Trending Now - CAA and Finch & Partners Expand Cannes Film Symposium Globally
WHO:
Variety - The Fantastic Organization is led by filmmaker Xavier Gens, known for “Frontière(s),” “Hitman,” and “Cold Skin.” Other founding members include Alexandre O. Philippe.
Variety - Tetsu Fujimura is the CEO of Japanese IP consultancy and production company Filosophia Inc. and a producer on Netflix's "One Piece" live-action series.
Variety - The Fantastic Organization is a new nonprofit dedicated to promoting fantastic cinema, led by filmmaker Xavier Gens.
[Variety] - CAA (Creative Artists Agency) and Finch & Partners are the organizations involved in hosting the symposium.
[Deadline] - Charles Finch is associated with Finch & Partners.
WHAT:
Variety - CAA's symposium at Cannes featured a "dizzying list of challenges" currently facing the movie business, particularly regarding the future of film.
Variety - Jordan Firstman's directorial debut "Club Kid" was acquired by A24 for $17 million after a bidding war at Cannes, marking a significant financial milestone for the festival.
Variety - CAA's symposium at Cannes focused on a "dizzying list of challenges" currently facing the movie business.
Deadline - The teams are discussing a return to the same venue in Cannes next year, indicating plans for continuity in the event's location.
Variety - Jordan Firstman's directorial debut "Club Kid" was acquired by A24 for $17 million after a bidding war at Cannes.
Deadline - CAA and Finch & Partners are planning to expand the film symposium to additional locations, including Venice and Doha, with discussions of more locations also underway.
Variety - The Italian Global Series Festival (IGS) announced highlights of its second edition to be held July 3-11 in the seaside cities of Rimini and Riccione.
Variety - Tetsu Fujimura delivered a data-intensive keynote at the Cannes Film Market, presenting a comprehensive account of the booming global market for Japanese intellectual property adaptations.
Variety - The Fantastic Organization aims to ensure that "the next generation has everything they need to keep screaming."
[Variety] - CAA hosted a summit addressing challenges facing the movie business at the Cannes Film Festival.
[Deadline] - CAA and Finch & Partners are planning to expand the film symposium to additional locations, including Venice and Doha.
WHERE:
Variety - The Italian Global Series Festival will take place in the seaside cities of Rimini and Riccione.
Variety - The keynote by Tetsu Fujimura took place at the Cannes Film Market.
Variety - The Fantastic Organization made its debut at the Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes.
[Deadline] - The symposium is set to take place in Cannes, with plans for expansion to Venice and Doha.
WHEN:
Deadline - A reality TV summit is scheduled to take place at SXSW London on June 2, 2026.
Variety - The Italian Global Series Festival's second edition is scheduled for July 3-11, 2026.
Variety - The new genre gap-financing program organized by Frontières and TIFFCOM is set to take place in October 2026.
Deadline - A reality TV summit is scheduled to take place at SXSW London on June 2, 2026.
Deadline - The teams are discussing a return to the same venue in Cannes next year.
Variety - The Italian Global Series Festival's second edition is scheduled for July 3-11, 2026.
Variety - The new genre gap-financing program organized by Frontières and TIFFCOM is set to take place in October.
[Deadline] - The teams are discussing a return to the same venue in Cannes next year.
WHY:
[Variety] - The symposium aims to address a "dizzying list of challenges" currently facing the movie industry.
HOW:
Deadline - The symposium is described as an exclusive event, highlighting its private and high-profile nature.
Variety - The new genre gap-financing program organized by Frontières and TIFFCOM will focus on international horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and animation films.
Variety - The new genre gap-financing program will focus on international horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and animation films.
Variety - The organization is registered in France and focuses on the development and global recognition of fantastic cinema.
[Deadline] - The symposium is described as an exclusive event, indicating a private and high-profile nature of the gathering.
(UPDATED May 23, 2026 01:31 UTC)
At the Cannes symposium, industry leaders discussed a "dizzying list of challenges" facing the movie business, particularly concerning its future. In a significant development for the festival, A24 acquired Jordan Firstman's directorial debut "Club Kid" for $17 million after a competitive bidding war. Looking ahead, a reality TV summit is set for June 2, 2026, and the Italian Global Series Festival will take place from July 3 to July 11, 2026.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 21:20 UTC)
At a recent symposium in Cannes, CAA addressed a dizzying list of challenges currently facing the movie business, emphasizing the exclusive and high-profile nature of the event. The teams involved are already discussing plans to return to the same venue next year, indicating a desire for continuity in this important gathering. This focus on ongoing dialogue reflects the industry's commitment to tackling these pressing issues head-on.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 19:26 UTC)
In a significant move, A24 has acquired Jordan Firstman's directorial debut "Club Kid" for a whopping $17 million following a competitive bidding war at Cannes. Meanwhile, a reality TV summit is set to take place at SXSW London on June 2, 2026, promising to be a key event for industry professionals. Additionally, a new genre gap-financing program organized by Frontières and TIFFCOM will be launched, focusing on international horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and animation films.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 17:33 UTC)
CAA and Finch & Partners are set to expand their film symposium to new locations, including Venice and Doha, with plans for even more sites in the works. The teams are also in talks about returning to the same venue in Cannes next year. This expansion reflects a growing interest in the symposium and its impact on the film industry.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 15:52 UTC)
The Italian Global Series Festival has announced the highlights of its second edition, which will take place in the beautiful seaside cities of Rimini and Riccione. This exciting event is scheduled for July 3-11, 2026, and promises to showcase a variety of global cinematic talent. The festival is led by filmmaker Xavier Gens, known for his work on films like “Frontière(s),” “Hitman,” and “Cold Skin,” along with other founding members including Alexandre O. Philippe.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 13:47 UTC)
Tetsu Fujimura, CEO of Filosophia Inc. and a producer on Netflix's "One Piece" live-action series, delivered a data-rich keynote at the Cannes Film Market, highlighting the rapid growth of the global market for Japanese intellectual property adaptations. In addition to this, a new genre gap-financing program organized by Frontières and TIFFCOM is set to launch in October, focusing on international horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and animation films. This initiative aims to support and enhance the production of diverse genre films on the international stage.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 11:58 UTC)
A new nonprofit called The Fantastic Organization has been launched to promote fantastic cinema, led by filmmaker Xavier Gens. The organization aims to ensure that "the next generation has everything they need to keep screaming," and it made its debut at the Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes. Registered in France, The Fantastic Organization focuses on the development and global recognition of this unique genre of film.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 01:42 UTC)
CAA and Finch & Partners are hosting a high-profile symposium at the Cannes Film Festival to tackle the numerous challenges currently facing the movie industry. Plans are already underway to expand this exclusive event to additional locations, including Venice and Doha, with discussions about returning to Cannes next year. Charles Finch, associated with Finch & Partners, is leading these efforts to ensure the symposium addresses the "dizzying list of challenges" in the film business.