Paris Regionnd at the 72 Cannes PRESS PACK - MAYFilm 2019 Festival Paris Region Press contacts [email protected] +33 (0)1 53 85 63 14 [email protected] “Expanding our efforts to bolster creativity” gnès Varda described cinema as “a pas- Given that passion for cinema is passed on from sionate and dangerous experience”. a very early age, we have supplemented this The talented filmmakers nominated in strategy by bolstering art and culture education nd the official selections of the 72 Cannes for young people in Paris Region, by increasing the Film Festival certainly won’t be contradicting level of contact between these youth and the someone who was the first woman to receive a world of cinema – largely through film clubs in Palme d’honneur award. The passion is clear to see upper secondary schools and apprenticeship Aon every screen along the Croisette. But what a training centres, or by taking a mobile theatre to journey it is to finally feature on these famous our recreation parks over summer. screens! Recognising this, Paris Region stands The result of this strong, clear and genuine com- alongside the professionals involved throughout mitment of Paris Region to the cinema and audio- their perilous adventure of film-making. More than visual sector can be seen at events such as the ever before! It is the leading French region when it nd Cannes Film Festival. For this 72 edition, we are comes to supporting the cinema and audiovisual proud to once again be present via the high- sector and playing host to film shoots. We have quality works we support: no fewer than 16 films! been doing more for the sector every year since the These productions reflect the diversity and rich- beginning of our term of office. ness of the films backed, and feature in all of the Given that we know this sector is very active, inno- Cannes categories: eight in the official selection vative and vital to the economy of our region, that including three in competition, two in Critics’ Week, Paris Region has the highest concentration of three in the Directors’ Fortnight and three in ACID. expertise, talent and industries in this field in We hope that all the competing teams, cinema France, and that we believe a large cultural region professionals and film buffs enjoy a fantastic like Paris Region has a key role to play in develo- Cannes Film Festival. Paris Region will always be ping the creativity, diversity and boldness of the there to support them. industry, we are constantly expanding our efforts to bolster creativity. In 2019, we earmarked a record budget of more than 20 million euros. VALÉRIE PÉCRESSE President of Paris Region Introduced through our new policy adopted in 2017 and designed to support a sector that has AGNÈS EVREN Vice-President in charge radically reformed and enhanced our funding of Culture, Heritage and Creation opportunities, our strategy aims to encourage new creation and promote diversity in works, at the same time boosting employment in Paris Region. We also focus our efforts on screenplay writers, animation and the incorporation of inno- vative technologies into the creative process. © Région Île-de-France © Région 02| PRESS PACK | ND PARIS REGION AT THE 72 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL FILMS SUPPORTED BY PARIS REGION AND SELECTED FOR CANNES The 72nd Cannes Film Festival celebrates 16 films supported by Paris Region in both production and post-production stages. Official Selection In competition Un certain regard SYBIL LES HIRONDELLES by Justine Triet, DE KABOUL produced by LES FILMS PELLEAS by Zabou Breitman Supported by the Grant Fund and Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec, (€360 000) produced by LES ARMATEURS Supported by the Grant Fund (€270 000) LES MISÉRABLES LA FAMEUSE INVASION by Ladj Ly, DES OURS EN SICILE produced by SRAB FILMS by Lorenzo Mattotti, Supported by the Grant Fund produced by PRIMA LINEA (€280 000) Supported by the Grant Fund (€375 000) PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE Special screening FILLE EN FEU by Céline Sciamma, LA CORDILLÈRE produced by LILIES FILMS DES SONGES Supported by the Grant Fund by Patricio Guzman, (€380 000) produced by Atacama Supported by the Grant Fund Out of competition (€87 000) LA BELLE ÉPOQUE Closing film by Nicolas Bedos, produced by HORS NORMES LES FILMS DU KIOSQUE by Eric Toledano Supported by the Grant Fund and Olivier Nakache, (€460 000) produced by ADNP Quad Films Supported by the Grant Fund (€425 000) ND | PRESS PACK | 03 PARIS REGION AT THE 72 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Directors’ Fortnight Fortnight selection Closing film AND THEN WE DANCED YVES by Levan Akin, by Benoît Forgeard, produced by AMA Productions produced by Ecce Films Supported by Supported by the Grant Fund the Post-Production Grant* (€300 000) ZOMBI CHILD by Bertrand Bonello, produced by My New Picture Supported by the Grant Fund (€225 000) Critics’ Week Feature film competition Short film special screenings J’AI PERDU MON CORPS INVISÍVEL HERÓI st by Jérémy Clapin (1 film), (Invisible Hero) produced by Xilam Animation by Cristèle Alves Meira, Supported by the Grant Fund produced by Fluxus Films (€275 000) Supported by the Post-Production Grant* ACID Selection RÊVES DE JEUNESSE VIF-ARGENT by Alain Raoust, by Stéphane Batut, produced by Cinema Defacto produced by ZADIG Productions Supported by Supported by the Grant Fund the Post-Production Grant* (€300 000) L’ANGLE MORT by Pierre Trividic and Patrick-Mario Bernard, produced by Ex Nihilo/Agat Films Supported by the Grant Fund (€384 000) *Permanent Committee vote 22 May 2019 04| PRESS PACK | ND PARIS REGION AT THE 72 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL REGIONAL SUPPORT FOR CINEMA AND AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY Today more than ever, Paris Region stands alongside authors and professionals in the cinema and audiovisual industry, and is stepping up its efforts in support of creativity.Since January 2017, it has boosted its assistance for the sector by allocating new funds and resources, a move welcomed by professionals. executive’s decision to radically overhaul >> More than €20M the Cinema and Audiovisual Grant Fund in for the cinema 2017, the aim being to enhance the appeal and audiovisual industry of Paris Region in these fields of work, to support the industry’s economy and In December 2018, the Region once again to encourage the return of certain produc- allocated a special budget for the industry, tions. The result: this time at an unprecedented level: more than 20 million euros (€M) earmarked speci- An increase in the amount of regional fically for the Cinema and Audiovisual Grant funding of up to €600 000 for cinema Fund and Post-Production Grants. films and up to €500 000 for audiovisual This budget is part of an ongoing process of works. significantly increasing the funds that the A new funding calculation grid with a Region allocates to culture. Valérie Pécresse % dual subsidy system: for “exceptional had undertaken to increase them by 20 technical expenses” to give a boost to ser- during her term of office. Between 2015 and vice providers and jobs in the local area, 2019, the Paris Region’s culture budget % and for “innovative practices and techno- increased from €83M to €95M (+14.1 ). logies” to make Paris Region a pioneering place for certain technologies and thus strengthen its appeal. The subsidies range from €25 000 to >> A more comprehensive €100 000 for expenditure on innovative and effective Cinema technologies (virtual reality, visual effects, and Audiovisual Grant Fund 3D, etc.) and for technical expenses for % exceptional “Made in Paris Region” manu- Paris Region is home to nearly 80 of facturing (sets and costumes, studio fil- France’s image industry players: and the ming, etc.). economic gains from a sector that accounts for nearly 140 000 direct jobs are significant. Against a background of stiff international competition, it is vital to offer production companies a system that responds to them and adapts to each work: this underpins the regional ND | PRESS PACK | 05 PARIS REGION AT THE 72 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Reorganisation of the Cinema Reading Committee with 3 specialist colleges >> A reviewed Screenplay depending on budgets and works, thereby Writers’ Grant to promote enabling creation in all its diversity to be growth in the screenplay supported. industry in Paris Region Web-series funding. This sector is a key component in the The possibility of funding up to 3 seasons development of French film and audiovi- of the same TV series. sual production. The Region therefore wanted to increase its budget, some In 2018, the first full year under the new €500 000 in 2018, and to play a greater system, the Grant Fund disbursed a record role in this field, through boosting the amount, some €16.6M of reimbursable support it provides to young authors, grants awarded to 59 feature films and in particular by: 41 audiovisual projects, all extremely varied in nature and reflecting the diversity of Developing the sector in collaboration French creation. with professionals. Boosting assistance for authors sup- ported: incorporating preparations for pit- THE WRITING ches and speed-dating sessions as part of SECTOR IS A KEY the training provided to authors starting out. ELEMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF Arranging annual meetings with expe- THE FRENCH rienced authors and supported producers, FILMMAKING. notably during the Série Series Festival (The European Series Summit), which will be held from 1-3 July 2019, in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne. Reorganising the Reading Committee for maximum results: setting up 2 specialist committees, the first for screenplay writers starting out, the second for experienced screenplay writers. The result is a greater capacity for handling projects received. In 2018, 243 projects were submitted and 31 works supported. These extremely high figures serve to reiterate the need for sup- Since 2018, a new Emerging port and assistance in this industry.