2019 MARIYA GABRIEL Commissioner for Digital Economy Dear creative and and Society talented professionals, Dear festival-goers,

I am delighted to address you in the collaboration, to enable Europe's highly creative audiovisual industry fully benefit from the new landscape context of the 2019 Festival de audiovisual companies to access new as well as more open, inclusive and offered by the on-going changes in Cannes. For 72 editions now, this markets and to help European works competitive societies. Hence, the the audiovisual sector. Because at the international renowned festival has to travel across borders. MEDIA programme has strengthened end of the day, it is them, you, the brought together screen talents and In this regard, the European its commitment to supporting gender audiovisual professionals, who are audio-visual professionals from across Commission together with the balance in the sector and is bringing developing the stories that create CANNES the globe, and has made it possible for European Audiovisual Observatory the topic to the fore through a dreams, inspire us, and shape up our the world to discover new and have recently launched the pilot of number of measures. Gender equality societies beyond national borders. emblematic works and figures of an online directory of European films. will be a priority of the future I hope to meet many of you at the European cinema. Europe has been – and still is – a programme after 2020, and actions event not only to address the The has been huge player when it comes to film promoting monitoring, empowering, mentioned above, but also to discuss supporting and promoting European production, but we also need to make mentoring, training and networking how to take the most of the films and the audiovisual industry for the films more visible and accessible will be implemented. unprecedented opportunities and almost 30 years through its Creative to their audiences. This platform Last but not least, MEDIA would like challenges brought by the digital Europe MEDIA programme, and it exploiting the fruitful collaboration to pay tribute to the European talents upheaval that is taking place. feels so attached to the sector and its between digital technologies and to whom we owe the recognition of potential that it couldn’t miss this culture, together with the new rules European films worldwide. This is why I wish you a wonderful festival! ‘must attend’ annual gathering with securing at least a 30% of European the topic of the European Film one of the largest film markets in works on video-on-demand Forum this year in Cannes will be Europe and worldwide. platforms, will help us to achieve ‘Europe and its talents’. We will use The MEDIA programme will be that aim. the occasion to discuss how we could present again this year in Cannes What is more, the Commission has further promote and fertilise talents to continue acting as a catalyst recognised the strategic importance in Europe and how we could empower to promoting skills, talent and of gender diversity to sustain a rich, them in such a manner that they can 2 3 MONDAY 20 MAY Participation is on a first come, OPEN CONFERENCE first served basis.

The event is open for all the badge-holders. Audiovisual and creative sectors: In English. TRENDS & INVESTMENTS PALAIS DES FESTIVALS TERRASSE DU FESTIVAL SPEAKERS Giuseppe Abbamonte, 11:15-12:45 Director, European Commission Laurent Braun, Head of Strategy and Business Development, EIF Come to discuss the economic outlook for the companies Manuel Cristóbal, from audiovisual and creative sectors. Get to know Producer, Dragoia Media the financial instruments which may help growing your Danielle Kadeyan, creative venture. This open debate will be an opportunity Funder, Media Finance Partners to present the Creative Europe's finance scheme, meet film SOFITVCINE Pascal Martino, professionals and financiers investing into audiovisual, Partner, Deloitte and discuss the new wave of investment coming soon under the Invest EU programme. Moderator: Marjorie Paillon

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European Film Forum in Cannes The Bears’ Famous Invasion Lucía en el Limbo Litigante A EUROPE OF TALENTS: EMPOWERING CREATIVITY PANEL 1 PANEL 2 SPEAKERS PALAIS DES FESTIVAL Participation is on a first come, Fostering the rise of European Equipping talents with an updated Giuseppe Abbamonte, European SALON DES AMBASSADEURS first served basis. talents set of skills Commission, Director for Media Policy 15:00-17:30 Carla Simon, film director This panel will reflect on the main Digital technology is pervasive in all Laurence Lascary, producer, De l'Autre Côté The event is open for all the badge-holders. du Périph In English and French. challenges and opportunities for corners of the audiovisual industry. Antonia Nava, producer, Neo Art talents today in Europe with a view It is an enabler and facilitates Producciones Quality audiovisual productions imply combining and leveraging to foster a favourable business access to new entrants by allowing Marco Chimenz, producer, Cattleya individual talents in front of or behind the screen. In the context of environment enabling European substantial savings in production Nikolaj Nikitin, director of SOFA (School this 72nd edition of the Festival de Cannes, the European Film Forum works and creativity to flourish and costs and enabling them to self- of film agents) Gustav Möller, film director will pay tribute to European talents to whom we owe the recognition reach wider audiences internationally. promote and distribute their content of European films and TV works worldwide. It is also the right time to Vinca Wiedemann, Director of the National The discussions will highlight the by eliminating the middleman. Film School of Denmark reflect on Europe’s creative ecosystem which is undergoing profound needs and areas requiring change On the other hand, reaching the Lina Flint, producer, Spring changes through digitisation. and reflect on how to foster the attention of viewers in a more and Julie Bertucelli, director participation of European talents in more competitive and complex media Eric Goossens, producer, Walking the Dog Silvia Costa, Member of Parliament, innovative and ambitious projects environment requires a set of skills Rapporteur for the future Creative Europe targeting international audiences. even for TV shows, which clearly programme It will also explore the role and appear as a growing segment of the implications of streaming platforms industry. The panel will reflect on such Moderator: providing an additional opportunity skills and on the new needs in terms Marjorie Paillon for European talents notably through of training and public support. their investment in local content.

The Orphanage Young Ahmed The Traitor 6 7 SHOWCASES AT THE CREATIVE THE OFFICIAL SELECTION EUROPE MEDIA STAND Participation is on a first come, first served IN COMPETITION EUROPEAN UNION - VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL basis. Space is limited. Be there early! Little Joe DIRECTORS’ (RIVIERA-SIDE) - PAVILION 118 MEDIA showcases usually last 45-60 mn Jessica Hausner (, , ) FORTNIGHT Pain and Glory (Dolor Y Gloria) FRI. MEDIA GOES GLOBAL In parallel at the NEXT stand 17:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand Pedro Almodóvar () FEATURE FILMS IN COMPETITION 11:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand 9:30-10:30 New Trends in Subtitling. European Film Festivals: sharing the love The Orphanage (Parwareshgah) 17 MAY Helping professionals reach new markets Discussion on the future of subtitling and for films with global audiences Sorry We Missed You Little Joe Shahrbanoo Sadat (Denmark, Afghanistan, , (Presentation by the European Film display of new technologies having received (Presentation coordinated by the EC Ken Loach (United Kingdom) Promotion) EU support. with the participation of festival curators) Luxembourg, Germany) The Traitor (Il Traditore) 18:00 at the MEDIA stand Marco Bellocchio (Italy) Tlamess “Meet & Greet” networking cocktail Ala Eddine Slim (Tunisia, France) The Whistlers (Les Siffleurs / La Gomera) To Live to Sing (Huo Zhe Chang Zhe) SAT. POLICY & DATA 14:30 interview at the MEDIA stand 17:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand Corneliu Porumboiu (, France, 10:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand MEDIA supporting success: LUMIERE VOD: find your film online! Germany) Johnny Ma (China, France) 18 MAY European authors’ remuneration: where do Conversation with Rebecca O’Brien, Presentation by the European Audiovisual we stand? producer of Ken Loach Observatory Young Ahmed (Le Jeune Ahmed) 18:00 at the MEDIA stand Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne “Meet & Greet” networking cocktail () The Swallows of Kabul SUN. WOMEN ON THE MOVE 15:30 showcase at the MEDIA stand 17:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand 10:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand Gender Parity Pledge: where are we Achieving greater gender balance: good OUT OF COMPETITION 19 MAY Making your first film a success: one year later? practices from EU industry and policy makers Diego Maradona SEMAINE DE conversation with Carla Simón, director Organised by Collectif 50/50 18:00 at the MEDIA stand Asif Kapadia (United Kingdom) of Summer 1993 in association with MEDIA Celebrating women in European cinema – LA CRITIQUE Networking cocktail UN CERTAIN REGARD FEATURE FILMS IN COMPETITION MON. MEDIA FOR TALENT CONFERENCES at Palais des Festivals 18:00 at Palais des Festivals, Terrasse du Port Authority Land of Ashes (Ceniza Negra | Cendre noire) 20 MAY 10:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand 11:15 Panel discussion, Terrasse du Festival Festival Danielle Lessovitz (France, United States) Sofía Quirós Ubeda (Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, France) Copyright conundrum: a chat with Audiovisual and creative sectors: Trends & “Meet & Greet” networking cocktail Giuseppe Abbamonte, Director “Media Investments The Bears’ Famous Invasion (La famosa Vivarium Policy”, European Commission - To Live to Sing invasione degli orsi in Sicilia) Lorcan Finnegan (Ireland, Belgium, Denmark) 15:00 European Film Forum, Salons des Lorenzo Mattotti (Italy, France) Moderated by Marjorie Paillon Ambassadeurs A White, White Day (Hvítur, Hvítur Dagur) A Europe of Talents - Empowering creativity The Swallows of Kabul Hlynur Pálmason (Iceland, Denmark, Sweden) (Les Hirondelles de Kaboul) TUES. MEDIA MEETS TECH In parallel at the NEXT stand Zabou Breitman & Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec 21 MAY 10:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand 12:30-16:00 Media Meets Tech (France, Luxembourg) SPECIAL SCREENINGS Nut alone: the new marketplace to unlock This is a one-day showcase and networking summit for European Mediatech startups, accelerators access to European independent films Litigante & incubators, investors, and global film & entertainment industry professionals. Franco Lolli (Colombia, France) 17:00 showcase at the MEDIA stand Organised by Cannes Marché du Film with the support of the European Commission. CANNES CLASSICS XR on the spotlight: Introducing the “master’s vision” Forman vs. Forman Helena Třeštíková & Jakub Hejna (, France) SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION WED. KEEPING THE CLASSICS ALIVE Land of Ashes La Passione di Anna Magnani Lucía en el Limbo 22 MAY 10am: showcase at the MEDIA stand - Classic films get better with time: Conversation with Juliette Rajon and Sandra den Hamer Enrico Cerasuolo (Italie, France) Valentina Maurel (Belgium, France, Costa Rica) 8 9 #EUFILMCONTEST2019 10 European film lovers go behind the scenes of the film industry at the Festival de Cannes 2019

The third edition of the The winners will travel to Cannes I’m looking forward to meet film and love watching them quite often, share it with people from all over on a tram and go to movies alone. #euFilmContest has attracted the from 17 to 19 May to meet film professionals and new people, I'm sure if it's not for the EU Film Contest and Europe. I can't wait to learn more Well, meeting a celebrity wouldn't attention of thousands of film lovers professionals, visit the Marché du it will be an unforgettable experience. this programme, I would probably about films from the professionals be bad either! Is Brad Pitt coming? Film and attend screenings of films. The idea of being at Cannes is never have a chance to attend such and experience the European film across Europe. The contest, organised Panos P. (): Being a winner in absolutely thrilling! a prestigious event. Thus, I'm very industry behind the scenes! by the Creative Europe MEDIA Arthurs V. (): As a the competition was a huge reminder happy for that and thankful for this programme of the European videographer, cinema has always been Diogo V. (): Being from a Michaela P. (Czech Republic): I was not to give up on what you love. This Commission, aimed at promoting the close to my heart so being presented small city, the opportunity to go to unique, once in a lifetime opportunity. really excited when I found out to be goes out to all people including me, richness and unique diversity of with the opportunity to be in the one of Europe's biggest film festivals I'm looking forward to experiencing one of the winners of the EU film who enjoy films in cinemas less and European audiovisual works to a wide middle of the Festival de Cannes seemed like something I couldn't just the Film Festival in Cannes in person! contest. I have a big passion for less often every year. And probably audience. means everything and I look forward pass by without giving it a try. It Konstantina S. (Greece): The European movies, therefore it’s an this is the greatest expectation from 14,116 participants took part in the to the trip with anticipation. I guess represents a chance to be at the announcement of my participation honour for me to attend the Festival the trip: to celebrate the art of competition, and over 8,000 of them I don't have any expectations, but center of a community whose in the Cannes trip caught me by de Cannes. I am very much looking cinema at the Festival every cinephile replied correctly to 18 questions I heard that Once Upon A Time In periphery is usually all I get to contact surprise. I am genuinely thrilled for forward to experiencing the Festival’s would like to be at. about European cinema for a chance Hollywood is set to premiere at the with. I'm hoping to meet people who the opportunity to experience a Film spirit in person! Pedro S. (Portugal): From Almodóvar to experience the Festival de Cannes Festival so I am beyond stoked for share my intellectual investment in Festival of this scale and cannot wait. Nona A. (Romania): Movies? to Zeman, cinema has always been and discover the European audiovisual that. cinema as the culture can only I would like to give a warm thanks to The best way to reach hearts! I find one of the main parts of my life. industry at work. advance if it's shared and discussed as the EU Film Contest 2019 for this Dániel M. (): I’m extremely cinema a great way to teach my Visiting Cannes, the Mecca of film, We would like to thank our partners, excited and honored to be among the much as possible. Of course, I hope chance and its initiative. See you students about language, culture, where some of the world’s greatest who helped make this edition a winners, I would never have expected to see great films and, as with any trip, soon! manners and stereotypes. I hope to first shook the world with their make friends, have fun and learn success: Europa Cinemas Network, to be selected. I’m following Film Maria N. (Greece): I've always been come back with a fresh perspective dazzling achievements, will certainly International Confederation of Studies in Budapest, so I have a something new! a cinematography lover and wanted and bring back some fun and pizazz be nothing short of an extremely Arthouse Cinemas (CICAE), strong enthusiasm towards films. This József V. (Hungary): I feel extremely to visit the Festival de Cannes! to help teenagers make the most of memorable and overwhelming International Union of Cinemas trip is a great opportunity to feel the lucky and honoured to be among the I feel honoured and grateful to the European cinema and use videos experience! (UNIC), European Film Promotion atmosphere of a festival of this scale winners of this contest. Although the European Creative MEDIA as a powerful tool. I also hope to (EFP) and European Film Awards and to experience everything in I see myself as a cinephile who is programme for giving me the chance reconnect with my innermost (EFA). person surrounded by artists. obsessed with European art movies to experience Cannes in person and 10-year-old kid, who used to get

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