About the meetup

Wednesday, May 14th- 2:30 PM Cannes Time

From Local Crews to Global Screens: Navigating the Filmmaking Boom

Filmmaking has exploded outside of Hollywood with opportunities all over the United States and around the world, driven by untapped talent pools and a surge of tax incentives. Join Stage 32 for an exciting panel featuring industry experts who are riding the wave of this global expansion. Discover how filmmakers are leveraging international and regional incentives to bring their projects to life in unexpected places, while building skilled local crews and uncovering fresh, undiscovered talent. Whether you’re aiming for a local gem or a global hit, this panel will show you how to turn opportunity into cinematic success.

Moderator: Martin Petrov - Festival Director, IFFG

Panelists:

• Katie Pryor - Co-Founder, FilmUSA
• Lauren Simpson - Women in Film and Television International Board of Directors, President of Women in Film & Television Victoria
• Krassimira Belev - Producer, First Draft Productions
• Richard Botto - CEO, Stage 32

Those who attend the panel will be invited to attend a networking cocktail event after the panel. 

Film USA Pavilion - Village International on the Pantiero Side #200 

***Important - it is NOT the American Pavilion. It is the FilmUSA Pavillion

The pavilion is in front of the Yachts at the Marina, west of the Palais