American Pavilion’s Cannes Program to Include Talks With Demi Moore, Frederick Wiseman, Billy Zane
13.05.2024 - 12:21
/ variety.com
Lexi Carson The American Pavilion has announced this year’s “Industry In Focus” series and “In Conversation” programming for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The programming will run from Wednesday, May 15, to Thursday, May 23, and will include a daily schedule of more than 25 panels, conversations and screenings.
This year’s “In Conversation” series will feature discussions with actress, producer and author Demi Moore, documentarian Frederick Wiseman and actor Billy Zane, (“Titanic”) along with five American filmmakers who are competing in the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and Critics Week programs. The “Industry In Focus” series provides conversations with executives, producers, sales agents, casting directors, CEOs and journalists.
Topics discussed will include public relations, marketing, development to production, international films the U.S. marketplace, opportunities in the Ukrainian film industry, documentaries, film festivals, sales, finance, distribution and more.
“The American Pavilion is excited to host a diverse and innovative group of artists and executives as they converse about every aspect of the film industry,” said Julie Sisk, the American Pavilion’s founder and president. “We are honored to have so many new and returning talent, filmmakers and entertainment industry leaders choosing to share their stories and expertise with our membership, students, and Emerging Filmmaker Showcase entrants.” American Pavilion will also host “House Party,” a two-day summit showcasing new voices and diversity in film.