Women in Film: Building Collective Power

Location: Cannes Marche du Film Main Stage in the Palais

Bringing together women working across the film industry, this panel explores how each is building their own pathway to influence, from education and community to storytelling and industry leadership, offering real insight into shaping your own path in film.

HOSTED BY: 

YES SHE CANNES 

Yes She Cannes is an organisation supporting women attending the Cannes Film Festival, delivering curated panels, events, and networking opportunities. Through its international She Squad community, it brings together creatives and industry professionals to foster connection, collaboration, and visibility during the festival.

www.yesshecannes.com

Partnered with:

Entertainment to Affect Change

Entertainment 2 Affect Change (E2AC) is a non-profit organisation producing impact-driven film, digital, and live content. It collaborates with creators and partners to develop stories that entertain, engage, educate, and inspire, supporting underserved health and social communities.

https://www.e2ac.org/

MODERATOR:

NAME: Faith Elizabeth

TITLE: CEO & Founder of Yes She Cannes, Director/Producer of Faithful Films

COUNTRY: UK 

BIO: Faith Elizabeth is the Founder of Yes She Cannes, a global platform supporting women at Cannes through community, education and visibility. She is also a director and producer, currently developing her debut feature, a dark mermaid fantasy set in Italy, The Trabocchi Tails: Asrai, while her horror short Granny DJ enters its festival run.

PANELISTS:

NAME: Sara Hamilton

TITLE:  Head of Global Partnerships & Impact Strategy, E2ACxGreenlit

COUNTRY: USA

BIO: Sara Hamilton is Head of Global Partnerships & Impact Strategy at E2AC x Greenlit and an award-winning producer and strategist. With 25+ years across film, media and live events, she builds international partnerships that connect creators, funders and organisations to drive commercially successful, impact-led storytelling.

NAME: Guneet Monga Kapoor

TITLE: CEO & Producer, Sikhya Entertainment, Founder of WIF India

COUNTRY: INDIA

BIO: Guneet Monga Kapoor is an Academy Award-winning producer and founder of Sikhya Entertainment. Her films, including The Lunchbox, Masaan, The Elephant Whisperers and Kill, have shaped Indian cinema globally. She also founded Women in Film India to support the next generation of producers.

NAME: Maria Hundsnes-Shevtsova

TITLE: Co-Founder and VP, DISAUTHORITY

COUNTRY: UK

BIO: Maria Hundsnes-Shevtsova is Co-Founder and VP of DISAUTHORITY, a London-based boutique post house. With a background in high-end fiction short form, she is now in post for her debut feature producing title Sticks & Stones, a supernatural thriller exploring the lasting impact of silencing women’s testimonies.

NAME: Amanda Toney

TITLE: Managing Director, Stage 32

COUNTRY: USA

BIO: Amanda Toney is Stage 32’s Managing Director and oversees global operations and partnerships with Netflix, Bloomberg and Marché du Film. She’s produced 3,000+ hours of film education, sold shows to Amblin & USA, and worked on films including After All and Alix. A global speaker, she’s shared insights at Cannes, Venice and Harvard.

NAME: Maria Soccor

TITLE: Actor, Filmmaker, Founder of Maria Soccor Productions

COUNTRY: USA

BIO: Maria Soccor is an award-winning director, actress, and founder of Maria Soccor Productions. Known for Lords of BSV, she co-founded REEL Women and advocates for sustainable filmmaking and women through storytelling, mentorship, and global collaborations across narrative, documentary, and immersive media.