studio of the Year[28]
- 2017 XBIZ Award – Foreign Feature Release of the Year (My Daughter Is A Whore – Marc Dorcel/Wicked Pictures)[28]
- 2018 XBIZ Europa Award – Feature Movie of the Year (Undercover)[29]
- 2018 XBIZ Europa Award – Glamcore Movie of the Year (Luxure: Wife to Educate)[29]
- 2018 XBIZ Europa Award – Studio of the Year [29]
- 2019 XBIZ Award – Foreign Studio of the Year[30]
- 2019 XBIZ Europa Award – Glamcore Movie of the Year (Clea, Private Banker)[31]
- 2019 XBIZ Europa Award – Studio of the Year[31]
References
edit- ^ Comment Marc Dorcel est devenu le prince du X Archived 16 July 2022 at the Wayback Machine, Stratégies, 20 July 1998
- ^ Philippe Vecchi, Mélanie, mon ange pervers, GQ France, August 2008
- ^ Yasmine, ex-égérie Dorcel: “Maintenant je sais pourquoi je suis devenue hardeuse”, Les Inrockuptibles, 9 January 2011
- ^ "3D, 360° virtual reality is ready to launch - on an adult film". 5 October 2015.
- ^ Ron Martin (10 January 2004). "Dorcel Signs Priscila Sol to Performance Contract". AVN. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2008.
- ^ "Le producteur de films X Marc Dorcel lance Dorcel TV" (in French). AFP. 1 March 2006. Retrieved 29 August 2007.
- ^ "Private Media Group Announces Landmark Strategic Alliance With Marc Dorcel". prvt.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2008. Retrieved 13 March 2009.
- ^ "Archos Content Portal Expands: Paramount & Porn: Digital-Lifestyles". digital-lifestyles.info. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ^ "Marc Dorcel launches Canadian TV channel, VOD service". www.digitaltveurope.net. 11 October 2017. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ^ "2014 AVN Awards Show – History". Avnawards.com. Archived from the original on 24 February 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- ^ [1] Archived 18 July 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e "AVN AWARDS PAST WINNERS". AVN. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
- ^ "Marc Dorcel: Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 26 August 2007.
- ^ 5ème cérémonie des Hot d'Or Archived 16 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Hot d'Or 1998 Winners". Hot d'Or. Archived from the original on 25 August 2007. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
- ^ "Hot d'Or 1999 Winners". Hot d'Or. Archived from the original on 24 August 2007. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
- ^ "Venus 2002 - Messe-Preview & Awards". Archived from the original on 9 February 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ "2001 FICEB Award Nominees & Winners". Archived from the original on 4 January 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Complete 2008 eLINE Award Winners from Venus Berlin". Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ XBIZ Award Winners, XBIZ, February 2011
- ^ a b XBIZ Award Winners, XBIZ, January 2012
- ^ a b c "2013 XBIZ Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ Dan Miller (24 January 2014). "2014 XBIZ Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ a b XBIZ Award Winners 2014, XBIZ, January, 2014
- ^ "AVN Announces the Winners of the 2014 AVN Awards". avn.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ^ a b XBIZ Award Winners, XBIZ, January, 2015
- ^ "Class of 2015: Meet the AVN Hall of Fame Inductees". AVN.com. Adult Video News. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- ^ a b XBIZ. "2017 XBIZ Awards Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ a b c XBIZ. "1st-Ever XBIZ Europa Awards Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ XBIZ. "2019 XBIZ Awards Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ a b XBIZ. "Winners Announced for 2019 XBIZ Europa Awards". XBIZ. Retrieved 16 December 2019.