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DAY 1
VILLAGE17May2021
INTERNATIONAL
EVERY DAY, A FOCUS ON A PAVILION AT THE VILLAGE
INTERNATIONAL. TODAY, THE AMERICAN PAVILION
The American Pavilion
ALL PHOTOS © ÉRIC BONTÉ/1000IMAGESAMPAV RETURNS TO THE CROISETTE
© AMIRAH PARKERFOR its 33rd year at the
Cannes Film Festival, The screenings and parties or receptions venue with arguably the best view in
American Pavilion in the evenings. Programme alumni town.”
celebrates its return to its include filmmakers Ryan Coogler, Parties and events help AmPav fulfill
Tessa Blake and Manjari Makijany, its mission. “AmPav brings together
historic location on the among others. both professional and emerging
Croisette, and to in-person events. The Golden Globes will be filmmakers along with industry
This year, there are more offerings presenting two panels. executives from across the globe to
for members and for the Festival “The calibre of talent in our In create a sense of community while
community, including an extended Conversation series is sure to attract also promoting an inclusive
programme of talks, panels and much interest,” said Lynne Howard, environment. Through the years
more parties than ever. For 2022, a senior vice-president, The American AmPav became a much sought-after
record number of students (243) is Pavilion. destination for information,
joining its Worldwide Student A record number of students are orientation and recreation,” said
Program. taking part. Howard.
AmPav’s Industry in Focus series “Being able to give all finalists from As for the state of the industry:
and In Conversation programmes the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions “The US media industry is adapting
will return to the Croisette with of the Emerging Filmmaker to the shifts in the way audiences
A-list names including Viggo Showcase (101 projects) an consume media and the kind of
Mortensen, Scott Speedman and in-person screening in Cannes is offerings that emerged as new trends
Emily Watson. also a true highlight,” added during the pandemic and beyond,”
Topics to be covered for the Howard. Howard said. “Hard-working and
Industry in Focus series include As well as entertainment, the insightful speakers of note from all
international sales, global American Pavilion will provide kinds of backgrounds will be
filmmaking, financing models for sustenance and positive vibes. featured in our AmPav panels with a
independent film, U.S. and “This year’s American Pavilion, few specifically discussing the
international distribution strategies, including the popular Industry in evolution of distribution pipelines
DEI initiatives, film festivals and the Focus panels and our In in the post-pandemic world, as well
entertainment ecosystem, creative Conversations series, feels like our as the return of festivals and indie-
producing and documentary best iteration yet,” said Julie Sisk, film showcases, and filmmaking
filmmaking. president and founder of The strategies during the COVID-19
Each morning at the pavilion will American Pavilion. “As a home away pandemic and beyond. U.S. and
begin with film screenings showing from home for the hundreds of international PR and distribution
in the Emerging Filmmaker AmPav members, the 33rd strategies from a global perspective
Showcase, followed by a day of talks American Pavilion will continue to will also be under discussion.” ✦
and panels, with additional provide food, drink and fun in a
Liza Foreman
NEWS 7
VILLAGE17May2021
INTERNATIONAL
EVERY DAY, A FOCUS ON A PAVILION AT THE VILLAGE
INTERNATIONAL. TODAY, THE AMERICAN PAVILION
The American Pavilion
ALL PHOTOS © ÉRIC BONTÉ/1000IMAGESAMPAV RETURNS TO THE CROISETTE
© AMIRAH PARKERFOR its 33rd year at the
Cannes Film Festival, The screenings and parties or receptions venue with arguably the best view in
American Pavilion in the evenings. Programme alumni town.”
celebrates its return to its include filmmakers Ryan Coogler, Parties and events help AmPav fulfill
Tessa Blake and Manjari Makijany, its mission. “AmPav brings together
historic location on the among others. both professional and emerging
Croisette, and to in-person events. The Golden Globes will be filmmakers along with industry
This year, there are more offerings presenting two panels. executives from across the globe to
for members and for the Festival “The calibre of talent in our In create a sense of community while
community, including an extended Conversation series is sure to attract also promoting an inclusive
programme of talks, panels and much interest,” said Lynne Howard, environment. Through the years
more parties than ever. For 2022, a senior vice-president, The American AmPav became a much sought-after
record number of students (243) is Pavilion. destination for information,
joining its Worldwide Student A record number of students are orientation and recreation,” said
Program. taking part. Howard.
AmPav’s Industry in Focus series “Being able to give all finalists from As for the state of the industry:
and In Conversation programmes the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions “The US media industry is adapting
will return to the Croisette with of the Emerging Filmmaker to the shifts in the way audiences
A-list names including Viggo Showcase (101 projects) an consume media and the kind of
Mortensen, Scott Speedman and in-person screening in Cannes is offerings that emerged as new trends
Emily Watson. also a true highlight,” added during the pandemic and beyond,”
Topics to be covered for the Howard. Howard said. “Hard-working and
Industry in Focus series include As well as entertainment, the insightful speakers of note from all
international sales, global American Pavilion will provide kinds of backgrounds will be
filmmaking, financing models for sustenance and positive vibes. featured in our AmPav panels with a
independent film, U.S. and “This year’s American Pavilion, few specifically discussing the
international distribution strategies, including the popular Industry in evolution of distribution pipelines
DEI initiatives, film festivals and the Focus panels and our In in the post-pandemic world, as well
entertainment ecosystem, creative Conversations series, feels like our as the return of festivals and indie-
producing and documentary best iteration yet,” said Julie Sisk, film showcases, and filmmaking
filmmaking. president and founder of The strategies during the COVID-19
Each morning at the pavilion will American Pavilion. “As a home away pandemic and beyond. U.S. and
begin with film screenings showing from home for the hundreds of international PR and distribution
in the Emerging Filmmaker AmPav members, the 33rd strategies from a global perspective
Showcase, followed by a day of talks American Pavilion will continue to will also be under discussion.” ✦
and panels, with additional provide food, drink and fun in a
Liza Foreman
NEWS 7
