Romain Pissenem (FR)
High Scream is the acclaimed production company run by visionary French creative, Romain Pissenem. A renowned producer known for his groundbreaking work in the realm of immersive entertainment and electronic music events. With an innate talent for creating mesmerizing experiences that blend music, art, and technology, Pissenem has left an indelible mark on the global nightlife scene. Founded in the early 2000s in Paris, the immensely successful company has produced innovative, headline-grabbing events for a huge range of clients, specialising in the design and actualisation of music entertainment events, venue fit-outs and touring shows. Romain Pissenem has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Fisher, Black Coffee, Dj Snake, Amelie Lens, and Michael Bibi, to the world-famous Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel and Hï Ibiza. He also directed the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Stade de France, and worked with household names like Walt Disney, the Arab World Institute, Madison Square Garden, Coachella, and much more. His ability to merge cutting-edge technology with artistic innovation has earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
Throughout his career, Pissenem has spearheaded some of the most iconic shows and events around the world. His creative vision has brought to life immersive experiences that transport audiences into extraordinary realms of sound and spectacle. From dazzling light displays to awe-inspiring stage designs, each of Pissenem's productions is a testament to his unparalleled creativity and innovation. With a background in theatre and production stretching back to his teenage years, Romain Pissenem was an independent show director for many years before founding High Scream. His desire to start his own enterprise was influenced by the likes of Quentin Tarantino, who set up a production company to produce his films and have complete creative control over them. Taking the magic of theatre as the central inspiration, High Scream built its name through creating experiences for the public, bespoke in design and concept, universal in authenticity and wow-factor, environments where the crowd and performers become one fluid entity, fully immersing people inside the creative vision of the event.
Particularly in the electronic music field, this approach became hugely influential and helped the company’s reputation spread like wildfire. Super-club Ushuaïa Ibiza & Hï Ibiza becomes their first major client, with Romain Pissenem and his team developed the venues sensational themed parties. From there, High Scream’s client list grew to include Dj Snake at Parc Des Princes Stadium, Indochine Central Tour, Area 21 Live on Planet Earth, Black Coffee show in MSG, and the design and build for famed super-club Hï Ibiza plus many other world-leading venues, festivals and private events all the while his team growing to 35 permanent staff and over 100 global team members responsible for design, content, logistics and advancing all the technical aspects. Pissenem’s approach is simple when it comes to creating events: “As a chef in the kitchen, I choose the best ingredients and mix them.” From David Guetta’s world tour to French radio network Fun Radio’s arena shows for up to 20,000 people, no challenge is too big for him and his talented team. Beyond his achievements in nightlife and music production, Pissenem is also deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity and exploring new artistic frontiers. Whether crafting immersive audiovisual experiences or pushing the limits of live performance, he continues to inspire audiences around the world with his bold vision and boundless imagination.