European Film Forum at the 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes
European Film Forum : Looking Ahead: a Vision for the European Audiovisual and Media Industries
May 18, 2023, 10:00 – 11:00
Main Stage (Riviera) & Online
The conference will focus on the competitiveness of the European media and audiovisual industries, and the challenges and opportunities of European companies. While the recovery from the pandemic is ongoing, the sector is facing increased competition from global players in many segments, including in emerging production technologies. Speakers will share their diagnoses on the state of the sector and the attractiveness of European productions, and will discuss latest trends on consumption. They will reflect on how to adapt their business models and build on their assets today so as to better serve tomorrow’s audiences.
AGENDA
- Keynote speech by Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market
- Fireside chat by Pierre-Antoine Capton, Co-founder and CEO of Mediawan
- Panel discussion moderated by Marjorie Paillon, Host, speaker and producer, with a panel of European high-level speakers from the audiovisual and media industries :
– Daniela Elstner, Executive Manager of UniFrance
– Bruno Patino, CEO of ARTE
– Teresa Fernández-Valdés, independent producer and founderof Bambu productions - Closing remarks by Giuseppe Abbamonte, Director for Media Policy, European Commission