European Producers Club

𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 🇺🇦
Yesterday, we hosted an online exchange dedicated to co-producing with Ukraine, bringing together EPC members for a timely and insightful discussion on current opportunities, initiatives and collaboration frameworks.

The session focused in particular on the European Solidarity Fund for Ukrainian Films (ESFUF) that has just published a call for production support open until 26 June: https://esfuf.eu/how-to-apply/

Representatives of the CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée, including Michel Plazanet and Solène Tardieu, presented the fund's objectives, eligibility criteria and potential opportunities for European producers looking to work with Ukrainian partners.
Manon Duverger, French expert currently working with the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture, shared valuable perspectives on Ukraine's evolving audiovisual landscape and ongoing efforts to support cinema and international co-production.

We were also pleased to hear from several Ukrainian EPC members, who enriched the conversation with first-hand insights into the projects, initiatives and realities of working in the sector today. Thanks to 2Brave Productions / Natalia Libet, Space Productions, and UPHub (Ukrainian Producers Hub) in particular.

A rich and engaging session that provided both practical guidance and a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges of co-producing with Ukraine today.

A warm thank you to all those who contributed to the discussion and shared their experiences.

🎞️ We are thrilled to partner with the prestigious INSTITUT FRANÇAIS at this year's de Cannes!

📍 Join us on Thursday, 14 May at 4:00 PM at the Semaine de la Critique - Cannes for a timely panel discussion:
"Ukraine, Balkans, Baltics: the new map of European co-production"

A conversation bringing together experts from across the region, leading independent producers, and heads of film agencies exploring the shifting landscape of European cinema collaborations.🌍🎥

🎤 Speakers: Manon Duverger (Expertise France, Ukraine), Natalia Libet (producer), Laëtitia Kulyk (regional audiovisual attaché Western Balkans), Aleksandra Božović (Filmski centar Crne Gore) and Igor Stankovic (distributor), Thomas Grand (Regional audiovisual attaché, Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries), Dita Rietuma (Latvian Film Centre), Antoine Simkine (producer)
🎤 Moderation by Julie-Jeanne Régnault
🙏 Aurélien Chanquin Torres Anne-Solenne Léa Nathalie Streiff

💬 The panel will be in English