Join us for the cannes sessions 2025
Join seasoned filmmakers Dave Deborde and Maxim Jago for
The Sessions, where industry leaders share strategies to elevate your skills and turn inspiration into action.
The Cannes Sessions bring together industry veterans, rising talent, and serious filmmakers for an immersive educational experience during the world’s most prestigious film festival.
The Cannes Sessions will take place from 12 noon to 5pm on Saturday the 17th of May 2025 at Villa Aloha, in Cannes. For full details and tickets, click the ‘Get Free Tickets Here’ button below.
Schedule
The Cannes Sessions – 2025 include four panels exploring vital skills and knowledge for filmmakers, and a live Pitch!
12:00 – 12:50 PM | Screenwriting Basics with opening keynote presented by Sarah Skye at Troveo.
Speaker: Dave DeBorde
An essential foundation for any storyteller — this session walks through the screenwriting structure that’s been shared worldwide at festivals and film schools alike.
1:00 – 1:50 PM | The Art & Business of Acting for the Screen
Moderator: Maxim Jago
Speakers: Darren Darnborough (WeAudition), Richard Cambridge (WeAudition), Mel Gee Henderson (Bhutan Film Institute), Chandler Riggs (Walking Dead).
Learn how to develop authentic character work while mastering the business side of the industry.
2:00 – 2:50 PM | Finance & Distribution: Show Business Essentials
Moderator: Dave DeBorde
Speakers: Sara Hamilton (Greenlit), Sarah Skye (Troveo), Adam Engel (Producer), Jeffrey Travis (Positron), Mel Gee Henderson (Bhutan Film Institute).
From funding to final delivery, this session explores how real films get made, sold, and seen.
3:00 – 3:50 PM | Producing a Movie in 2025
Moderator: Maxim Jago
Speakers: Jonathan Baker (Producer), John Mawson (DATURA Studios), Misha Crosby (DATURA Studios), Ramfis Myrthil (Ramfis Productions).
Development hell, deal-making, and practical producing wisdom from real-world producers.
4:00 – 5:00 PM | The Pitch Fest: Art & Science of the Pitch
Moderator: Dave DeBorde
Speakers: Maxim Jago (Producer), Mark Baum (321 Films), Sara Hamiton (Greenlit).
1-minute pitch.
2-minute feedback.
A live-fire chance to impress real industry pros.
First come, first served.