Cinema
About
Since four years, WBC Cinema brings together every profession in the sector, with the exception of artistic talents: producers, distributors, agents, sales, legal, financial, operators...
With our partners such as french n°1 professionnal magazine le Film français, we identify talents who contribute to the discussion regarding the evolution of the French speaking movie and audiovisual industry, are committed to their ideas, provoke change and inspire others.
Current prom (2023-2024)
Manon Kerjean
Founder of Lost in Frenchlation
Manon Kerjean
Founder of Lost in Frenchlation
2023-2024 promotion
Manon Kerjean created the film club Lost in Frenchlation in 2015. She fosters French cinematographic culture among foreigners by organizing film screenings with English subtitles throughout France. At the same time, she develops partnerships for the Cuult' platform, which promotes access to culture for everyone, with the 25e Heure team. She is also one of the founding members of the association Inclusiv, which works on issues of accessibility to cinema.
Manon Kerjean created the film club Lost in Frenchlation in 2015. She fosters French cinematographic culture among foreigners by organizing film screenings with English subtitles throughout France. At the same time, she develops partnerships for the Cuult' platform, which promotes access to culture for everyone, with the 25e Heure team. She is also one of the founding members of the association Inclusiv, which works on issues of accessibility to cinema.
Jean Fall
Founder of Cinewax
Jean Fall
Founder of Cinewax
2023-2024 promotion
Since 2015, Jean Fall has been working with Cinewax to make African cultures known around the world through screenings, festivals, an image education program, and the development of the Online African film festival platform (OAFF). With more than 150 events organized, reaching an audience in 70 countries, the structure has participated in the emergence of the young generation of African directors, and in the production of content that promotes the diversity and richness of the continent.
Since 2015, Jean Fall has been working with Cinewax to make African cultures known around the world through screenings, festivals, an image education program, and the development of the Online African film festival platform (OAFF). With more than 150 events organized, reaching an audience in 70 countries, the structure has participated in the emergence of the young generation of African directors, and in the production of content that promotes the diversity and richness of the continent.
- Email:jean@cinewax.org
Luce Grosjean
Co-founder & president of Miyu Distribution
Luce Grosjean
Co-founder & president of Miyu Distribution
2023-2024 promotion
A graduate of Gobelins in production, Luce Grosjean worked for the French association of animation cinema (AFCA) and the Network of animation cinema schools (RECA), before creating Sève Films in 2014, which became Miyu Distribution. The company, based in Montpellier, manages a catalog of more than 700 animated short films. It organizes screenings of films from the schools to the festivals, paying a special attention to authors of short films with stories that help develop imaginations. Five of them have been nominated for an Oscar.
A graduate of Gobelins in production, Luce Grosjean worked for the French association of animation cinema (AFCA) and the Network of animation cinema schools (RECA), before creating Sève Films in 2014, which became Miyu Distribution. The company, based in Montpellier, manages a catalog of more than 700 animated short films. It organizes screenings of films from the schools to the festivals, paying a special attention to authors of short films with stories that help develop imaginations. Five of them have been nominated for an Oscar.
- Email:luce.grosjean@miyu.fr
Marie Prouzet
Artistic Agent at Times art
Marie Prouzet
Artistic Agent at Times art
2023-2024 promotion
After studying political science and several experiences in cultural companies in Latin America, Marie Prouzet joined the artistic agency Cinéart in 2010. Since 2020, she has been an agent with the Time Art agency, where she supports and defends the interests of talents from all social and cultural backgrounds, in the management of their careers in France and abroad, for the cinema, television or theater, with particular attention to bringing out talents in tune with contemporary issues.
After studying political science and several experiences in cultural companies in Latin America, Marie Prouzet joined the artistic agency Cinéart in 2010. Since 2020, she has been an agent with the Time Art agency, where she supports and defends the interests of talents from all social and cultural backgrounds, in the management of their careers in France and abroad, for the cinema, television or theater, with particular attention to bringing out talents in tune with contemporary issues.
- Email:m.prouzet@time-art.com
Nérimen Hadrami
Producer at Toni Films
Nérimen Hadrami
Producer at Toni Films
2023-2024 promotion
Nerimen Hadrami began her professional career at the company Phares et balises, then at Silex and at Playtime. In 2015, she co-founded the production company Hirvi. In 2020, she moved to Marseille where she created Toni Films, a company with which she develops projects for authors from all walks of life. After fifteen short films, she is currently producing four fiction features and a documentary for the cinema, defending through her artistic choices a vision of committed and broadcast cinema.
Nerimen Hadrami began her professional career at the company Phares et balises, then at Silex and at Playtime. In 2015, she co-founded the production company Hirvi. In 2020, she moved to Marseille where she created Toni Films, a company with which she develops projects for authors from all walks of life. After fifteen short films, she is currently producing four fiction features and a documentary for the cinema, defending through her artistic choices a vision of committed and broadcast cinema.
Alumni (2018-2023)
Jordan Cohen
Producer at Ubisoft Film & Televison
Jordan Cohen
Producer at Ubisoft Film & Televison
2022-2023 promotion
Jordan previously served as a producer at 22h22. Prior to this, he worked on financing and business affairs at SOFICA Indéfilms, TF1 Films, Indie Sales, Indie Prod and La Chauve-Souris. Late 2021, Ubisoft Film & Television has appointed Jordan as Director of European production, live action - Film & TV. He oversees the creative development and production of the company's European-based projects. He is currently working on IP adaptations and original ideas set in the world and culture of gaming.
Jordan previously served as a producer at 22h22. Prior to this, he worked on financing and business affairs at SOFICA Indéfilms, TF1 Films, Indie Sales, Indie Prod and La Chauve-Souris. Late 2021, Ubisoft Film & Television has appointed Jordan as Director of European production, live action - Film & TV. He oversees the creative development and production of the company's European-based projects. He is currently working on IP adaptations and original ideas set in the world and culture of gaming.
- Phone:+33786880065
- Email:jordan.cohen@ubisoft.com
Alicia Poirier N'Diaye
Distribution managers at Les Films 26
Alicia Poirier N'Diaye
Distribution managers at Les Films 26
2022-2023 promotion
After several experiences in production, distribution, broadcasting and advertising, the inseparable twins Alicia and Anaïs are today in charge of distribution (acquisition, programming, marketing) at Les Films 26, a subsidiary of Metropolitan Films. They operate in 19 African countries and accompany cinema operators in meeting the public for international films. They have also created Cine.Africa, that references the release of leading films in African theaters.
After several experiences in production, distribution, broadcasting and advertising, the inseparable twins Alicia and Anaïs are today in charge of distribution (acquisition, programming, marketing) at Les Films 26, a subsidiary of Metropolitan Films. They operate in 19 African countries and accompany cinema operators in meeting the public for international films. They have also created Cine.Africa, that references the release of leading films in African theaters.
- Phone:+33677952276
- Email:poirier.ndiaye.alicia@gmail.com
Séraphine Angoula
Co-president of the "Collectif 50/50" and Director of the Pan-African Series Festival
Séraphine Angoula
Co-president of the "Collectif 50/50" and Director of the Pan-African Series Festival
2021-2022 promotion
Séraphine has been working in the film and media sector for more than 10 years, at Canal+ then at Studiocanal, as a distribution programmer for France. A member of the World Cinema Aid Commission of the National Center for Cinematography, she is also the founder of the Sanaga association, which develops image education programs in remote areas of Central Africa. She continues this commitment and that for the emergence of African cinema, within the network of 18 cinemas, established in 12 countries in Africa, as director of programming and marketing of CanaOlympia.
Séraphine has been working in the film and media sector for more than 10 years, at Canal+ then at Studiocanal, as a distribution programmer for France. A member of the World Cinema Aid Commission of the National Center for Cinematography, she is also the founder of the Sanaga association, which develops image education programs in remote areas of Central Africa. She continues this commitment and that for the emergence of African cinema, within the network of 18 cinemas, established in 12 countries in Africa, as director of programming and marketing of CanaOlympia.
- Phone:+33622654398
- Email:sangoula@outlook.fr
Giusse Dembault-Lalois
Associate producteur at BKE
Giusse Dembault-Lalois
Associate producteur at BKE
2022-2023 promotion
Giusse is the co-president of the French federation of young independent producers and a partner in the production cooperative BKE (Essonne), where she supports the narratives of creators from the young generation. This support takes shape in documentaries and fictions that tackle identity, diversity and sexuality. She also co-founded the association Culture 360, which employs virtual reality to undertake social and urban mediation projects.
Giusse is the co-president of the French federation of young independent producers and a partner in the production cooperative BKE (Essonne), where she supports the narratives of creators from the young generation. This support takes shape in documentaries and fictions that tackle identity, diversity and sexuality. She also co-founded the association Culture 360, which employs virtual reality to undertake social and urban mediation projects.
- Phone:+33662557962
- Email:giusse@bke.coop
Anaïs Poirier N'Diaye
Distribution managers at Les Films 26
Anaïs Poirier N'Diaye
Distribution managers at Les Films 26
2022-2023 promotion
After several experiences in production, distribution, broadcasting and advertising, the inseparable twins Alicia and Anaïs are today in charge of distribution (acquisition, programming, marketing) at Les Films 26, a subsidiary of Metropolitan Films. They operate in 19 African countries and accompany cinema operators in meeting the public for international films. They have also created Cine.Africa, that references the release of leading films in African theaters.
After several experiences in production, distribution, broadcasting and advertising, the inseparable twins Alicia and Anaïs are today in charge of distribution (acquisition, programming, marketing) at Les Films 26, a subsidiary of Metropolitan Films. They operate in 19 African countries and accompany cinema operators in meeting the public for international films. They have also created Cine.Africa, that references the release of leading films in African theaters.
- Phone:+33677952276
- Email:poirier.ndiaye.alicia@gmail.com
Clara Benyamin
Lawyer and Data Protection Officer
Clara Benyamin
Lawyer and Data Protection Officer
2021-2022 promotion
After having worked for an artistic talent agency, a contemporary orchestra and several Parisian lawyers, Clara co-founded in 2021 the law firm CBLF Avocats, specialized in in creative industries and new media. She works with film, video game, influencer marketing and influence marketing and immersive narratives (virtual reality, theater virtual reality, theater, escape games) actors. She has also created two podcasts: "Besoin de rien, envie de droit" for Binge Audio de droit" for Binge Audio, and "Protéger ses idées" for Majelan. She is particularly interested in the evolution of the creative sector under the effect of the development of data, and data, and the way in which the narratives and the models of production and distribution models.
After having worked for an artistic talent agency, a contemporary orchestra and several Parisian lawyers, Clara co-founded in 2021 the law firm CBLF Avocats, specialized in in creative industries and new media. She works with film, video game, influencer marketing and influence marketing and immersive narratives (virtual reality, theater virtual reality, theater, escape games) actors. She has also created two podcasts: "Besoin de rien, envie de droit" for Binge Audio de droit" for Binge Audio, and "Protéger ses idées" for Majelan. She is particularly interested in the evolution of the creative sector under the effect of the development of data, and data, and the way in which the narratives and the models of production and distribution models.
- Phone:+33613997210
- Email:clarabenyamin@gmail.com
Jean-Christophe Lamontagne
Co-founder of the Plein(s) Ecran(s) festival and aggregator at h264
Jean-Christophe Lamontagne
Co-founder of the Plein(s) Ecran(s) festival and aggregator at h264
2022-2023 promotion
Jean-Christophe is passionate about promoting cinema and is the creator of the first festival in the world that takes place on Facebook. Plein(s) Écran(s) uses the widespread influence of digital social networks for improved cinema access. At the same time, Jean-Christophe founded h264 in Montreal, a film distribution and aggregation studio for online platforms, in order to increase the visibility of cinematographic works.
Jean-Christophe is passionate about promoting cinema and is the creator of the first festival in the world that takes place on Facebook. Plein(s) Écran(s) uses the widespread influence of digital social networks for improved cinema access. At the same time, Jean-Christophe founded h264 in Montreal, a film distribution and aggregation studio for online platforms, in order to increase the visibility of cinematographic works.
- Phone:+15142479096
- Email:jc@h264distribution.com
Agnès Salson
Operator of La Forêt Electrique cinema (Toulouse)
Agnès Salson
Operator of La Forêt Electrique cinema (Toulouse)
2022-2023 promotion
In 2015, Agnès traveled across Europe and explored the way independent cinemas reinvent themselves. This project led to the publication of a book (Cinema Makers) as well as a report for the CNC. She is currently based in Toulouse where she co-founded La Forêt Électrique. This cinema, that was initially installed in an urban brownfield land, is now being implemented in former carpentry facilities with spaces dedicated to in-situ film-making.
In 2015, Agnès traveled across Europe and explored the way independent cinemas reinvent themselves. This project led to the publication of a book (Cinema Makers) as well as a report for the CNC. She is currently based in Toulouse where she co-founded La Forêt Électrique. This cinema, that was initially installed in an urban brownfield land, is now being implemented in former carpentry facilities with spaces dedicated to in-situ film-making.
- Phone:+33671939500
- Email:agnes.salson@gmail.com
Vanessa Brias
Producer at Ninja et Associés
Vanessa Brias
Producer at Ninja et Associés
2021-2022 promotion
Vanessa was production director at Golden Mustache (M6) and at Studio Bagel. When this studio was bought by Canal+, she became executive producer of the channel's digital creation. She is also a mentor for the EllesFontYoutube program, which works to make female creators visible on the platform. In 2017, she created NINJA & Associés with her brother-in-arms Monsieur Poulpe, an independent production company for live broadcasts (CRAC CRAC), short programs, podcasts, series, feature films and documentaries. From design to manufacturing, it develops and produces original creations, always seeking to explore new territories and build bridges.
Vanessa was production director at Golden Mustache (M6) and at Studio Bagel. When this studio was bought by Canal+, she became executive producer of the channel's digital creation. She is also a mentor for the EllesFontYoutube program, which works to make female creators visible on the platform. In 2017, she created NINJA & Associés with her brother-in-arms Monsieur Poulpe, an independent production company for live broadcasts (CRAC CRAC), short programs, podcasts, series, feature films and documentaries. From design to manufacturing, it develops and produces original creations, always seeking to explore new territories and build bridges.
- Phone:+33659701768
- Email:vanessa.brias@gmail.com
Guilhem Caillard
Festival General Manager of CINEMANIA in Montreal (Quebec)
Guilhem Caillard
Festival General Manager of CINEMANIA in Montreal (Quebec)
2021-2022 promotion
Since 2014, Guilhem has directed CINEMANIA, one of the most important French-language film festivals in North America. In this position, he seeks to renew the image of a modern, lively, plural, young Francophonie, open to the world, by focusing on a more inclusive and equal creative succession, especially online. He created La Concorde, an unprecedented network of events exclusively dedicated to French-language films around the world. Guilhem is also a film critic for the magazines Séquences (Quebec) and Cineuropa (Brussels). He previously wrote for Panorama-cinéma and 24 Images and also contributed to the programming of the Cinémathèque québécoise.
Since 2014, Guilhem has directed CINEMANIA, one of the most important French-language film festivals in North America. In this position, he seeks to renew the image of a modern, lively, plural, young Francophonie, open to the world, by focusing on a more inclusive and equal creative succession, especially online. He created La Concorde, an unprecedented network of events exclusively dedicated to French-language films around the world. Guilhem is also a film critic for the magazines Séquences (Quebec) and Cineuropa (Brussels). He previously wrote for Panorama-cinéma and 24 Images and also contributed to the programming of the Cinémathèque québécoise.
- Phone:+14388840490
- Email:guilhem@festivalcinemania.com
Khir-Din Grid
Producer at Nouvelle Toile
Khir-Din Grid
Producer at Nouvelle Toile
2021-2022 promotion
Khir-Din GRID is a french producter, born and raised in Aubervilliers, suburb of Paris. In 2011, he produced an independant feature film "Rue des cités", which led to the creation of his company Nouvelle Toile Productions. Today, he continues to produce films with writer and directors from different backgrounds, highlighting the stories of people who are underrepresented in French cinema. He is also a member of "Collectif 5050" who work for more parity and diversity in french cinema. Khir-Din wishes to continue to "bring in through the window" those to whom cinema has not yet opened the door.
Khir-Din GRID is a french producter, born and raised in Aubervilliers, suburb of Paris. In 2011, he produced an independant feature film "Rue des cités", which led to the creation of his company Nouvelle Toile Productions. Today, he continues to produce films with writer and directors from different backgrounds, highlighting the stories of people who are underrepresented in French cinema. He is also a member of "Collectif 5050" who work for more parity and diversity in french cinema. Khir-Din wishes to continue to "bring in through the window" those to whom cinema has not yet opened the door.
- Phone:+33621767745
- Email:grid.kd@gmail.com
Mara Gourd Mercado
Executive Director of The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television - Québec section
Mara Gourd Mercado
Executive Director of The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television - Québec section
2019-2020 promotion
Mara has created within the meetings she leads, a laboratory of emerging talents from all backgrounds and all origins. She works in particular on the improvement of working conditions in the cultural sector and the development of parity in panels and programming. Committed to ensuring full visibility for everyone on screen, she works to bring together points of view and voices that are not usually heard.
Mara has created within the meetings she leads, a laboratory of emerging talents from all backgrounds and all origins. She works in particular on the improvement of working conditions in the cultural sector and the development of parity in panels and programming. Committed to ensuring full visibility for everyone on screen, she works to bring together points of view and voices that are not usually heard.
- Phone:+15147053323
- Email:mara@academie.ca
Muriel Joly
president of UnderTheMilkyWay.
Muriel Joly
president of UnderTheMilkyWay.
2019-2020 promotion
Within UTMW, a company galvanizing the digital distribution of audiovisual works, Muriel coordinates programs to support the circulation of European films on online platforms, particularly video on demand. Involved in the reflection on the expansion of the exploitation of these works on new markets, she particularly reflects on the cinematographic distribution in the digital era, the new associated economic models and the disintermediation of the value chain. Muriel regularly speaks at conferences and workshops in Europe on these topics.
Within UTMW, a company galvanizing the digital distribution of audiovisual works, Muriel coordinates programs to support the circulation of European films on online platforms, particularly video on demand. Involved in the reflection on the expansion of the exploitation of these works on new markets, she particularly reflects on the cinematographic distribution in the digital era, the new associated economic models and the disintermediation of the value chain. Muriel regularly speaks at conferences and workshops in Europe on these topics.
- Phone:+33661215991
- Email:muriel.joly@underthemilkyway.eu
Laurence Lascary
Co-producer at De l'Autre Côté du Périph and Co-president of the Collectif 50/50
Laurence Lascary
Co-producer at De l'Autre Côté du Périph and Co-president of the Collectif 50/50
2019-2020 promotion
Laurence is particularly interested in international co-productions (United States of America, Cameroon, Nepal). Through her work, she seeks to deconstruct representations linked to minorities and to encourage the emergence of talent from different backgrounds, beyond social determinism. To support those who want to evolve in the film industry without being introduced to it, she created in 2011 the federation of young independent producers, and presides over the association "Dans mon hall" so that cinema is offered to populations that are excluded from it. Also committed to the development of women in front of and behind the camera, she is co-president of the collective 5050*2020.
Laurence is particularly interested in international co-productions (United States of America, Cameroon, Nepal). Through her work, she seeks to deconstruct representations linked to minorities and to encourage the emergence of talent from different backgrounds, beyond social determinism. To support those who want to evolve in the film industry without being introduced to it, she created in 2011 the federation of young independent producers, and presides over the association "Dans mon hall" so that cinema is offered to populations that are excluded from it. Also committed to the development of women in front of and behind the camera, she is co-president of the collective 5050*2020.
- Phone:+33645168132
- Email:llascary@dacp.fr
Hervé Le Phuez
Head of Wallonie Brussels Image
Hervé Le Phuez
Head of Wallonie Brussels Image
2019-2020 promotion
After writing a thesis on Quebec cinema in the 1990s and working at the Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois in Montreal, Hervé is now working in Belgium on the distribution of French-language cinema. At the Namur festival, where he directs the programming, he notably set up the "Génération talents" workshops allowing young French-speaking actors, directors, agents and casting directors to meet. His reflection focuses on the place of festivals today in a difficult theatrical distribution context, audience expectations and image education.
After writing a thesis on Quebec cinema in the 1990s and working at the Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois in Montreal, Hervé is now working in Belgium on the distribution of French-language cinema. At the Namur festival, where he directs the programming, he notably set up the "Génération talents" workshops allowing young French-speaking actors, directors, agents and casting directors to meet. His reflection focuses on the place of festivals today in a difficult theatrical distribution context, audience expectations and image education.
- Phone:+32472940892
- Email:herve.lephuez@wbimages.be
Djia Mambu
Critic & journalist
Djia Mambu
Critic & journalist
2019-2020 promotion
Djia Mambu is a journalist, film critic, curator and author based in Brussels. She collaborates for several media dedicated to cinemas critics (TV5 Monde, Radio Canada, Africiné). She had been part of many film festival selection committee, film commission and film festival juries including Cannes's Critics's Week. Djia is now is the Vice-President of the Belgian Film Press Union and also a Board member of the international federation of the cinematographic press (FIPRESCI) where she’s in charge of the African Department.
Djia Mambu is a journalist, film critic, curator and author based in Brussels. She collaborates for several media dedicated to cinemas critics (TV5 Monde, Radio Canada, Africiné). She had been part of many film festival selection committee, film commission and film festival juries including Cannes's Critics's Week. Djia is now is the Vice-President of the Belgian Film Press Union and also a Board member of the international federation of the cinematographic press (FIPRESCI) where she’s in charge of the African Department.
- Phone:+32483018960
- Email:djiamambu@hotmail.com
Sébastien Onomo
Associate Producer at Les Films d'Ici and Special Touch Studio
Sébastien Onomo
Associate Producer at Les Films d'Ici and Special Touch Studio
2019-2020 promotion
After 2 feature films, a TV drama and about twenty documentaries for television, Sébastien will release in 2019, Funan, an animated feature film that he co-produced between 4 countries (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Cambodia). At the same time, Sébastien created the company Special Touch Studios, whose editorial line is centered on the accompaniment of projects related to Africa, the Caribbean, urban cultures and diversity. Co-president with Aïssa Maïga of the French-speaking group within Unifrance, he is involved in various training programs (INA Sup, Paris 3, Paris 8, Fémis, Les Gobelins). His topics of reflection concern the financing of unique works, international co-production and the emergence of talent from diversity.
After 2 feature films, a TV drama and about twenty documentaries for television, Sébastien will release in 2019, Funan, an animated feature film that he co-produced between 4 countries (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Cambodia). At the same time, Sébastien created the company Special Touch Studios, whose editorial line is centered on the accompaniment of projects related to Africa, the Caribbean, urban cultures and diversity. Co-president with Aïssa Maïga of the French-speaking group within Unifrance, he is involved in various training programs (INA Sup, Paris 3, Paris 8, Fémis, Les Gobelins). His topics of reflection concern the financing of unique works, international co-production and the emergence of talent from diversity.
- Phone:+33645168132
- Email:llascary@dacp.fr
Justin Pechberty
Distributor at Les Valseurs
Justin Pechberty
Distributor at Les Valseurs
2019-2020 promotion
After having produced about 20 fiction, documentary, animation and virtual reality films, Justin started a complementary distribution activity in 2017. His international experience goes through the production and distribution of many foreign directors especially French-speaking as for his current projects with Haiti and Burkina Faso. His reflections mainly concern the internalization and mutualization of production and distribution activities.
After having produced about 20 fiction, documentary, animation and virtual reality films, Justin started a complementary distribution activity in 2017. His international experience goes through the production and distribution of many foreign directors especially French-speaking as for his current projects with Haiti and Burkina Faso. His reflections mainly concern the internalization and mutualization of production and distribution activities.
- Phone:+33630569000
- Email:justin@lesvalseurs.com
Anne Pouliquen
Responsible for the Arcs Summit and the Arcs Film Festival hackaton
Anne Pouliquen
Responsible for the Arcs Summit and the Arcs Film Festival hackaton
2019-2020 promotion
After having been the general delegate of the DIRE union (independent distributors) and having launched the DIRECT group, bringing together 24 independent distributors to ensure and mutualize their digital transition, Anne is responsible for the Arcs summit, professional meetings between distributors and cinema exhibitors, and also for the cinema hackhaton, a competition for the creation of digital tools for cinemas and their spectators. Very attached to the role of the cinema theaters and the distributor, and more generally, to the independence in the sector, she works on the evolution of these professions, convinced that the maintenance of a diverse offer and the places of diffusion requires collective reflections, the mutualization of the means and the opening to the digital universe. Her reflection is more globally focused on the evolution of the role of the image distributors, of the distribution venues and of their audiences.
After having been the general delegate of the DIRE union (independent distributors) and having launched the DIRECT group, bringing together 24 independent distributors to ensure and mutualize their digital transition, Anne is responsible for the Arcs summit, professional meetings between distributors and cinema exhibitors, and also for the cinema hackhaton, a competition for the creation of digital tools for cinemas and their spectators. Very attached to the role of the cinema theaters and the distributor, and more generally, to the independence in the sector, she works on the evolution of these professions, convinced that the maintenance of a diverse offer and the places of diffusion requires collective reflections, the mutualization of the means and the opening to the digital universe. Her reflection is more globally focused on the evolution of the role of the image distributors, of the distribution venues and of their audiences.
- Phone:+33610104743
- Email:anne.pouliquen@distinguo.eu
Raphaël Daniel
Co-founder of the financing consulting firm ROSCOFF
Raphaël Daniel
Co-founder of the financing consulting firm ROSCOFF
2018-2019 promotion
After working at Fortis Mediacom Finance, Raphaël co-founded Roscoff, a consulting firm specialized in the financing of cultural industries, with which he advises his clients on their financial structuring and strategic development. He is also a partner in the investment fund IMPACT, which aims to promote the production and distribution of works that change the way people look at the world. Internationally, he has worked for Belgian and Luxembourg production companies. He teaches at the University of Paris 1 - Panthéon Sorbonne (Master D2A Droit et Administration de l'Audiovisuel). He teaches at the University of Paris 1 - Panthéon Sorbonne (Master D2A Droit et Administration de l'Audiovisuel). His topics of reflection concern the evolution of financing methods, the development of financing for documentary works, the place of diversity within the sector and the offers of European legal platforms as an alternative to piracy and the domination of GAFA.
After working at Fortis Mediacom Finance, Raphaël co-founded Roscoff, a consulting firm specialized in the financing of cultural industries, with which he advises his clients on their financial structuring and strategic development. He is also a partner in the investment fund IMPACT, which aims to promote the production and distribution of works that change the way people look at the world. Internationally, he has worked for Belgian and Luxembourg production companies. He teaches at the University of Paris 1 - Panthéon Sorbonne (Master D2A Droit et Administration de l'Audiovisuel). He teaches at the University of Paris 1 - Panthéon Sorbonne (Master D2A Droit et Administration de l'Audiovisuel). His topics of reflection concern the evolution of financing methods, the development of financing for documentary works, the place of diversity within the sector and the offers of European legal platforms as an alternative to piracy and the domination of GAFA.
- Phone:+33683372604
- Email:raphaeldaniel0@gmail.com
Maxime Delauney
Producer at Nolita
Maxime Delauney
Producer at Nolita
2018-2019 promotion
A former lawyer, Maxime created Nolita in 2012, a production company with which he has already produced 12 feature films, 50% of which were directed by women. His ambition is to tackle social issues (old age, homosexuality, boredom, illness...) through popular cinema in order to be accessible to the largest number of spectators. Now turned towards the international scene, Maxime is working to conclude several co-productions and European partnerships. Sensitive to giving newcomers a chance, Maxime continues to produce short films by first-time directors and lends a hand at festivals (Angoulême Francophone Film Festival, Les Egaluantes de Carentan). His reflections mainly concern the link between the treatment of social issues and popular cinema, the development of new talents and the evolution of financing methods.
A former lawyer, Maxime created Nolita in 2012, a production company with which he has already produced 12 feature films, 50% of which were directed by women. His ambition is to tackle social issues (old age, homosexuality, boredom, illness...) through popular cinema in order to be accessible to the largest number of spectators. Now turned towards the international scene, Maxime is working to conclude several co-productions and European partnerships. Sensitive to giving newcomers a chance, Maxime continues to produce short films by first-time directors and lends a hand at festivals (Angoulême Francophone Film Festival, Les Egaluantes de Carentan). His reflections mainly concern the link between the treatment of social issues and popular cinema, the development of new talents and the evolution of financing methods.
- Phone:+33680136082
- Email:maxime@nolitacinema.com
Elsa Huisman
Founding partner of the law firm 111
Elsa Huisman
Founding partner of the law firm 111
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Elsa Huisman is a member of the Paris and New York bars and was an associate at Hogan-Lovells and Taylor Wessing before founding 111 in 2010. She acts on behalf of agents, producers, authors and artists. She also represents several Anglo-Saxon studios and groups that she legally assists in their development in the film and audiovisual sector in France. A member of the American Bar Association, Elsa works on European and international projects for French and foreign clients. Within 111, she trains and accompanies the development of 5 employees. She is especially interested in the evolution of the sector's economic models in the context of the development of platforms, as well as the role of each link in the cinema value chain in a context of disintermediation.
Elsa Huisman is a member of the Paris and New York bars and was an associate at Hogan-Lovells and Taylor Wessing before founding 111 in 2010. She acts on behalf of agents, producers, authors and artists. She also represents several Anglo-Saxon studios and groups that she legally assists in their development in the film and audiovisual sector in France. A member of the American Bar Association, Elsa works on European and international projects for French and foreign clients. Within 111, she trains and accompanies the development of 5 employees. She is especially interested in the evolution of the sector's economic models in the context of the development of platforms, as well as the role of each link in the cinema value chain in a context of disintermediation.
- Phone:+33609746900
- Email:ehuisman@111avocats.com
Magali Payen
Funder of Newtopia, OnEstPrêt and Imagine 2050
Magali Payen
Funder of Newtopia, OnEstPrêt and Imagine 2050
2018-2019 promotion
In 2006 and for 4 years, Magali worked for Professor Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize winner, to promote microcredit and social entrepreneurship through film and media. She then worked as an analyst at Natixis Coficine, then at the Cannes Film Festival for the Un Certain Regard selection and at StudioCanal for the launch of the studio's activity in China. Her international activity is mainly focused on China where she was the production manager of the popular TV talk show, Yang Lan One on One. She is currently participating in the creation of the national federation of digital creators, which will work to structure the sector and in particular reflect on financing models. Her topics of reflection concern the creation of bridges between traditional and digital production and the production of content that inspires change and action.
In 2006 and for 4 years, Magali worked for Professor Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize winner, to promote microcredit and social entrepreneurship through film and media. She then worked as an analyst at Natixis Coficine, then at the Cannes Film Festival for the Un Certain Regard selection and at StudioCanal for the launch of the studio's activity in China. Her international activity is mainly focused on China where she was the production manager of the popular TV talk show, Yang Lan One on One. She is currently participating in the creation of the national federation of digital creators, which will work to structure the sector and in particular reflect on financing models. Her topics of reflection concern the creation of bridges between traditional and digital production and the production of content that inspires change and action.
- Phone:+33677132561
- Email:magali.payen@gmail.com
Romain Rousseau
Producer at Nolita
Romain Rousseau
Producer at Nolita
2018-2019 promotion
A former agent, Romain created Nolita in 2012, a production company with which he has already produced 12 feature films, 50% of which were directed by women. His ambition is to tackle social issues (old age, homosexuality, boredom, illness...) through popular cinema in order to be accessible to the largest number of spectators. Now turned towards the international scene, Romain is working to conclude several co-productions and European partnerships. Sensitive to giving newcomers a chance, Romain continues to produce short films by first-time directors and lends a hand at festivals (Angoulême Francophone Film Festival, Les Egaluantes de Carentan). His reflections mainly concern the link between the treatment of social issues and popular cinema, the development of new talents and the evolution of financing methods.
A former agent, Romain created Nolita in 2012, a production company with which he has already produced 12 feature films, 50% of which were directed by women. His ambition is to tackle social issues (old age, homosexuality, boredom, illness...) through popular cinema in order to be accessible to the largest number of spectators. Now turned towards the international scene, Romain is working to conclude several co-productions and European partnerships. Sensitive to giving newcomers a chance, Romain continues to produce short films by first-time directors and lends a hand at festivals (Angoulême Francophone Film Festival, Les Egaluantes de Carentan). His reflections mainly concern the link between the treatment of social issues and popular cinema, the development of new talents and the evolution of financing methods.
- Phone:+33663204335
- Email:romain@nolitacinema.com
Natacha Severyn
PhD holder, Programme Festival international du film indépendant de Bordeaux
Natacha Severyn
PhD holder, Programme Festival international du film indépendant de Bordeaux
2018-2019 promotion
After assisting the director of the Certain regard of the Cannes Film Festival and the Tangier Film Library in Morocco, Natacha joined the team of the Premiers Plans festival as a programmer. At the same time, she is writing a PhD on the renewal of cinema forms through the influence of videos broadcast on the internet. As a graduate of the Stockholm Film Institute, she participates in various festival juries (Puerto Rico, Brussels, Imperia). Natacha is attentive to the emergence of talents likely to renew aesthetic or political models. She thinks about the future and the meaning of cinema in a world full of more and more videos and images, about the mutualization of certain costs between festivals, while protecting their independence, as well as about the place of women in the sector.
After assisting the director of the Certain regard of the Cannes Film Festival and the Tangier Film Library in Morocco, Natacha joined the team of the Premiers Plans festival as a programmer. At the same time, she is writing a PhD on the renewal of cinema forms through the influence of videos broadcast on the internet. As a graduate of the Stockholm Film Institute, she participates in various festival juries (Puerto Rico, Brussels, Imperia). Natacha is attentive to the emergence of talents likely to renew aesthetic or political models. She thinks about the future and the meaning of cinema in a world full of more and more videos and images, about the mutualization of certain costs between festivals, while protecting their independence, as well as about the place of women in the sector.
- Phone:+33685759954
- Email:natacha.seweryn@gmail.com
Matthias Weber
Co-manager of Autrechose Visual Effects Studios and Producer at 2425 Films
Matthias Weber
Co-manager of Autrechose Visual Effects Studios and Producer at 2425 Films
2018-2019 promotion
After various experiences in the sector, Matthias created autreChose, one of the leaders in visual effects in France and is at the origin of the V2F union, structuring the representatives of French effects studios. In parallel, he has produced 4 feature films. He is active in Belgium and Luxembourg in visual effects. Matthias makes sure that his teams (employees and trainees) can find their way in the industry and is committed to recruiting profiles with training and experience outside the traditional networks. He is particularly interested in production financing models and in preserving the political balance of cultural creation.
After various experiences in the sector, Matthias created autreChose, one of the leaders in visual effects in France and is at the origin of the V2F union, structuring the representatives of French effects studios. In parallel, he has produced 4 feature films. He is active in Belgium and Luxembourg in visual effects. Matthias makes sure that his teams (employees and trainees) can find their way in the industry and is committed to recruiting profiles with training and experience outside the traditional networks. He is particularly interested in production financing models and in preserving the political balance of cultural creation.
- Phone:+33663415054
- Email:mweber@2425films.com
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