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Special Guests Include: Salma Hayek, Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black,
John C. Reilly, Sony Classics’ Michael Barker & Tom Bernard
Highlights: American Directors; Cannes’ biggest gay dance night party hosted by
John Cameron Mitchell; TimesTalks with Cast of Disney•Pixar's INSIDE OUT
Acclaimed actors, filmmakers, movie executives and journalists will be among those featured during the upcoming “Industry In Focus” Series, TimesTalks and “Film Spotlight” programming at The American Pavilion at the 2015 Cannes International Film Festival, it was announced by Julie Sisk, Founder and Director of The American Pavilion (www.ampav.com).
The American Pavilion’s discussions and one-on-one in conversations take place in the Roger Ebert Conference Center and are open to all AmPav members.Programming includes executives from Pixar, Sony Pictures Classics, Paramount, Relativity, UTA, Cinetic Media, Oculus Story Studio and many more, with moderators from The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire and SXSW Film Festival, among others.
This year’s highlights include TimesTalks with Disney•Pixar's Inside Out cast and creative team; John C. Reilly, who will be at the festival with his three films The Lobster, Tale of Tales and Les Cowboys; and Tale Of Tales star Salma Hayek.
Other exciting panels include filmmakers and stars of such award-winning films as KRISHNA, DOPE and THE TRUE COST. Additional diverse topics being covered in the Series include: The State of The Industry, Casting Directors, American Directors and Producers In Cannes, Film Acquisitions and Genre Filmmaking.
Queer Night, which has become the biggest and only gay dance party event tied to the Festival, will take place on May 17 beginning at 10:00 pm and entry is gratis to all Festival badge holders.“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” creator/star and recent Tony Award recipient John Cameron Mitchell will host and DJ the party.
The following is the full programming schedule.
All Schedule, panels and guests are subject to changes and additions.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
10:00AM-
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: How advanced imaging techniques should impact the 3D movie experience.
Workshop and reception sponsored by 3D Stereo MEDIA, with participation of the Advanced Imaging Society, and the support of UP3D and XPAND 3D.
Walk-ins accepted if seats are available.
2:00PM-
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: THE CASTING PROCESS
How can producers and directors collaborate with casting directors to secure the best possible cast?
· Nancy Bishop (Snowpiercer, Mission Impossible IV)
· Luci Lenox (Traces of Sandalwood, Vicky Christina Barcelona)
· Susan Shopmaker (Shortbus, Martha Marcy May Marlene)
· Matthew Lessall (Chronic)
· Moderated by Damon Wise, Empire Magazine
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SATURDAY, MAY 16
11:00AM-
FILM SPOTLIGHT: THE TRUE COST
Join the filmmakers of documentary “The True Cost” for discussion, including Director Andrew Morgan and Producer Livia Firth.
2:00PM-
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
· Rena Ronson, UTA
· John Sloss, Cinetic Media
· Linda Lichter, Attorney
· Jean Prewitt, Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)
· Moderated by Matt Belloni, The Hollywood Reporter
3:00PM-
TimesTalks Presents:
Sony Pictures Classics’ Tom Bernard and Michael Barker
Hear from the co-presidents and co-founders of Sony Pictures Classics, Tom Bernard and Michael Barker, about Woody Allen’s new film “Irrational Man,” which screened at the festival, the importance of film festivals like Cannes and the state of the movie industry, on screen and behind the scene.
· Moderated by Logan Hill, New York Times
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SUNDAY, MAY 17
12NOON-
TimesTalks Presents:
SALMA HAYEK
See Oscar-nominated actress-producer Salma Hayek (“Frida,” “Puss in Boots,” “After the Sunset”) talk about her role in director Matteo Garrone’s “The Tale of Tales,” opening at the festival and her animated film “Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet,” which screened at Cannes last year and is opening this summer in the U.S.
· Moderated by Logan Hill, New York Times
1:00PM-
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: AMERICAN PRODUCERS AT CANNES
· Ram Bergman (A Tale of Love and Darkness, upcoming Star Wars: Episode VIII and IX, Looper)
· Justin Chan and Wilson Smith (Krisha)
· Carly Hugo (Share, Bachelorette)
· Moderated by Eric Kohn, IndieWire
4:30PM to 6:30PM-
EMERGING FILMMAKER SHOWCASE/ LGBTQ SHOWCASE
Presented by American Express
10:00PM-
QUEER NIGHT PARTY- Hosted by John Cameron Mitchell
(Open to all Festival Badge Holders)
MONDAY, MAY 18
10:00AM–12:30PM-
STUDENT FILMMAKER SHOWCASE
Presented by American Express
1:00–3:00 PM-
EMERGING FILMMAKER SHOWCASE
Presented by American Express
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TUESDAY, MAY 19
10:00AM-
TimesTalks Presents:
Disney•Pixar's “Inside Out” Cast and Creative
Check out this fascinating, fun talk with “Inside Out” director Pete Docter and producer Jonas Rivera—the team behind the Oscar-winning film “Up”—plus award-winning actors Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith, who provide the voices of Joy, Disgust, Anger and Sadness in this original new movie that ventures inside the mind of 11-year-old Riley. Disney•Pixar's “Inside Out” opens in 3D on June 19.
· Moderated by Logan Hill, New York Times
11:00AM-
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: FILM ACQUISITIONS
· Jeremy Boxer, Head of Acquisitions at Vimeo On Demand
· Ben Browning, Co-President of Production and Acquisitions, FilmNation Entertainment
· Matt Brodlie, EVP Acquisitions, Relativity
· Lejo Pet, Acquisitions, Paramount
Bill Bromiley, Saban Films
· Moderated by: Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter
1:00PM-
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: AMERICAN DIRECTORS AT CANNES
· Pippa Bianco (Share) Cinéfondation Competition
· Jeremy Saulnier (Green Room) Directors’ Fortnight
· Trey Edward Shults (Krisha) Critics’ Week
· Moderated by Aaron Hillis
4:00PM-
TimesTalks Presents:
JOHN C. Reilly
See one of the most versatile actors in movies today – John C. Reilly (“Chicago,” “Boogie Nights,” “The Hours” and “Gangs of New York”). Hear about his career and his three films at the festival – “The Lobster,” “Tale of Tales” and “Les Cowboys.”
· Moderated by Logan Hill, New York Times
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
10:00AM-
OCULUS STORY STUDIO
Virtual Reality Filmmaking
With filmmakers like Spike Jonze, Robert Stromberg and Guillermo Del Toro embracing virtual reality as a filmmaking medium, meet the founding team of Oculus' own film studio - 'Oculus Story Studio.’ Having premiered their first VR movie at Sundance 2015 they are at Cannes to talk about learnings on VR storytelling.
· Saschka Unseld - Creative Director Oculus Story Studio (Director Pixar’s Blue Umbrella)
· Max Planck - CTO, Oculus Story Studio
· Edward Saatchi - Executive Producer, Oculus Story Studio
1:00PM-
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: GENRE FILM
· Jeremy Saulnier (Director, Green Room)
Mette Marie Katz, XYZ Films
· Moderated by Jarod Neece, SXSW Film Festival
2:00PM-
FILM SPOTLIGHT: KRISHA
Hear from the “Krisha” filmmakers that won the 2015 SXSW Jury Award and playing in Critics Week.
· Director Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild and other key cast and crew
· Moderated by Claudette Godfrey, SXSW Film Festival
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THURSDAY, MAY 21
2:00PM-
Indiewire's Screen Talk Podcast Live From Cannes
With Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson
4:30PM-
FILM SPOTLIGHT: DOPE
A 2015 Sundance favorite, and playing in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
· Director Rick Famuyiwa and key cast
· Moderated by Jada Yuan, New York Magazine
8:00PM-
KARAOKE NIGHT
(Open to all Festival Badge Holders)
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CURRENT PROGRAM:
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Industry in Focus: Casting Directors- 5/15
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Film Spotlight: “The True Cost”- 5/16
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Industry in Focus: State of the Industry- 5/16
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TimesTalks Presents: Tom Bernard & Michael Barker- 5/16
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TimesTalks Presents: Salma Hayek- 5/17
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Industry in Focus: American Producers in Cannes- 5/17
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TimesTalks Presents: Pixar’s “Inside Out”- 5/19
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Industry in Focus: American Directors in Cannes- 5/19
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TimesTalks Presents: John C. Reilly- 5/19
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Industry in Focus: Film Acquisitions- 5/19
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Oculus Story Studio- 5/20
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Industry in Focus: Genre Filmmaking- 5/20
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Film Spotlight: “Krisha”- 5/20
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Indiewire Screentalk Podcast Live from Cannes- 5/21
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Film Spotlight: “Dope”- 5/21
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ABOUT THE AMERICAN PAVILION
The American Pavilion, celebrating its 27th year as the epicenter of American hospitality and communication at the Cannes International Film Festival, brings together both professional and emerging filmmakers along with industry executives from across the globe. A sought after destination for information, orientation, and recreation, it accommodates the needs of its members, guests and sponsors in a dynamic business environment. With its impressive array of amenities and services, AmPav provides an opportunity to relax in very comfortable surroundings.
The American Pavilion boasts the Roger Ebert Conference Series which offers insightful and provocative panel discussions and in-conversations with filmmakers, talent and top leaders; a restaurant and bar that provide fast service with a smile throughout the day and is open to all festival badge holders after 6:00pm most evenings; a coffee bar; free WiFi and charging stations; a media terrace with a panoramic view of the Riviera; the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase; the Culinary Program featuring chefs from across the US and Canada; The American Pavilion Worldwide Student Program; and public and private rental for parties and receptions.
For more information, visit www.ampav.com
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