2025 | Professional Programme
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Saturday 14 June
Demain Nous Appartient
Saturday 14 June, 10:00 - 11:30
Fan Zone
Description
Limited places!
The stars of Demain Nous Appartient are coming to the Fan Zone!
Meet the heroes of your favorite TF1 daily series for an unforgettable autograph session in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere!
One last talent will be confirmed very soon!
Speakers

Alexandre BRASSEUR
Acteur/Actor

Alexandre BRASSEUR
Acteur/Actor

Ingrid CHAUVIN
Actrice/Actress

Ingrid CHAUVIN
Actrice/Actress

Jean Luc REICHMANN
Acteur, Présentateur / Actor, Presentator

Jean Luc REICHMANN
Acteur, Présentateur / Actor, Presentator

Alice VARELA
Actrice/Actress

Alice VARELA
Actrice/Actress
Nouveau Jour
Saturday 14 June, 11:30 - 12:30
Camille Blanc
Description
Exclusive Premiere
To celebrate the launch of M6's new daily series, enjoy a special moment with Kevin Dias, Helena Noguerra, Mhamed Arezki, Jean-Baptiste Maunier, and Marion Aymé.
Join them for an exclusive Behind the Scenes experience filled with never-before-heard stories, laughter, and as a bonus, a sneak peek at the very first episode!
A unique deep dive into the world of the series... which just might become your new favorite daily TV!
The discussion will be moderated by Diverto journalist, Romain Renner
Speakers

Mhamed AREZKI
Acteur/Actor

Mhamed AREZKI
Acteur/Actor

Marion AYMÉ
Actrice/Actress

Marion AYMÉ
Actrice/Actress

Kevin DIAS
Acteur / Actor

Kevin DIAS
Acteur / Actor

Jean-Baptiste MAUNIER
Acteur/Actor

Jean-Baptiste MAUNIER
Acteur/Actor

Helena NOGUERRA
Actrice/Actress

Helena NOGUERRA
Actrice/Actress
Fan Meeting - Jaz Sinclair
Saturday 14 June, 12:30 - 13:00
Verrière
Description
With Jaz Sinclair
On registration and draw of the #OMG card members
Scènes de Ménages
Saturday 14 June, 13:30 - 14:30
Verrière
Description
Limited places!
Scènes de Ménages is celebrating its 15th anniversary!
To mark this special occasion, come meet some of the show's beloved stars: Majid Berhila and Elodie Poux (aka Sofiane and Alice), along with Amélie Etasse and Frédéric Bouraly (aka Camille and José).
Join us for an exceptional Meet-Up during the Festival: laughter, behind-the-scenes memories, and heartfelt moments with the cast promise a great time for everyone!
A warm and friendly event not to be missed by any fan of the series.
The discussion will be moderated by Diverto journalist, Romain Renner
Speakers

Majid BERHILA
Acteur/Actor

Majid BERHILA
Acteur/Actor

Frédéric BOURALY
Acteur / Actor

Frédéric BOURALY
Acteur / Actor

Amélie ETASSE
Actrice/Actress

Amélie ETASSE
Actrice/Actress

Élodie POUX
Actrice/Actress

Élodie POUX
Actrice/Actress
Teen Wolf
Saturday 14 June, 14:30 - 16:30
Camille Blanc
Description
This event will be followed by a signing session.
Pack fans, get ready for an unforgettable event!
Join Tyler Hoechlin, Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, and Charlie & Max Carver, aka Derek, Scott, Lydia, Ethan, and Aiden, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the series.
On the agenda: never-seen-before Behind the Scenes followed by an autograph session!
A moment full of nostalgia, emotion, and laughter... Ready to dive back into your favorite cult series?
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Genie Godula.
Speakers

Charlie CARVER
Acteur/Actor

Charlie CARVER
Acteur/Actor

Tyler HOECHLIN
Acteur/Actor

Tyler HOECHLIN
Acteur/Actor

Tyler POSEY
Acteur/Actor

Tyler POSEY
Acteur/Actor

Holland RODEN
Actrice/Actress

Holland RODEN
Actrice/Actress
Fan Meeting - Morris Chestnut
Saturday 14 June, 14:45 - 15:15
Verrière
Description
With Morris Chestnut
On registration and draw of the #OMG card members
Vanguard
Saturday 14 June, 16:30 - 17:30
Camille Blanc
Description
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE - Original version with English subtitles
A production Viaplay Content Distribution (Sweden)
At 35, Jan Stenbeck appears to have it all: a prestigious career at Morgan Stanley, a glamorous life in New York, and a budding romance with American socialite Merrill McCloud. But when tragedy strikes his family in Sweden, he is thrust into a leadership role at Kinnevik, the family's industrial group. What follows is a high-stakes battle between tradition and innovation, as Jan's visionary ideas clash with his siblings' conservative approach.
His relentless pursuit of success leads to groundbreaking ventures in media and telecom, including breaking Sweden's telephone monopoly and launching TV3. His bold moves not only reshape Sweden's media landscape but also influence global players like Vodafone and Rupert Murdoch's Sky TV. However, his meteoric rise comes at a cost.
Haunted by loneliness and strained family ties, Jan's life is as tumultuous as it is transformative.
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Dheepthika Laurent.
Speakers

Alex HARIDI
Scénariste/Scriptwriter

Alex HARIDI
Scénariste/Scriptwriter

Erik HULTKVIST
Producteur exécutif/Executive producer

Erik HULTKVIST
Producteur exécutif/Executive producer

Goran KAPETANOVIC
Réalisateur/Director

Goran KAPETANOVIC
Réalisateur/Director

16:50 - 17:00
Welcome to the Business Content
Welcome to the Business Content
Saturday 14 June, 16:50 - 17:00
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Join the Monte-Carlo Television Festival's Managing Director, Laurent Puons, who will welcome speakers and attendees and share what's in store for the 2025 Business Content programme at the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
Speakers

Laurent PUONS
Directeur Général de Monaco Mediax
MONACO MEDIAX SAM

Laurent PUONS
Directeur Général de Monaco Mediax
MONACO MEDIAX SAM
Laurent Puons has been head of Monaco Mediax since 2012, the event management organisation which produces the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, and the leading sports business convention and conference SPORTEL Monaco, SPORTEL Rendez-vous international series, SPORTEL Awards and Monaco Mediax Events among other projects.

17:00 - 17:45
Public Service Broadcasting: Its Future in the Evolving Landscape
Public Service Broadcasting: Its Future in the Evolving Landscape
Saturday 14 June, 17:00 - 17:45
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), still attracts considerable audiences around the globe, delivering reliable unbiased reporting in a world of increasing "fake news", alongside risk taking drama and factual programming. With funding constantly under review, how will PBS channels survive and navigate their way in an ever-changing broadcast landscape amongst their more commercial competitors?
Speakers

Graham BENSON
Chairman
GCB INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONSULTANTS

Graham BENSON
Chairman
GCB INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONSULTANTS
Graham Benson is an international media and business consultant working across film. television, theatre and sport - particularly cricket. He was for many years a producer and executive producer of television drama and feature films. Blue Heaven Productions the independent company he ran with his wife, Christine, produced several series of the hugely successful Ruth Rendell Mysteries. Graham also spent several years at the BBC where he learned his trade and produced Premiere the BBC2 film opportinty for 1st time directors as well as launching both Screen 1 and Screen 2 several years later on his return to the Corporation after spending time elsewhere. He was Controller of Drama at ITVs South of England franchise - TVS - from 1987-1992 where he was responsible for many international coproductions and has chaired both BAFTA and PACT. He lives on the Isle of Wight and in London and currently includes chairing Forward Press, The Continuum Ensemble and Cornhill & Harvest' in his portfolio.
Graham and Christine have for many years supported and attended The Monte Carlo International Television Festival and participated in the preselection of programme awards nominations.'

Toma DE MATTEIS
Managing Director of Fiction, France.tv Studio
FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS

Toma DE MATTEIS
Managing Director of Fiction, France.tv Studio
FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS
Toma de Matteis is an experienced television production professional. After starting out at Marathon Productions, he became a content producer at Capa Entreprises. In 2006, he joined the teams at Telfrance Séries, where he became artistic producer of the daily soap opera 'Plus belle la vie'. In 2011, Toma de Matteis joined France Télévisions, helping to create a new daytime drama division. In 2012, he became a producer at Merlin Productions. In 2015, he joined France.tv Studio (a subsidiary of France Télévisions) where he created the daily series 'Un si grand soleil' and contributed to the creation of the Vendargues studios (16,000m2 of infrastructure dedicated to fiction filming). In 2019, he became Managing Director of the works division (Fiction / Documentaries) of France.tv Studio. He has also been President of the special effects subsidiary Les Tontons Truqueurs since 2023.

Matthew DEANER
CEO
SCREEN PRODUCERS AUSTRALIA

Matthew DEANER
CEO
SCREEN PRODUCERS AUSTRALIA
Matthew Deaner is Screen Producers Australia's Chief Executive Officer. Matthew oversees all aspects of SPA's advocacy work, industrial negotiations, events, and operational issues. He also works closely with our Council to set the organisation's strategic direction and identify and execute new business development opportunities.

Jinhyun PARK
Producer & Director
EBS

Jinhyun PARK
Producer & Director
EBS
Jinhyun is a producer and director at EBS (Korea Educational Broadcasting System), the world's only public broadcaster dedicated exclusively to education and a renowned leader in documentary and factual content.
From 2018 to 2021, he worked in the documentary division, where he produced Urban Hymns, a series exploring urban development in South Korea. The program received the Gold Remi Award at the 56th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.
Between 2022 and 2023, Jinhyun expanded his focus to a variety of factual formats, directing children's educational programming as well as medical-themed variety shows—further showcasing EBS's editorial range.
Since 2024, he has been part of the strategic programming department, where he manages content planning, budget allocation, and program evaluation.
Prior to joining EBS, Jinhyun studied economics at Seoul National University and worked at the Korea Development Bank (KDB), the nation's key policy financial institution. Leveraging this background, he is currently developing a documentary project focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Vance VAN PETTEN
Adjunct Professor
DODGE FILM SCHOOL, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

Vance VAN PETTEN
Adjunct Professor
DODGE FILM SCHOOL, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Vance is Adj. Prof. at Dodge Film School, Chapman University.
From 2000 until 2021, Vance served as the National Executive Director/COO of the Producers Guild of America. Under the auspices of the PGA's Board of Directors, he oversaw the Guild's strategic initiatives on behalf of producers, including its institution of the "Producers Mark" certification process for theatrical motion pictures, as well as directing the PGA's member services and acting as principal executive liaison to studios, networks, guilds and other entertainment industry organizations. Under his stewardship, the Guild's membership grew from 350 to 8500 members.
Prior to the PGA, Vance was in charge of the business and legal affairs departments at Universal Television (1997-1999), Twentieth Television (1992-1997, launching the FX Cable Channel in 1994), and at Paramount Television (1983-1992). And before he worked at the studios, Vance was an associate at an entertainment law firm representing producers, writers and specializing in comics & comedy groups such as The Groundlings and Second City. In 1978, he received his J.D. and M.P.A. from the University of Southern California, and in 1975 he received his B.A. from UCLA.

17:45 - 18:30
Marketing & PR: Measuring the Value of Series Campaigns
Marketing & PR: Measuring the Value of Series Campaigns
Saturday 14 June, 17:45 - 18:30
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Marketing, Publicists and PR can take series to a new level or fight fires when things go wrong. How and why do TV producers and shows need PR, how does PR work with the press to ensure coverage providing them with what they want and need to generate interest. Are you investing enough if you're series is failing? In an era of social media, do producers even need press and PR? Join our expert lineup of international PR and marketeers to get the inside track.
Speakers

Michael IDATO
Culture Editor at Large
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Michael IDATO
Culture Editor at Large
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Michael Idato is the culture editor-at-large for Australia's two most prestigious daily newspapers, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Melbourne Age, based in Los Angeles. He has worked for both papers for 24 years and has previously served as a juror for the International Emmy Awards, Australia's Logie Awards, the New Zealand Television Awards and on the pre-selection committee for the Monte Carlo Television Festival. In 2023, Michael was named Journalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Press Club. Michael was series consultant on the Fremantle drama series Wentworth; the series was the highest rated scripted premiere in Australian cable TV history.

Brendan FOLEY
Writer-Creator, Executive Producer, Sherlock & Daughter, for
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT

Brendan FOLEY
Writer-Creator, Executive Producer, Sherlock & Daughter, for
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT
Brendan Foley
Writer-Creator and EP, Sherlock & Daughter.
Brendan is an award-winning Northern Irish Writer-Exec Producer, with international co-pro experience in TV, features and bestselling books world-wide. Past work with The CW, WB Discovery, Lionsgate, Sony, BBC, CBC, NBC, AMC, Viaplay, Acorn, Universal, Elisa, SBS. Most recently: 2025 Sherlock & Daughter starring David Thewlis; two seasons of hit series The Man Who Died for Elisa, AMC, SBS; Cold Courage for Viaplay, AMC+, Britbox and Lionsgate.
Brendan's Previous indie feature films for Sony, Nordisk and Lionsgate include multi-award winner Johnny Was and The Riddle,
His books include Amazon UK Top Ten bestseller Under the Wire for Random House. Brendan was formerly a freelance international features journalist in 77 countries, covering business, conflict and the environment.

Judy LUNG
VP, Strategy, Communications, & Stakeholder Relations
TIFF - TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Judy LUNG
VP, Strategy, Communications, & Stakeholder Relations
TIFF - TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
In a 25-year career that has unfolded against a backdrop of seismic change, Judy Lung has worked with major media companies, cultural institutions, and award-winning filmmakers in leadership, PR, and marketing roles across the sector, from distribution, exhibition, broadcasting to production.
Currently, as Vice President of Strategy, Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Lung leads strategic planning for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), tapping into her deep
understanding of the entertainment business and long-standing relationships across the global industry. Her focus is on the long-term relevance and reach of the organization, ensuring it
continues to deliver on its mission and vision in a fast-changing entertainment ecosystem.
In 2023, she was appointed to the newly created Golden Globes Membership Board where her extensive experience in publicity and media relations, and commitment to representation and
inclusion, is critical to the Board's mandate of rebuilding the international voting membership of the awards organization.
Over the course of her career, Lung had led Canadian and international publicity campaigns for hundreds of series and films. Prior to joining TIFF, Lung was Director of Communications for Cineplex, Canada's largest cinema chain.

Alan NIEROB
Chairman of Entertainment
ROGERS & COWAN PMK

Alan NIEROB
Chairman of Entertainment
ROGERS & COWAN PMK
Alan Nierob began his career at Rogers & Cowan as an assistant following an internship he had previously fulfilled. Mr. Nierob is currently the Chairman of Entertainment at R&CPMK.
Over the years, Mr. Nierob has represented talent including: Chris Pratt, Caitlyn Jenner, Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, Katy Perry, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jamie Foxx, Jeremy Renner, Liam Neeson, Robert Downey Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Hugh Jackman, Beyoncé, Shakira ,Steve Martin, Matthew McConaughey, Richard Gere, Vince Vaughn, Ray Romano, Rob Lowe, Jeff Daniels, Victoria Principal, Jennifer Lopez, Robert Wagner, Garry Shandling, Ali MacGraw, Taylor Lautner, , Shaquille O'Neal, Indianapolis 500 champion Danny Sullivan, baseball Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith, and fashion icon Giorgio Armani. In addition, he has worked with producers and directors including Antoine Fuqua, Jerry Bruckheimer, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, M. Night Shyamalan, Mel Gibson, Denzel Washington, Andrew Davis and Mike Newell, and films such as the Academy Award-winning Braveheart, Ransom, Blue Chips, Conspiracy Theory, Lethal Weapon 4, Payback, What Women Want, The Passion of The Christ, Apocalypto and, Dreamgirls among others.
In 2007, Mr. Nierob was awarded the Les Mason Award, which honors those in the field of public relations, whose achievements have been outstanding; whose work reflects the highest professional ideals worthy of being singled out by his or her peers for the highest honor the Publicists Guild can bestow on one of its own members.
In 2015, he received the Prism Award, given by the Public Relations Society of America, Los Angeles Chapter, for the Outstanding Achievement in Publicity.
A graduate of UCLA, Mr. Nierob is a frequent guest lecturer at his alma mater as well as the American Film Institute. He delivered the Commencement Address to the 2010 Communication Studies graduating class at UCLA's Royce Hall. In 2017 Mr. Nierob became a founding member of the UCLA Department of Communication Studies Board of Visitors.
The Bombing of Pan Am 103
Saturday 14 June, 18:00 - 19:30
Camille Blanc
Description
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE - Original version with French subtitles
World Productions (United-Kingdom)
A factual drama based on the real events surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing and the joint Scots-US investigation which sought to bring the perpetrators to justice. On 21 December 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from Heathrow to JFK when a bomb exploded in its hold over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people, including 43 British citizens and 190 Americans. It was the worst ever terror attack on British soil and the first major one on US citizens.
Lockerbie will focus on the investigation into the crash on both sides of the Atlantic and the devastating effect it had on the small town and the families who lost loved ones. From the initial exhaustive search for evidence on the ground in Scotland, via the US and Malta to the trial at Camp Zeist in 2000, the drama takes us right up to the most recent indictment at the end of 2022.
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Genie Godula.
Speakers

Douglas HODGE
Acteur/Actor

Douglas HODGE
Acteur/Actor

Anna PRITCHARD
Chefs Décorateurs/Production Designer

Anna PRITCHARD
Chefs Décorateurs/Production Designer

Julia STANNARD
Productrice/Producer
ITV

Julia STANNARD
Productrice/Producer
ITV

18:30 - 19:15
That's (AI )Entertainment!
That's (AI )Entertainment!
Saturday 14 June, 18:30 - 19:15
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
The entertainment industry is rapidly evolving with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Staying up to speed with the latest AI advancements is crucial for professionals in this field. AI offers new opportunities for content creation, personalization, and audience engagement, revolutionizing the way entertainment is produced and consumed. However, it also presents challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and the need for new skill sets. Embracing AI in entertainment requires a deep understanding of its capabilities and limitations. Navigating this landscape demands a balance between innovation and responsibility, ensuring that AI enhances, rather than replaces, the human creativity and connection at the heart of entertainment.
Speakers

Michel ZGARKA
President & CEO
HITLAB

Michel ZGARKA
President & CEO
HITLAB
Michel Zgarka is an experienced executive with a successful career of over 35 years in the productions, (films, TV and music), communications (Guest speakers/keynote in over 25 int'l trade events), marketing, financial engineering (media) and business development fields. He is highly skilled in strategic and creative planning, marketing and personnel management for the media industry. Mr. Zgarka has produced, directed and distributed numerous film and television productions for the international marketplace, including "GUMMYBAR" which has garnered over 6 billion views on YouTube. He was the Delegate general of several film festivals. He is persuasive and possesses excellent communication skills that help build strong local and global relationships. Mr. Zgarka holds a B. ED. (McGill University), B.A. (Concordia University) & a Master in International Communications (University of Nice). Michel leads for the past 10 years 1 of the 1st AI original patented AI technology company.

Toma DE MATTEIS
Managing Director of Fiction, France.tv Studio
FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS

Toma DE MATTEIS
Managing Director of Fiction, France.tv Studio
FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS
Toma de Matteis is an experienced television production professional. After starting out at Marathon Productions, he became a content producer at Capa Entreprises. In 2006, he joined the teams at Telfrance Séries, where he became artistic producer of the daily soap opera 'Plus belle la vie'. In 2011, Toma de Matteis joined France Télévisions, helping to create a new daytime drama division. In 2012, he became a producer at Merlin Productions. In 2015, he joined France.tv Studio (a subsidiary of France Télévisions) where he created the daily series 'Un si grand soleil' and contributed to the creation of the Vendargues studios (16,000m2 of infrastructure dedicated to fiction filming). In 2019, he became Managing Director of the works division (Fiction / Documentaries) of France.tv Studio. He has also been President of the special effects subsidiary Les Tontons Truqueurs since 2023.

Leif HOLST JENSEN
Dean of Film, TV and Games
INN UNIVERSITY

Leif HOLST JENSEN
Dean of Film, TV and Games
INN UNIVERSITY
Leif Holst Jensen is Dean of faculty Audiovisual Media and Creative technology at the Inland University of Applied Sciences and a partner in UpNorth Film. A former CEO Oslo Film fund, Dean/Head of department Westerdals institute of film and media, Kristiania University College Oslo, General secretary, Norwegian Film, TV and Games Producers Association, Head of Arts and Culture, Danish Broadcasting Company, DR, Program director, Metropol TV, Norway, and held several positions in NRK, Norwegian Broadcasting Company. Leif also has experience as a journalist, director, producer and executive director/producer including more than 200 productions.

Vanessa SHAPIRO
CEO
NICELY ENTERTAINMENT

Vanessa SHAPIRO
CEO
NICELY ENTERTAINMENT
In January 2020, Vanessa Shapiro founded Nicely Entertainment, a Worldwide TV distribution and production company based in Los Angeles. With over 20+ year experience in the TV distribution business from her days at Sony Pictures and Marvista, Vanessa is Nicely's CEO and will continue to focus on producing and distributing quality TV movies and Series. Prior to Nicely, Vanessa served as President of Worldwide TV Distribution & Co-Productions at Gaumont. During her tenure at Gaumont, Vanessa developed and served as Executive Producer on the Amazon Prime's Original Series El Presidente (8x60'), nominated for Best Drama at the 2021 International Emmy Awards, as well as a slate of ten holiday movies including Merry Christmas Match (Hallmark).
At Nicely, Vanessa has served as Executive Producer on over 70 movies and 3 TV Series, including more than 12 movies that premiered as Lifetime Originals since 2020. Vanessa has teamed up and negotiated several partnerships around the world like in Australia with Jaggi Entertainment or in Canada with Incendo.
Vanessa has also co-created and Executive Produced the Netflix YA Series Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance (10x22'). The Series marks the third project Vanessa has worked on with Netflix in the last few years after This Little Love of Mine, and the YA Netflix Original Series' Dive Club (12x22'). Most recently, Vanessa served as Executive Producer on Nicely's first Christmas Mini-Series, The Christmas Checklist (4x45') for CBC Canada.
In November 2023, Vanessa announced the creation and launch of Darkly Entertainment, a new label dedicated to producing and distributing genre and premium elevated dramatic content for theatrical and digital distribution. The first release was the action filled movie Super Icyclone.

19:15 - 20:15
Networking Drinks
Networking Drinks
Saturday 14 June, 19:15 - 20:15
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Mix and Mingle with speakers and session attendees over a glass of wine and canapés.
TV Series Party
Saturday 14 June, 20:00 - 23:00
Plage Neptune, Larvotto
Description
Private Party by invitation only
Under the starry skies of the Principality of Monaco, an exceptional evening, infused with the elegance, glamour, and vibrant energy of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival...
This exclusive gathering, reserved for VIP guests, offers a truly unique experience in an idyllic setting, where golden sands meet the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean.
International stars, television industry professionals, and influential personalities will come together for a festive night where atmosphere meets enchanting music, refined cocktails, and lively conversation.
This evening is more than just an event. It's a celebration of talent and creativity. A standout moment where Joey Starr will host an exclusive tasting of Carnival, his signature rum brand.
Facing an impressive Caribbean food buffet and a full lineup of Lumia pre-mixed cocktails, DJ Naughty will set the rhythm for the night—alongside the actor, singer songwriter, and member of the Golden Nymph pre-selection committee, known to all as Le Jaguarr.
To the sound of the waves and the beat of the music, Festival guests will share unforgettable and truly magical moments.

Sunday 15 June
Un Si Grand Soleil
Sunday 15 June, 10:00 - 11:30
Fan Zone
Description
Limited places!
The sun will shine once again on the Festival's FAN ZONE!
Meet the iconic faces of your favorite France TV daily drama!
Nadia Fossier, Catherine Wilkening, Bibi Tanga, and Yvon Back, aka Alix, Claudine, Hugo, and Clément, are leaving Montpellier for Monaco for a special autograph session.
Speakers

Yvon BACK
Acteur/Actor

Yvon BACK
Acteur/Actor

Nadia FOSSIER
Actrice/Actress

Nadia FOSSIER
Actrice/Actress

Bibi TANGA
Acteur/Actor

Bibi TANGA
Acteur/Actor

Catherine WILKENING
Actrice/Actress

Catherine WILKENING
Actrice/Actress

Les Fictions France Télévisions
Sunday 15 June, 11:30 - 12:30
Auric
Description
Limited places!
The stars of your favorite France Télévisions series are coming to the Festival!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet Éléonore Bernheim, Michèle Bernier, Sara Mortensen, Nicolas Gob and Bernard Yerlès, who will be in Monaco especially to meet you!
Join them for an exclusive Behind the Scenes session, filled with good vibes and genuine moments of connection.
An exceptional chance to dive into the world behind your favorite shows and connect with the talents who bring them to life.
Speakers

Eleonore BERNHEIM
Actrice / Actress
GAUMONT TELEVISION

Eleonore BERNHEIM
Actrice / Actress
GAUMONT TELEVISION

Michèle BERNIER
Actrice/Actress

Michèle BERNIER
Actrice/Actress

Nicolas GOB
Acteur / Actor
GAUMONT TELEVISION

Nicolas GOB
Acteur / Actor
GAUMONT TELEVISION

Sara MORTENSEN
Actrice/Actress

Sara MORTENSEN
Actrice/Actress

Bernard YERLES
Acteur & Réalisateur / Actor & Director

Bernard YERLES
Acteur & Réalisateur / Actor & Director

Sherlock & Daughter
Sunday 15 June, 13:00 - 14:00
Camille Blanc
Description
FRENCH PREMIERE - Original version with French subtitles
Federation Entertainment production (USA & UK)
Sherlock Holmes is out of his comfort zone. The renowned sleuth finds himself mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends. Meanwhile, young American Amelia learns her missing father may be the esteemed detective after her mother's shocking and unexplainable murder.
Sherlock battles between his intellect and his emotion when he is confronted with this young woman claiming to be his daughter. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, Amelia proves herself essential to cracking the case as the pair work together to solve a global conspiracy, the mystery of her mother's murder and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock's daughter. Will she lead to his redemption?
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Genie Godula.
Speakers

Brendan FOLEY
Writer-Creator, Executive Producer, Sherlock & Daughter, for
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT

Brendan FOLEY
Writer-Creator, Executive Producer, Sherlock & Daughter, for
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT
Brendan Foley
Writer-Creator and EP, Sherlock & Daughter.
Brendan is an award-winning Northern Irish Writer-Exec Producer, with international co-pro experience in TV, features and bestselling books world-wide. Past work with The CW, WB Discovery, Lionsgate, Sony, BBC, CBC, NBC, AMC, Viaplay, Acorn, Universal, Elisa, SBS. Most recently: 2025 Sherlock & Daughter starring David Thewlis; two seasons of hit series The Man Who Died for Elisa, AMC, SBS; Cold Courage for Viaplay, AMC+, Britbox and Lionsgate.
Brendan's Previous indie feature films for Sony, Nordisk and Lionsgate include multi-award winner Johnny Was and The Riddle,
His books include Amazon UK Top Ten bestseller Under the Wire for Random House. Brendan was formerly a freelance international features journalist in 77 countries, covering business, conflict and the environment.

Fiona GLASCOTT
Actrice/Actress

Fiona GLASCOTT
Actrice/Actress

Shelly GOLDSTEIN
Scénariste / writer
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT

Shelly GOLDSTEIN
Scénariste / writer
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT
Writer Performer Shelly Goldstein's first play, COMING ATTRACTIONS, ran for almost two years in Chicago. Legendary Hollywood producer Garry Marshall saw it and hired her as a sitcom writer at Paramount. Since then she's written hundreds of hours of television comedy, drama, animation and entertainment, including the Emmy-winning PBS special, CHICAGO VOICES and Sheryl Lee Ralph's DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING. She's a senior writer on 2025's hit SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER, starring David Thewlis. Shelly has also written for top talent including Stephen Colbert, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson & Yoko Ono. As a performer and singer her one woman show has sold out in venues in Los Angeles and London. She is a proud past winner of the New Yorker's iconic Cartoon Caption Contest.

Blu HUNT
Actrice / Actress

Blu HUNT
Actrice / Actress

Karine MARTIN
PDG/CEO Starlings Entertainment

Karine MARTIN
PDG/CEO Starlings Entertainment
Fan Meeting - Shy'm & Ricky Whittle
Sunday 15 June, 13:15 - 13:45
Verrière
Description
With Shy'm & Ricky Whittle
On registration and draw of the #OMG card members
Fan Meeting - TEEN WOLF
Sunday 15 June, 14:00 - 14:30
Verrière
Description
With Charlie Carver
Tyler Hoechlin
Tyler Posey
Holland Roden
On registration and draw of the #OMG card members
Deepfake (L'indétectable)
Sunday 15 June, 14:30 - 15:30
Camille Blanc
Description
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE - Original version french-canadian
Sphere Media production (Canada)
Twenty-five-year-old Stéphanie's life is overturned when a compromising video of her mother goes viral. Stéphanie believes the video, which wrecked her mother's political career and hurt her influential family, is a fake - despite expert consensus that it's genuine. But who created the deepfake, and why?
Though it goes against everything in her character, Stéphanie gets hired under a false identity by a start-up that she suspects of having the tech know-how to create undetectable deepfakes. Drawn into a dangerous conspiracy with international repercussions, Stéphanie discovers that the truth isn't what she thought, and that perfect lies come at a high price.
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Dheepthika Laurent.
Speakers

Bernard DANSEREAU
Auteur/Author
SPHERE MEDIA INC.

Bernard DANSEREAU
Auteur/Author
SPHERE MEDIA INC.

Kevin HOULE
Acteur/Actor

Kevin HOULE
Acteur/Actor

Sophie NÉLISSE
Acteur / Actor

Sophie NÉLISSE
Acteur / Actor

Annie PIÉRARD
Auteure
SPHERE MEDIA INC.

Annie PIÉRARD
Auteure
SPHERE MEDIA INC.

Etienne PIÉRARD DANSEREAU

Etienne PIÉRARD DANSEREAU

Josée VALLEE
Productrice/Producer
SPHERE MEDIA INC.

Josée VALLEE
Productrice/Producer
SPHERE MEDIA INC.
An experienced producer with a remarkable career history, Josée Vallée is a key figure in Quebec television. In 2014, she joined the Sphère Média team as Executive VP, Scripted and Feature Films. There, she produced several notable series including IXE-13 (Illico), BAD BLOOD (Netflix), The Sticky (Amazon), Transplant (NBC), Épidémie (TVA), Le retour d'Anna Brodeur (CRAVE), CEREBRUM, and L'indétectable (TOU.TV). Josée is currently working on the northern thriller Anticosti and the second season of the comedy Le retour d'Anna Brodeur.
Chicago Fire, Chicago Med & Chicago P.D.
Sunday 15 June, 14:30 - 16:00
Verrière
Description
Limited Places !
They're back!
The stars of the One Chicago franchise are back for an exclusive autograph signing session!
Meet Jocelyn Hudon (Chicago Fire), Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Chicago P.D), Darren Barnet (Chicago MED), and Hanako Greensmith (Chicago Fire) at the Fan Zone.
A must-attend event for all Wolf Entertainment fans!
Speakers

Darren BARNET
Acteur/Actor

Darren BARNET
Acteur/Actor

Hanako GREENSMITH
Actrice/Actress

Hanako GREENSMITH
Actrice/Actress

Jocelyn HUDON
Actrice/Actress

Jocelyn HUDON
Actrice/Actress

Benjamin LEVY AGUILAR
Acteur/Actor

Benjamin LEVY AGUILAR
Acteur/Actor
Good Cop / Bad Cop
Sunday 15 June, 16:00 - 17:00
Camille Blanc
Description
FRENCH PREMIERE - Original version with French subtitles
ITV Studios production (Australia-USA)
"Welcome to Eden Vale - a little slice of heaven on Earth." So read the signs on the outskirts of the seemingly idyllic American town in this whip-smart procedural. But darkly comic crimes and tangled relationships lurk beneath the surface in Eden Vale, threatening Police Chief Big Hank's efforts to make it the safest town in America.
For Hank, it's a family affair. His deputy, Lou, is also his daughter, with a sharper view of the town's underbelly. When Lou's brother, and Hank's son, Henry, returns from the big city to earn his detective's badge, his lack of social skills rubs everyone the wrong way. Forced to work together, Lou and Henry - the good cop and the bad cop - begin to suspect Eden Vale's quirky residents, including their father, are hiding a dark secret.
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Genie Godula.
Speakers

Luke COOK
Acteur/Actor

Luke COOK
Acteur/Actor

John QUAINTANCE
Créateur/Creator

John QUAINTANCE
Créateur/Creator

Jeff WACHTEL
Producteur Exécutif/Executive Producer
FUTURE SHACK ENTERTAINMENT

Jeff WACHTEL
Producteur Exécutif/Executive Producer
FUTURE SHACK ENTERTAINMENT
Jeff Wachtel is a television producer and executive. He has been President of USA Network, Universal Content Productions, and NBCU International Studios. He launched Future Shack Entertainment, a television and film production company, in 2022. Future Shack produces the series MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN for Fox and GOOD COP BAD COP for the CW, Roku, The Stan Network and ITV.
Prior to his move to London, Wachtel was the Chief Content Officer for NBCU Cable Entertainment overseeing all content for NBC cable networks USA, Syfy, Bravo, Oxygen and E!. Among the series produced under his guidance were MR. ROBOT, SUITS and THE SINNER for USA; GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE for Bravo; THE MAGICIANS and 12 MONKEYS for Syfy; and DIFFICULT PEOPLE for Hulu. Other series launched under Wachtel's supervision include MONK, PSYCH, WHITE COLLAR, BURN NOTICE, COVERT AFFAIRS, IN PLAIN SIGHT, THE DEAD ZONE and THE 4400.
Before USA, Wachtel was Executive Vice President at Columbia Pictures TV, where he developed and launched series including PARTY OF FIVE and DAWSON'S CREEK. He started his career as a theatre producer, producing David Mamet's first plays Sexual Perversity In Chicago & Duck Variations.
Fan Meeting - Gangs of London
Sunday 15 June, 16:20 - 16:40
Verrière
Description
With Sopé Dìrísù et Narges Rashidi
On registration and draw of the #OMG card members

17:00 - 17:45
Streaming Platforms & the Challenge of Audience Engagement Through Content
Streaming Platforms & the Challenge of Audience Engagement Through Content
Sunday 15 June, 17:00 - 17:45
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
With an ever-growing number of platforms offering more and more content, audiences are becoming overwhelmed and struggling to find material that truly aligns with their interests. What are the latest trends, and how can effective editorial strategies be developed? AI is introducing new ways to better describe content and match it with increasingly segmented and demanding audiences. Is content discoverability the new key challenge for platforms?
Speakers

Rémi TERESZKIEWICZ
CEO
BETASERIES

Rémi TERESZKIEWICZ
CEO
BETASERIES
Rémi Tereszkiewicz is an expert of AI, OTT services and TV series marketing. He is currently CEO of Betaseries, a media platform running recommendation services for a community of 5 million monthly TV series fans and analysing TV series & OTT usages for the media industry. Previously he held positions as VP/SVP in sales and marketing for various orgnanisations such as Warner Brothers, Lagardère Studios Netgem and Eurosport and led the creation and launching of numerous TV services and xVOD offers.

Brendan FOLEY
Writer-Creator, Executive Producer, Sherlock & Daughter, for
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT

Brendan FOLEY
Writer-Creator, Executive Producer, Sherlock & Daughter, for
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT
Brendan Foley
Writer-Creator and EP, Sherlock & Daughter.
Brendan is an award-winning Northern Irish Writer-Exec Producer, with international co-pro experience in TV, features and bestselling books world-wide. Past work with The CW, WB Discovery, Lionsgate, Sony, BBC, CBC, NBC, AMC, Viaplay, Acorn, Universal, Elisa, SBS. Most recently: 2025 Sherlock & Daughter starring David Thewlis; two seasons of hit series The Man Who Died for Elisa, AMC, SBS; Cold Courage for Viaplay, AMC+, Britbox and Lionsgate.
Brendan's Previous indie feature films for Sony, Nordisk and Lionsgate include multi-award winner Johnny Was and The Riddle,
His books include Amazon UK Top Ten bestseller Under the Wire for Random House. Brendan was formerly a freelance international features journalist in 77 countries, covering business, conflict and the environment.

Moritz POLTER
Managing Director & Executive Producer
WINDLIGHT PICTURES GMBH

Moritz POLTER
Managing Director & Executive Producer
WINDLIGHT PICTURES GMBH
Moritz Polter is the Managing Director of Windlight Pictures, a Munich-based scripted label launched in 2021 as part of the ITV Studios Group. He previously served as Executive Producer International Television Series at Bavaria Fiction, where he developed acclaimed dramas such as Freud (Netflix/ORF), Arctic Circle (Elisa Viihde/ZDF) and Das Boot (Sky, Hulu).
Under Windlight Pictures, Polter produced Night in Paradise (Canal+ / MagentaTV) and One Hundred and Thirteen, set to premiere in autumn 2025 (ARD, ORF).
Named one of Variety's Top 10 Global Creatives to Watch in 2018, Moritz has collaborated extensively across Europe, the UK and the US, including on Spotless, Labyrinth, and Pillars of the Earth. He is a regular International Emmy juror and frequent industry speaker.

Anant SINGH
Réalisateur / Film Producer
VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD

Anant SINGH
Réalisateur / Film Producer
VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD
Anant Singh, recognised as South Africa's preeminent film producer, has produced more than 100 films, including the Academy Award® nominated films: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Yesterday as well as other notable films, The First Grader; Red Dust; Cry, The Beloved Country; Sarafina!; Remember; Shepherds and Butchers and The Song of Names. Recent productions include Don't Give Up, Ahimsa - Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless; Pierre De Coubertin: An Olympic Life and Paris 1924: An Olympic Epic. Upcoming is Personal Best which is an immersive cinematic journey into the heart of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, following five extraordinary athletes as they push their limits in pursuit of glory.
Singh is the Chief Executive and chairman of the Videovision Group of Companies; Chairman of Cape Town Film Studios; Co-chairman of the Cape Town based radio station Smile 90.4FM; member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences; member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Singh's current positions in the IOC include: Chair of the Communications Commission; Chair of the Jury: Olympic Golden Rings awards. Member of the following Commissions: Olympic Channel; Digital and Technology; Coordination for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028; Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, Digital Engagement and Marketing Communications and Delegate Member for Visual Production.
Singh is the recipient of numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Golden Horn Award at the inaugural South African Film and Television Awards, and the first Simon Mabhunu Sabela Lifetime Achievement Award from the KwaZulu Natal Film Commission; inaugural Lionel Ngakane Lifetime Achievement Award of the RapidLion Film Festival, Honorarium: Audio Visual & Creative Category - USIBA Creative and Cultural Industries Awards; Crystal Award of the World Economic Forum; Lifetime Member Award from the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund; Palm Beach Film Festival's World Visionary Award and was the first man to receive the International Women's Forum Legacy Award. He has been conferred with Honorary Doctorates from the University of Port Elizabeth; University of Durban-Westville, the Durban University of Technology and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Champagne - Peppino di Capri
Sunday 15 June, 17:30 - 19:45
Camille Blanc
Description
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE - Original version with French subtitles
RAI production (Italy)
Little Giuseppe Faiella began his career in 1943, when he was only four years old, playing for American soldiers on duty in Capri. The son of a family of quartet players, Giuseppe followed his instincts and, as soon as he was a teenager, left the island to pursue his great dream: music. Gifted with the absolute pitch and a very strong intuition for innovation and the search for new sounds, he achieved his first great success thanks to his victory in the Rai program Primo Applauso. Fame arrived shortly after, and the 1950s marked the beginning of a great career for him under the stage name "Peppino di Capri".
In the 1960s Peppino meets a young and enterprising model, Roberta, his first love who accompanies him during the years of his artistic consecration. His relationship with his wife has highs and lows, almost paralleling the changes of the late 1960s era, when singer-songwriters and their political commitment put aside the excitement of the twist. The intense and turbulent love life with Roberta finally dies out when Peppino's career seems to have reached the end of the line: his record producers want new things and almost boycott him, and for the first time Peppino seems to have lost touch with the public and with himself.
In this moment Peppino, amidst difficulties, finds the strenght to stand up again. Thanks to the support of Bebè, his best friend and longtime drummer, and thanks to his new love for Giuliana, a biologist that has nothing to do with show business, and thanks to a well-earned maturity, Peppino founds his own record company and, after hiring Franco Califano to compose Un grande amore e niente più, goes on to win the Sanremo Festival for the first time in 1973.
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Dheepthika Laurent.
Speakers

Francesco DEL GAUDIO
Acteur/Actor

Francesco DEL GAUDIO
Acteur/Actor

Arianna DI CLAUDIO
Actrice/Actress

Arianna DI CLAUDIO
Actrice/Actress

Leonardo FERRARA
Responsable des Acquisitions /Commissionig Editor

Leonardo FERRARA
Responsable des Acquisitions /Commissionig Editor

Cinzia TH TORRINI
Réalisatrice/Director

Cinzia TH TORRINI
Réalisatrice/Director

17:45 - 18:30
Documentary Storytelling
Documentary Storytelling
Sunday 15 June, 17:45 - 18:30
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
This expert panel will discuss the art of documentary storytelling from the creative process to production formats and use of technology including AI tools with use cases to illustrate this form of filmmaking.
Speakers

Kristin STASIOWSKI
Independent Producer & Consultant / Assoc. Dean of International Programs
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Kristin STASIOWSKI
Independent Producer & Consultant / Assoc. Dean of International Programs
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D. is the Associate Dean of International Programs and Education Abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences and is also an Associate Professor of Italian Language and Literature in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Kent State University. She received her Ph.D from Yale University in Italian Language and Literature and has taught Italian language, literature, cinema, history and culture in both the United States and Florence, Italy prior to arriving at Kent State. Kristin also works on documentary film projects as an independent producer and consultant.

Tonje HESSEN SCHEI
Director & Documentary Filmmaker
DOX DIVISION

Tonje HESSEN SCHEI
Director & Documentary Filmmaker
DOX DIVISION
Tonje Hessen Schei is an internationally acclaimed documentary filmmaker, whose films take on issues of power that shape our world. Through a bold and pioneering lens, Tonje is renowned for films that examine the interplay of power, technology, and climate on a global scale.
From the covert CIA drone war and the sweeping impacts of artificial intelligence to ourdisconnection from nature Tonjes films are distinguished by compelling storytelling and a unique ability to challenge and inspire audiences.

Tom JENNINGS
CEO, Executive Producer & Writer
1895 FILMS

Tom JENNINGS
CEO, Executive Producer & Writer
1895 FILMS
Tom Jennings has earned the reputation as one of the most compelling storytellers of our time. An award-winning content creator, he blends creativity and mastery of the filmmaking craft with curiosity to find story angles in places not previously considered. Throughout his career, he has delivered hundreds of hours of premium content and truly unforgettable moments for audiences across platforms. His work has received numerous honors, including an Emmy Award and several nominations, a Peabody Award, a Producers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures, and Television Business International's "Excellence in TV" Award.

Sue TURLEY
SVP for Development, Production & Strategic Partnerships
XRM MEDIA

Sue TURLEY
SVP for Development, Production & Strategic Partnerships
XRM MEDIA
Sue Turley is the Senior Vice President for Development, Production and Strategic Partnerships for XRM Media. Prior, Sue was the Managing Director for ro*co films productions for 18 years.
An industry veteran for over 25 years, Sue has a strong track record in identifying early, partnering with filmmakers from around the world in producing and distributing award winning and Oscar nominated films. Sue's current slate of Executed Produced and Produced films include: Sundance's 2025 Premiere film, THE STRINGER, directed by Bao Nguyen, yet to be released, TORONTO GODSPELL, directed by Nick Davis and (Executive Produced by Judd Apatow), Sundance's 2023 Audience Award and Oscar Shortlisted and BAFTA Nominated; BEYOND UTOPIA (Hulu), directed by Madeleine Gavin, and Sundance's 2023 Premiered and Oscar Shortlisted, 32 SOUNDS (Criterion), directed by Sam Green.
SLA PARIS
Sunday 15 June, 17:45 - 18:45
Fan Zone
Description
In Monaco, you don't need to be a star to get pampered!
Need a quick beauty touch-up after a busy day?
Our official makeup partner, SLA Paris, is back this year to treat you to some glam!
Book your time slot now and download your e-ticket for a guaranteed moment of glamour.

18:30 - 19:15
Women in Television
Women in Television
Sunday 15 June, 18:30 - 19:15
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Join this vibrant panel of influential and creative women who have made their mark in the world of television and entertainment and hear at first hand the opportunities and challenges they have encountered along the way.
Speakers

Mathilde FIQUET
Secretary General
CEPI - EUROPEAN AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION

Mathilde FIQUET
Secretary General
CEPI - EUROPEAN AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION
Since January 2021, Mathilde Fiquet has been the Secretary General of CEPI, the European Audiovisual Production association, representing independent television and film producers. CEPI's role is to support the activities of its film and television producers, helping them to inform and engage with European policy makers and promoting the importance of sustainable cultural and economic growth in the European Audiovisual sector. Before joining CEPI, Mathilde spent 10 years, at FEDMA, the Federation of European Data and marketing, dealing with privacy, data protection and digital advertising.

Shelly GOLDSTEIN
Scénariste / writer
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT

Shelly GOLDSTEIN
Scénariste / writer
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT
Writer Performer Shelly Goldstein's first play, COMING ATTRACTIONS, ran for almost two years in Chicago. Legendary Hollywood producer Garry Marshall saw it and hired her as a sitcom writer at Paramount. Since then she's written hundreds of hours of television comedy, drama, animation and entertainment, including the Emmy-winning PBS special, CHICAGO VOICES and Sheryl Lee Ralph's DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING. She's a senior writer on 2025's hit SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER, starring David Thewlis. Shelly has also written for top talent including Stephen Colbert, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson & Yoko Ono. As a performer and singer her one woman show has sold out in venues in Los Angeles and London. She is a proud past winner of the New Yorker's iconic Cartoon Caption Contest.

Marianne LEVY
Hybrid Rom Com Author
NOVELIST & SCREENWRITER

Marianne LEVY
Hybrid Rom Com Author
NOVELIST & SCREENWRITER
Marianne Levy is a hybrid rom com author. She is a novelist and a screenwriter. She has published three rom com novels La Malédiction de la zone de confort (on going adaptation), Chaussures à son pied and Dress Code et petits secrets (Pygmalion), an essay about TV series characters Ces héros qui ratent leur vie pour que tu réussisses la tienne (Pygmalion) and a book about rom coms Les Comédies romantiques (Hoëbeke-Gallimard). In 2021, she co-created and co-wrote her first TV series Christmas Flow, a Christmas special romantic comedy, for Netflix France.

Judith LIGHT
Actrice/Actress
FICTION JURY PRESIDENT

Judith LIGHT
Actrice/Actress
FICTION JURY PRESIDENT
Judith Light is known for her extensive body of work onstage, as well as in television and film, recently receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame.
Her recent projects include Peter Hedge's film The Same Storm, "Julia," HBO Max's drama series on Julia Child, Starz' horror comedy "Shining Vale" and Searchlight's dark comedy The Menu, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes. Second seasons of both "Shining Vale" and "Julia" are currently available for streaming. Light starred in The Young Wife and Down Low for FilmNation, both of which premiered at SXSW, and Out of My Mind for Disney+ which premiered at Sundance and can now be streamed on Disney+.
Her 2019 film Ms. White Light also premiered at SXSW.
She can also be seen in the second season of "American Horror Stories" and Rian Johnson's series "Poker Face" for Peacock, for which she won the Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy.
Her latest project was the Apple TV+ series "Before" alongside Billy Crystal. The full season can now be streamed.
Next up, she stars in "The Terror: Devil in Silver" for AMC and Scott Free Productions.
Additionally, she is working on a series of producing projects with her production company and Brillstein Creative Partners.
Light also co-starred in Ryan Murphy's "Impeachment: American Crime Story" on FX, appeared in Lin Manuel Miranda's film, tick, tick...Boom! for Netflix as well as "The Accidental Wolf", created by Arian Moyad and now streaming on Topic.
In addition to her current projects, Light starred in the anthology series "Manhunt: Deadly Games," which can currently be found on Netflix, as well as Ryan Murphy's Netflix series "The Politician," and in the musical finale series of "Transparent," Amazon Prime's Golden Globe-winning show, created by Joey Soloway, for which Light received a Golden Globe nomination and multiple Emmy and Critics' Choice nominations. Her role in Ryan Murphy's "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story" garnered her an Emmy nomination and Critics Choice nomination.
In 2012 and 2013, Light won two consecutive Tony and Drama Desk awards for her performances in Other Desert Cities and The Assembled Parties; these two performances made her the first actress in nearly two decades to win consecutive Tony Awards. Light also received the 2019 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her extensive philanthropy work. She was also recently awarded the Excellence in Media Award from GLAAD in May 2022. Light sits on the board of directors of the MCC Theater in New York.

Josée VALLEE
Productrice/Producer
SPHERE MEDIA INC.

Josée VALLEE
Productrice/Producer
SPHERE MEDIA INC.
An experienced producer with a remarkable career history, Josée Vallée is a key figure in Quebec television. In 2014, she joined the Sphère Média team as Executive VP, Scripted and Feature Films. There, she produced several notable series including IXE-13 (Illico), BAD BLOOD (Netflix), The Sticky (Amazon), Transplant (NBC), Épidémie (TVA), Le retour d'Anna Brodeur (CRAVE), CEREBRUM, and L'indétectable (TOU.TV). Josée is currently working on the northern thriller Anticosti and the second season of the comedy Le retour d'Anna Brodeur.

19:15 - 20:15
Networking Drinks
Networking Drinks
Sunday 15 June, 19:15 - 20:15
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Mix and Mingle with speakers and session attendees over a glass of wine and canapés.
Monday 16 June
The Young & the Restless + Bold & Beautiful
Monday 16 June, 10:00 - 11:30
Verrière
Description
Limited places!
The Bold... and a Crossover
A one-of-a-kind event only the Festival can bring to life. Dive into the glamorous worlds of The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless during a special gathering of stars from these two iconic soaps that have captivated audiences for decades!
Meet them in person for an unforgettable autograph session.
Speakers

Sean DOMINIC
Acteur/Actor

Sean DOMINIC
Acteur/Actor

Courtney HOPE
Actrice/Actress

Courtney HOPE
Actrice/Actress

Lawrence SAINT-VICTOR
Acteur et scénariste/Actor and script writer

Lawrence SAINT-VICTOR
Acteur et scénariste/Actor and script writer

Heather TOM
Actrice/Actress

Heather TOM
Actrice/Actress
Don't Give Up
Monday 16 June, 10:30 - 12:15
Auric
Description
WORLD PREMIERE
Videovision Entertainment / Distant Horizon production (South-Africa)
"Don't Give Up" tells the touching story of a young homeless mother, struggling to survive in the harsh environment of modern day Johannesburg.
The film marks the screen debut of Thobani Khubeka and Sibonelo Xulu, who were discovered while performing with a Zulu cultural group in Durban.
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Dheepthika Laurent.
Speakers

Sibonelo Leleti KHANYILE
Actrice/Actress

Sibonelo Leleti KHANYILE
Actrice/Actress

Sumeet MAHARAJ
Assistant Producer
VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD

Sumeet MAHARAJ
Assistant Producer
VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD

Anant SINGH
Réalisateur / Film Producer
VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD

Anant SINGH
Réalisateur / Film Producer
VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD
Anant Singh, recognised as South Africa's preeminent film producer, has produced more than 100 films, including the Academy Award® nominated films: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Yesterday as well as other notable films, The First Grader; Red Dust; Cry, The Beloved Country; Sarafina!; Remember; Shepherds and Butchers and The Song of Names. Recent productions include Don't Give Up, Ahimsa - Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless; Pierre De Coubertin: An Olympic Life and Paris 1924: An Olympic Epic. Upcoming is Personal Best which is an immersive cinematic journey into the heart of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, following five extraordinary athletes as they push their limits in pursuit of glory.
Singh is the Chief Executive and chairman of the Videovision Group of Companies; Chairman of Cape Town Film Studios; Co-chairman of the Cape Town based radio station Smile 90.4FM; member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences; member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Singh's current positions in the IOC include: Chair of the Communications Commission; Chair of the Jury: Olympic Golden Rings awards. Member of the following Commissions: Olympic Channel; Digital and Technology; Coordination for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028; Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, Digital Engagement and Marketing Communications and Delegate Member for Visual Production.
Singh is the recipient of numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Golden Horn Award at the inaugural South African Film and Television Awards, and the first Simon Mabhunu Sabela Lifetime Achievement Award from the KwaZulu Natal Film Commission; inaugural Lionel Ngakane Lifetime Achievement Award of the RapidLion Film Festival, Honorarium: Audio Visual & Creative Category - USIBA Creative and Cultural Industries Awards; Crystal Award of the World Economic Forum; Lifetime Member Award from the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund; Palm Beach Film Festival's World Visionary Award and was the first man to receive the International Women's Forum Legacy Award. He has been conferred with Honorary Doctorates from the University of Port Elizabeth; University of Durban-Westville, the Durban University of Technology and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

11:00 - 11:40
EMBRACING CHALLENGES: Journeys Thru the Lens of Two Women
EMBRACING CHALLENGES: Journeys Thru the Lens of Two Women
Monday 16 June, 11:00 - 11:40
Genevoix
Description
Join this insightful conversation catch up, thru the lens of two internationally acclaimed leading ladies, Robin Wright and Rola Bauer as they share their unique journeys as Filmmakers and Executive Producers. Robin Wright will also dive into her work as an Actress and Director.
Robin Wright stars, directs and is an Executive Producer for Prime Video's upcoming psychological thriller, THE GIRLFRIEND, to be released later this year.
The Business Content Session (20 mins), will be followed by a Press Conference (20 mins) with Robin Wright (Open to registered journalists and Pass Pro and Festival guests).
Speakers

Leo BARRACLOUGH
Director, International Features
VARIETY

Leo BARRACLOUGH
Director, International Features
VARIETY
Leo Barraclough serves as Director of International Features at Variety, where he assigns articles about the international film and TV business, as well as writing numerous news and features stories himself. He also edits many of Variety's e-Show Dailies. He previously served as one of the magazine's international correspondents, covering the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and Central and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining Variety, he was features editor, and then managing editor of Screen International. He started in film and TV trade journalism at Moving Pictures International, where he was news editor and then deputy editor. He is a member of BAFTA.

Rola BAUER
Executive Producer for
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

Rola BAUER
Executive Producer for
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS
Rola Bauer presently is Executive Producer for Amazon MGM Studios, focusing on their series TOTALLY SPIES! and POMPEII: A DAY OF FIRE, after recently exiting her Amazon role as Head of Pan-English Scripted TV, responsible for developing and commissioning English-language international TV series.
Bauer joined Amazon via MGM STUDIOS, where she was President International Television Productions. Her key series productions at MGM were Harlan Coben's Shelter, based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, and El Fin del Amor, based on author Tamara Tenenbaum's best-seller for Prime Video. For MGM+ she oversaw the structure on Billy the Kid by creator Michael Hirst, and FROM, created by John Griffin. Other MGM Studios series were Last Light, starring Matthew Fox and Joanne Froggatt and The Reunion, adapted from French author Guillaume Musso's bestselling novel.
A pioneer of international productions, Bauer previously was founding partner and creative force at STUDIOCANAL TV, (which she set up in 1999 as TANDEM COMMUNICATIONS). Here, she steered Studiocanal's TV content providing a full studio service covering international co-production strategy, business affairs, finance and worldwide sales to support Studiocanal's growing roster of production companies across the global market.
As an Executive Producer Bauer always managed complex co-production structures with multi-network partnerships, from the early TANDEM produced PILLARS OF THE EARTH to the later series CROSSING LINES, TAKE TWO, SHADOWPLAY and THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH. She also was shepherding premium scripted series for other Studiocanal Companies like YEARS AND YEARS, WAR OF THE WORLDS, MIDNIGHT SUN, THE LAST PANTHERS or BELOW THE SURFACE.
On the international coproduction front, she was instrumental in shaping the highly acclaimed ZeroZeroZero, as well as Harlan Coben's THE FIVE, SAFE and THE STRANGER, Julie Delpy's ON THE VERGE and Benedict Cumberbatch's THE CHILD IN TIME.
Early stages of her career were at the Canadian Alliance Communications, serving as President of their subsidiary and later at the Munich-based ProSieben TV Network, where she served as a buyer and built up their international series and co-production business before she set up her own production and distribution company TANDEM COMMUNICATIONS.
Bauer received many international and US awards, including the prestigious Medaille d'Honneur for her outstanding contributions to the international television business, the C21 Editor's Choice award in general recognition of her career. For PILLARS OF THE EARTH she was nominated for the Emmys®, the Golden Globe and won the BavarianTV, Austrian and Canadian TV Awards.
Bauer has been named several times in Variety's International Women's Impact Report and has been honored by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the Most Powerful Women in Global Television on multiple occasions, including its most recent list in 2024., Bauer was also listed in the Variety 500 Top Entertainment Business Leaders.
She sits on the International Emmys Board, is member of the Primetime Television Academy (Emmys), the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and Advisor to the Monte Carlo Television Festival.

Robin WRIGHT
Actrice/Actress
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

Robin WRIGHT
Actrice/Actress
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS
Rising to fame for her iconic role as Buttercup in The Princess Bride, Robin Wright has established herself as one of the most talented actresses of her generation.
Her brilliant portrayal of Claire Underwood in the series House of Cards earned her worldwide recognition, crowned by a Golden Globe and multiple Emmy Award nominations. In parallel, she has successfully pursued a career as a director and producer, taking on bold and impactful projects that have left a significant mark on the audiovisual industry.
Hundertdreizehn
Monday 16 June, 13:00 - 14:00
Auric
Description
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE - Original version with French subtitles
Windlight Pictures production (Germany & Austria)
A catastrophic road accident links and transforms six very different storylines in this gripping crime thriller that reveals how deeply our lives are interconnected. When a bus crashes on a busy urban highway, leaving a trail of destruction behind, it sparks a high-stakes and complex investigation as detectives work to uncover what really happened. But the crash also profoundly impacts numerous lives that appear, at first, to be unrelated.
According to research, 113 people are affected when someone dies in an accident - the victim's loved ones, survivors, first responders, witnesses, and many more.
In *One Hundred and Thirteen*, we witness how these seemingly disconnected narratives unfold and intertwine before, during, and after the crash.
As shocking revelations, impossible choices, and unimaginable consequences come to light, even the smallest interactions between characters begin to shape their destinies. Each storyline adds a crucial piece to the puzzle. And once the full picture emerges... was this tragedy truly a random chain of events?
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Dheepthika Laurent.
Speakers

Patricia AULITZKY
Actrice/Actress

Patricia AULITZKY
Actrice/Actress

Moritz POLTER
Managing Director & Executive Producer
WINDLIGHT PICTURES GMBH

Moritz POLTER
Managing Director & Executive Producer
WINDLIGHT PICTURES GMBH
Moritz Polter is the Managing Director of Windlight Pictures, a Munich-based scripted label launched in 2021 as part of the ITV Studios Group. He previously served as Executive Producer International Television Series at Bavaria Fiction, where he developed acclaimed dramas such as Freud (Netflix/ORF), Arctic Circle (Elisa Viihde/ZDF) and Das Boot (Sky, Hulu).
Under Windlight Pictures, Polter produced Night in Paradise (Canal+ / MagentaTV) and One Hundred and Thirteen, set to premiere in autumn 2025 (ARD, ORF).
Named one of Variety's Top 10 Global Creatives to Watch in 2018, Moritz has collaborated extensively across Europe, the UK and the US, including on Spotless, Labyrinth, and Pillars of the Earth. He is a regular International Emmy juror and frequent industry speaker.

Robert STADLOBER
Acteur/Actor

Robert STADLOBER
Acteur/Actor

Arndt STÜWE
Auteur/Author

Arndt STÜWE
Auteur/Author

14:00 - 15:30
A Masterclass With a Storyteller Maestro (Young Creators)
A Masterclass With a Storyteller Maestro (Young Creators)
Monday 16 June, 14:00 - 15:30
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
This is a unique opportunity for film students and young creators to join an exclusive afternoon Masterclass with Emmy and Peabody Award winning Executive Producer, storyteller and Tell Me a Story Pitch Contest collaborator, Tom Jennings and 1895 Films. Join Tom for a deep dive into the art of factual (non-fiction) storytelling gaining exclusive insights from the Maestro himself on developing a storyline, the art of filmmaking in the factual genre and how to commercialize your creation! A not to be missed complimentary add-on to the Student Pass Pro.
Speakers

Kristin STASIOWSKI
Independent Producer & Consultant / Assoc. Dean of International Programs
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Kristin STASIOWSKI
Independent Producer & Consultant / Assoc. Dean of International Programs
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Kristin Stasiowski, Ph.D. is the Associate Dean of International Programs and Education Abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences and is also an Associate Professor of Italian Language and Literature in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Kent State University. She received her Ph.D from Yale University in Italian Language and Literature and has taught Italian language, literature, cinema, history and culture in both the United States and Florence, Italy prior to arriving at Kent State. Kristin also works on documentary film projects as an independent producer and consultant.

Tom JENNINGS
CEO, Executive Producer & Writer
1895 FILMS

Tom JENNINGS
CEO, Executive Producer & Writer
1895 FILMS
Tom Jennings has earned the reputation as one of the most compelling storytellers of our time. An award-winning content creator, he blends creativity and mastery of the filmmaking craft with curiosity to find story angles in places not previously considered. Throughout his career, he has delivered hundreds of hours of premium content and truly unforgettable moments for audiences across platforms. His work has received numerous honors, including an Emmy Award and several nominations, a Peabody Award, a Producers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures, and Television Business International's "Excellence in TV" Award.

Mort sur Terre Battue
Monday 16 June, 14:30 - 16:30
Auric
Description
Exclusive Premiere
Get an exclusive first look at the upcoming France Télévisions TV movie!
Join us for a special premiere event in the presence of Yannick Noah, acclaimed director Denis Malleval, and producer Jean-Baptiste Neyrac.
As the first day of qualifiers for the International Women's Tennis Tournament of Paris is about to begin, technical director Vincent Betti discovers the lifeless body of Manon Picard, the French tennis sensation of the year, on a clay court. Just as he is about to alert the police, Vincent is struck from behind and knocked unconscious. The investigation is assigned to Romain Fabiot, an experienced police captain and avid tennis fan. With Vincent's help, Romain delves into the world of professional tennis in search of the killer. Together, they form a remarkably effective team. The theory of a rivalry-driven vendetta gradually emerges. Manon was on the verge of becoming the new face of Westrun, the tournament's largest sponsor—her death suddenly leaves that spot vacant. Moreover, the entourages of her rivals prove to be ruthless, with some seemingly willing to do anything to ensure their children make it as professionals. But Romain becomes convinced that the motive behind Manon's death is even more complex. The investigation takes a darker turn when he discovers that Vincent has been lying to him and withholding key information. Suspicion deepens—could Vincent be complicit in the murder? A tense psychological duel unfolds between the two men. To get to the truth, Romain must force Vincent to confront and reveal his most closely guarded secrets... but their confrontation will tragically lead to another victim.
The discussion will be moderated by Diverto journalist, Romain Renner.
Speakers

Denis MALLEVAL
Réalisateur/Director

Denis MALLEVAL
Réalisateur/Director

Jean-Baptiste NEYRAC
Producteur/Produceur
NEYRAC FILMS

Jean-Baptiste NEYRAC
Producteur/Produceur
NEYRAC FILMS

Yannick NOAH
Chanteur, Acteur/Singer, Actor

Yannick NOAH
Chanteur, Acteur/Singer, Actor

AKRIS - Fashion With a Heritage
Monday 16 June, 14:30 - 16:30
Camille Blanc
Description
To mark the 100th anniversary of Swiss fashion house AKRIS, filmmaker Reiner Holzemer traces the remarkable journey of one of the last family-run luxury brands. Founded in 1922 by Alice Kriemler-Schoch and now led by her grandsons Albert and Peter Kriemler, the film spans from humble beginnings to the international spotlight of Paris Fashion Week.
Offering exclusive behind-the-scenes insights - from the atelier
in St. Gallen to a fitting with Princess Charlène - the documentary explores the creativity, heritage, and innovative spirit of the fashion house. Featuring
collaborations with artists and architects such as Imi Knoebel, Thomas Ruff, David Chipperfield and Sou Fujimoto, it is both an intimate family portrait and a captivating reflection on fashion as a form of art and legacy.
A discussion with the speakers will take place after the screening. It will be moderated by Genie Godula, journalist at France 24.
Speakers

Reiner HOLZEMER
Documentary Film Director
AKRIS LUNCH

Reiner HOLZEMER
Documentary Film Director
AKRIS LUNCH

Albert KRIEMLER

Albert KRIEMLER

16:00 - 17:00
"Tell Me A Story" Young Creator Pitch Contest - Session 1
"Tell Me A Story" Young Creator Pitch Contest - Session 1
Monday 16 June, 16:00 - 17:00
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Tell Me a Story, aims to uncover unique, passionate, and compelling non-fiction (factual) story ideas offering untold narratives from a new generation of film creators. Join selected storyteller finalists who will showcase their original and non-commercial creations in this quick-fire pitch session. Each presenter will have a maximum of five (5) minutes to pitch, plus a short Q&A time to impress the audience and expert Jury of international television and media executives.
The overall winner will benefit from several exclusive prizes including support from 1895 Films to develop their winning storyline, produce a sizzle reel and introductions to potential buyers, plus tickets for two (2) people to attend the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony and Gala Evening at the Festival. Pitch finalists will be allocated their session (1 or 2) on 15 June. Discover the finalists: https://www.tvfestival.com/en

Fan meeting - Judith Light
Monday 16 June, 16:50 - 17:20
Verrière
Description
With Judith Light
On registration and draw of the #OMG card members

17:00 - 17:45
Counting the Cost: Where to Film & Get the Best Breaks
Counting the Cost: Where to Film & Get the Best Breaks
Monday 16 June, 17:00 - 17:45
Salle Bosio, Grimaldi Forum
Description
In this panel, a group of leading television executives will discuss their travel plans as they reveal the places they consider utilising as locations for filming their latest or upcoming series - and offer insight and advice relating to the various tax breaks and incentives numerous countries and territories can offer to help supercharge a production's budget.
Speakers

Michael PICKARD
Editor, Drama Quarterly
C21 MEDIA

Michael PICKARD
Editor, Drama Quarterly
C21 MEDIA
Michael Pickard is editor of C21 Media's Drama Quarterly magazine and website, which is focused on the creative side of international television drama, speaking to the people who make the shows we want to watch and finding out how they do it. He previously worked as a senior reporter for C21 Media, covering the international television drama business for C21Media.net and flagship magazine C21 International, and has experience as a reporter and editor working for local and national newspapers.

Brendan FITZGERALD
Directeur Général de Secuoya Studios/CEO Secuoya Studios
SECUOYA STUDIOS

Brendan FITZGERALD
Directeur Général de Secuoya Studios/CEO Secuoya Studios
SECUOYA STUDIOS
Brendan Fitzgerald is an internationally renowned executive in the content industry, with a career spanning over two decades of experience in key markets such as the United States, Latin America, Spain, Germany, and Italy. Throughout his distinguished career, he has played crucial roles in the creation and development of premium content, establishing himself as a key figure in the evolution and expansion of the global audiovisual sector.
Since January 2024, Brendan Fitzgerald has served as the CEO of Secuoya Studios, a leading Spanish studio committed to producing high-level content, aiming to become a global leader in creating premium projects for television, film, and OTT platforms. Under his leadership, Secuoya Studios has launched an ambitious expansion strategy, seeking to diversify its catalog across various areas, including series, films, unscripted content, and long-form productions.
Before assuming his role at Secuoya Studios, Fitzgerald was Senior Vice President of English-language International Co-Productions at Sony Pictures Television, where he played a key role in managing co-productions and building business relationships between major studios and international networks. During his time at Sony Pictures, he helped establish key agreements that strengthened the company's presence in international markets and contributed to the success of various productions.
Fitzgerald is also recognized for his contribution to the audiovisual sector in Spain, having been named Honorary Ambassador of the Spain Film Commission. This recognition highlights his impact on the global industry and his commitment to international collaboration in content creation and distribution.

Brendan FOLEY
Writer-Creator, Executive Producer, Sherlock & Daughter, for
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT

Brendan FOLEY
Writer-Creator, Executive Producer, Sherlock & Daughter, for
STARLINGS ENTERTAINMENT
Brendan Foley
Writer-Creator and EP, Sherlock & Daughter.
Brendan is an award-winning Northern Irish Writer-Exec Producer, with international co-pro experience in TV, features and bestselling books world-wide. Past work with The CW, WB Discovery, Lionsgate, Sony, BBC, CBC, NBC, AMC, Viaplay, Acorn, Universal, Elisa, SBS. Most recently: 2025 Sherlock & Daughter starring David Thewlis; two seasons of hit series The Man Who Died for Elisa, AMC, SBS; Cold Courage for Viaplay, AMC+, Britbox and Lionsgate.
Brendan's Previous indie feature films for Sony, Nordisk and Lionsgate include multi-award winner Johnny Was and The Riddle,
His books include Amazon UK Top Ten bestseller Under the Wire for Random House. Brendan was formerly a freelance international features journalist in 77 countries, covering business, conflict and the environment.

Jeff WACHTEL
Producteur Exécutif/Executive Producer
FUTURE SHACK ENTERTAINMENT

Jeff WACHTEL
Producteur Exécutif/Executive Producer
FUTURE SHACK ENTERTAINMENT
Jeff Wachtel is a television producer and executive. He has been President of USA Network, Universal Content Productions, and NBCU International Studios. He launched Future Shack Entertainment, a television and film production company, in 2022. Future Shack produces the series MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN for Fox and GOOD COP BAD COP for the CW, Roku, The Stan Network and ITV.
Prior to his move to London, Wachtel was the Chief Content Officer for NBCU Cable Entertainment overseeing all content for NBC cable networks USA, Syfy, Bravo, Oxygen and E!. Among the series produced under his guidance were MR. ROBOT, SUITS and THE SINNER for USA; GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE for Bravo; THE MAGICIANS and 12 MONKEYS for Syfy; and DIFFICULT PEOPLE for Hulu. Other series launched under Wachtel's supervision include MONK, PSYCH, WHITE COLLAR, BURN NOTICE, COVERT AFFAIRS, IN PLAIN SIGHT, THE DEAD ZONE and THE 4400.
Before USA, Wachtel was Executive Vice President at Columbia Pictures TV, where he developed and launched series including PARTY OF FIVE and DAWSON'S CREEK. He started his career as a theatre producer, producing David Mamet's first plays Sexual Perversity In Chicago & Duck Variations.

On a Day in September
Monday 16 June, 17:00 - 18:45
Camille Blanc
Description
WORLD PREMIERE - Original version with French subtitles
ZDF German Television production (Germany)
14.09.1958: Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and Prime Minister Charles de Gaulle meet for the first time in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises. The encounter of the two charismatic statesmen is fraught with tensions but will mark the birth of the German-French friendship as well as the European unification movement.
At the time, General Charles de Gaulle, a passionate soldier, is the newly appointed prime minister of France, a country that is in the middle of a serious constitutional crisis with the threat of a military coup. Konrad Adenauer, a devout Catholic, has been the head of government of a divided country for almost ten years by then.
Germany is struggling with a fragile political status and, even 13 years after the end of the war, does not have its own sovereignty. Directly positioned within the Iron Curtain, it could become a nuclear battlefield in a potential third world war.
The discussion will be moderated by France 24 journalist, Dheepthika Laurent.
Speakers

Hélène ALEXANDRIDIS
Actrice/Actress

Hélène ALEXANDRIDIS
Actrice/Actress

Jean-Yves BERTELOOT
Acteur/Actor

Jean-Yves BERTELOOT
Acteur/Actor

Fred BREINERSDORFER
Scénariste & producteur / Producer & Screenwritter
NETWORK MOVIE FILM- UND FERNSEHPRODUKTION GMBH

Fred BREINERSDORFER
Scénariste & producteur / Producer & Screenwritter
NETWORK MOVIE FILM- UND FERNSEHPRODUKTION GMBH

Wolfgang CIMERA
Producteur/Producer

Wolfgang CIMERA
Producteur/Producer

Kai WESSEL
Réalisateur/Director

Kai WESSEL
Réalisateur/Director

17:45 - 18:15
EMBRACING CHAOS: Journeys Thru the Television Multiverse
EMBRACING CHAOS: Journeys Thru the Television Multiverse
Monday 16 June, 17:45 - 18:15
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Join this headline session with David W. Zucker, Chief Creative Officer, Scott Free and Executive Producer of the Ridley Scott pilot-directed crime drama Dope Thief (Apple) and the summer release ALIEN: EARTH (FX) and international TV professional and Executive Producer for Amazon MGM Studios, Rola Bauer.
They will share insight and discuss their pioneering partnership on international co-productions, such as THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH (Starz/Channel 4), THE COMPANY (TNT) and LABYRINTH (Channel 4), on through their current collaboration with writer Michael Hirst (VIKINGS) for the Amazon MGM Studios limited series, POMPEII: A DAY OF FIRE. Not to be missed!
Speakers

Stewart CLARKE
SVP, Content, International
DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD

Stewart CLARKE
SVP, Content, International
DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD
Stewart Clarke is SVP, Content, International at Deadline, representing the brand at Festivals and industry events, and writing news and features for the website. He joined Deadline in late 2023 after a four-year stint as Creative Director at the Edinburgh TV Festival, the largest event of its kind in the UK. Prior to that, Stewart was a London-based International Correspondent for Variety, reporting from events around the world for the trade publication. He started his career in film and TV journalism at Informa, where he was rose to the position of Editorial Director, Television Business International.

Rola BAUER
Executive Producer for
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS

Rola BAUER
Executive Producer for
AMAZON MGM STUDIOS
Rola Bauer presently is Executive Producer for Amazon MGM Studios, focusing on their series TOTALLY SPIES! and POMPEII: A DAY OF FIRE, after recently exiting her Amazon role as Head of Pan-English Scripted TV, responsible for developing and commissioning English-language international TV series.
Bauer joined Amazon via MGM STUDIOS, where she was President International Television Productions. Her key series productions at MGM were Harlan Coben's Shelter, based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, and El Fin del Amor, based on author Tamara Tenenbaum's best-seller for Prime Video. For MGM+ she oversaw the structure on Billy the Kid by creator Michael Hirst, and FROM, created by John Griffin. Other MGM Studios series were Last Light, starring Matthew Fox and Joanne Froggatt and The Reunion, adapted from French author Guillaume Musso's bestselling novel.
A pioneer of international productions, Bauer previously was founding partner and creative force at STUDIOCANAL TV, (which she set up in 1999 as TANDEM COMMUNICATIONS). Here, she steered Studiocanal's TV content providing a full studio service covering international co-production strategy, business affairs, finance and worldwide sales to support Studiocanal's growing roster of production companies across the global market.
As an Executive Producer Bauer always managed complex co-production structures with multi-network partnerships, from the early TANDEM produced PILLARS OF THE EARTH to the later series CROSSING LINES, TAKE TWO, SHADOWPLAY and THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH. She also was shepherding premium scripted series for other Studiocanal Companies like YEARS AND YEARS, WAR OF THE WORLDS, MIDNIGHT SUN, THE LAST PANTHERS or BELOW THE SURFACE.
On the international coproduction front, she was instrumental in shaping the highly acclaimed ZeroZeroZero, as well as Harlan Coben's THE FIVE, SAFE and THE STRANGER, Julie Delpy's ON THE VERGE and Benedict Cumberbatch's THE CHILD IN TIME.
Early stages of her career were at the Canadian Alliance Communications, serving as President of their subsidiary and later at the Munich-based ProSieben TV Network, where she served as a buyer and built up their international series and co-production business before she set up her own production and distribution company TANDEM COMMUNICATIONS.
Bauer received many international and US awards, including the prestigious Medaille d'Honneur for her outstanding contributions to the international television business, the C21 Editor's Choice award in general recognition of her career. For PILLARS OF THE EARTH she was nominated for the Emmys®, the Golden Globe and won the BavarianTV, Austrian and Canadian TV Awards.
Bauer has been named several times in Variety's International Women's Impact Report and has been honored by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the Most Powerful Women in Global Television on multiple occasions, including its most recent list in 2024., Bauer was also listed in the Variety 500 Top Entertainment Business Leaders.
She sits on the International Emmys Board, is member of the Primetime Television Academy (Emmys), the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and Advisor to the Monte Carlo Television Festival.

David W. ZUCKER
Chief Creative Officer
SCOTT FREE

David W. ZUCKER
Chief Creative Officer
SCOTT FREE
David W. Zucker is Chief Creative Officer for Scott Free and Executive Producer of the Ridley Scott pilot-directed crime drama, DOPE THIEF (Apple), starring Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura; the Leo Woodall-led international conspiracy thriller, PRIME TARGET (Apple); Noah Hawley's forthcoming series turn of the sci-fi classic, ALIEN: EARTH (FX); a fresh venture into the realm of BLADE RUNNER, 2099 (Amazon), featuring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer; and the psychological horror series, THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER (AMC), starring Dan Stevens and Judith Light.
During his tenure, Scott Free has produced a steady stream of highly acclaimed programs including seven seasons of the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated, Peabody-winning THE GOOD WIFE (CBS); six seasons of the acclaimed spin-off, THE GOOD FIGHT (Paramount+); RAISED BY WOLVES (HBO MAX); THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE (Amazon); GREAT EXPECTATIONS and A CHRISTMAS CAROL (FX/BBC); KALEIDOSCOPE (Netflix); THE HOT ZONE and THE HOT ZONE: ANTHRAX (National Geographic); Jean-Claude Van Damme's action-comedy, JCVJ (Amazon); MERCY STREET (PBS); and six seasons of NUMB3RS (CBS).
Additional standout programming includes the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH (Starz), WORLD WITHOUT END (Reelz), Emmy-nominated INTO THE STORM (HBO), Emmy-nominated THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN and COMA (A&E), the Golden Globe-nominated THE COMPANY (TNT), KLONDIKE (Discovery), and a feature-length series HALO: NIGHTFALL (X-Box/Microsoft).
Acclaimed non-fiction programs include AT WITT'S END (Hulu), STILL MISSING MORGAN (Hulu), CRIMES OF THE CENTURY (CNN) and the Emmy-winning documentary special GETTYSBURG (History Channel).


18:30 - 19:15
"Tell Me A Story" Young Creator Pitch Contest - Session 2
"Tell Me A Story" Young Creator Pitch Contest - Session 2
Monday 16 June, 18:30 - 19:15
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
"Tell Me a Story", aims to uncover unique, passionate, and compelling non-fiction (factual) story ideas offering untold narratives from a new generation of film creators. Join selected storyteller finalists who will showcase their original and non-commercial creations in this quick-fire pitch session. Each presenter will have a maximum of five (5) minutes to pitch, plus a short Q&A time to impress the audience and expert Jury of international television and media executives.
The overall winner will benefit from several exclusive prizes including support from 1895 Films to develop their winning storyline, produce a sizzle reel and introductions to potential buyers, plus tickets for two (2) people to attend the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony and Gala Evening at the Festival. Pitch finalists will be allocated their session (1 or 2) on 15 June. Discover the finalists: https://www.tvfestival.com/en


19:15 - 20:15
Networking Drinks
Networking Drinks
Monday 16 June, 19:15 - 20:15
Salle Genevoix, Grimaldi Forum
Description
Mix and Mingle with speakers and session attendees over a glass of wine and canapés.
Monte-Carlo Television Festival Nominees Party in honor of Make a Wish International
Monday 16 June, 20:00 - 23:00
Lagon, Monte-Carlo Bay
Description
Private Party by invitation only
Last year, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival hosted the charitable event La Soirée des 100 Stars, organized by the renowned Make-A-Wish International charity. This initiative helped raise funds to
grant the most heartfelt wishes of children battling serious illnesses, exceeding all expectations.
Building on the success of their first collaboration, the partnership between the two organizations will be renewed this year during the Soirée des Nommés.
An evening designed to create moments of joy, sharing, and inspiration, while generating crucial support to fulfill the wishes of suffering children.
Guests will be transported to the vibrant world of the 1970s with DISCO NIGHT FEVER !
A massive disco ball, setting the tone for a chic disco event ! Retro-illuminated graphic archways with LED neon lights will welcome guests, who will be able to dance across the water.
A festive reception in vibrant pop colors—a dream setting to make wishes come true and fulfill the wishes of children with serious illnesses.
Artistic direction is provided by MyArtTouch, represented by Maxime Dereymez.

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Originally created by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, and now under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has become The Not-to-be-Missed TV event for the entire television industry.
