The American Pavilion is proud to announce a dynamic lineup of visitor audio system, panels, and events for the second week of its programming at Cannes 2025. Among the many headliners are actor LaKeith Stanfield, and filmmakers Kevin Smith, Eugene Jarecki, Charlie Polinger, and Lucy McKendrick. That is along with already-announced particular company equivalent to Spike Lee, Vicky Krieps, in addition to many others within the days forward — AmPav may have hosted greater than 30 occasions earlier than the competition wraps.
These occasions happen on the Roger Ebert Convention Middle and can be found to American Pavilion members.
“We’re honored so many gifted filmmakers, actors, and trade leaders select to share their tales at The American Pavilion,” stated Julie Sisk, American Pavilion’s Founder and President.
See the complete lineup of occasions under.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
11:00 AM
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: BUILD YOUR AUDIENCE, OWN YOUR FUTURE
Because the unbiased movie panorama evolves, extra filmmakers are discovering that taking cost of their viewers engagement, and infrequently their distribution, is essential to long-term success. This dialog explores real-world methods for connecting with viewers and constructing a sustainable profession in right this moment’s trade.
- Ted Hope / Producer / Double Hope Movies
- Lela Meadow-Conner / CEO, mamafilm / Co-Founder, The Popcorn Record / President, Artwork Home Convergence
- Richa Rudola / Filmmaker, Cow Heavy And Floral / Co-Founder, Meals About Motherhood
- Moderated by Sylvia Desrochers / EVP / MPRM Communications
12:30 PM
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: DOCUMENTARIES
This annual dialog brings collectively acclaimed filmmakers and trade leaders to look at the present state of documentary storytelling—how these important movies are being developed, financed, and distributed, and the way audiences are participating with them in an more and more unsure panorama.
- Vanessa Hope / Director, Producer / Double Hope Movies
- Catherine Quantschnigg / Producer, Gross sales / Noah Media Group
- Joe Tufano / VP of Distribution / Submarine Leisure
- Moderated by Matt Carey / Documentary Editor / Deadline, Doc Speak Podcast
1:30 PM
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: DEVELOPMENT TO PRODUCTION
From first pitch to competition premiere, the trail from improvement to manufacturing is something however linear. On this candid dialog, seasoned producers and executives share how they construct a slate, select the appropriate initiatives, and navigate the inventive and strategic challenges of getting movies made—and made nicely.
- Steven Adams / Supervisor, Producer / Alta World Media
- Kara Durrett / President & Head of Movie / Pinky Promise
- Ryan Heller / EVP Movie & Documentary / Matter Studios
- Lizzie Shapiro / Producer at The House Program
- Moderated by Mia Galuppo / The Hollywood Reporter
2:30 PM
INDIEWIRE: FUTURE OF FILMMAKING
Keynote Chat: Richard Linklater
Offered by United for Enterprise
- Moderated by Eric Kohn / Inventive Director / Southampton Playhouse
3:30 PM
HOUSE PARTY: GOLD HOUSE
Hearth Chat: Fortunate Lu’s Lloyd Lee Choi & Nina Yang Bongiovi
A fireplace chat about unbiased movie, first-time function directing, and producing initiatives with distinctive views, with Cannes 2025 Administrators Fortnight movie Fortunate Lu’s Lloyd Lee Choi and producer Nina Yang Bongiovi
- Introduction by Christine Yi / VP / Gold Home
SUNDAY, MAY 18
11:00 AM
INDIEWIRE: FUTURE OF FILMMAKING
Methods to Survive and Thrive within the Age of AI
Offered by United for Enterprise
The acceleration of synthetic intelligence in recent times has led to rampant fears throughout the leisure trade, some extra based than others. Nonetheless, AI isn’t going away – and its progress pertains to broader adjustments to the way forward for storytelling as an entire. On this panel, we’ll hear from creatives and executives about how one can benefit from a brand new period outlined by dramatic technological change.
- Edward Saatchi / Founder and CEO / Fable Studios
- Kiira Benzing / Founder / Double Eye Studios
- Seth Piezas / Government Director / Colabi Basis
- Liz Rosenthal / Venice Immersive
- Luc Jacquet / Filmmaker/CannesXR Jury President
- Moderated by Eric Kohn / Indiewire
12:30 PM
HOUSE PARTY: ARAB FILM & MEDIA INSTITUTE
AFMI Presents Ladies Main Change Via Storytelling
Have fun the contributions of trailblazing girls filmmakers who boldly champion world voices via their dynamic work. Our panelists will share the boundaries they’ve overcome, how they challenged trade norms, and what it takes to open doorways for future generations of storytellers.
- Cherien Dabis / Director, Actress, and Screenwriter
- Nia DaCosta / Director and Screenwriter
- Iman Zawahry / Director / Movie Applications Director at ISF
- Moderated by Hanna Flint / Movie critic, Author, and Writer
2:00 PM
HOUSE PARTY: THE IMPACT LOUNGE
Reaching the Proper Eyes: Discovering and Rising Audiences for Impression Movies
How do you join a significant movie to the appropriate viewers? This panel explores progressive methods—social media campaigns, membership guilds, direct-to-theater tech, and world platforms—which can be reshaping influence movie distribution. Be taught from trade leaders how one can construct buzz and attain the individuals who wish to see your movie most.
- Jared Geesey / Chief Distribution Officer / Angel Studios
- Justine Barda / Founder and Director / Telescope Movie
- Selina Ringel / Filmmaker and Actor / Two Fingers Productions
- Owen Williams / Producer and Founder / Harpoon Media
- Moderated by Heather Mason / Founder / The Impression Lounge
3:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION: MICHAEL ANGELO COVINO
Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Angelo Covino joins us for an intimate dialog about his journey from indie shorts to Cannes success with 2019’s “The Climb” and this 12 months’s “Splitsville.” From directing and appearing to producing, we’ll focus on his collaborative inventive course of and the daring, emotionally trustworthy storytelling that defines his work.
- Moderated by Eric Kohn / Indiewire
4:00 PM
HOUSE PARTY: EASTERSEALS
Reimagining Hollywood: A New Lens on Incapacity
A deep dive into the state of incapacity inclusion in leisure—progress, wins, and the trail forward—centered on advancing genuine illustration on and off display screen. A collaborative effort between trade and neighborhood driving inclusive change.
- Nic Novicki / Actor, author, producer / Founding father of the Easterseals Incapacity Movie Problem
- Nancy Weintraub / Chief Development Officer / Easterseals Southern California
- Moderated by Keith Simanton / Managing Editor / IMDbPro
5:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION: LAKEITH STANFIELD
Academy Award nominee LaKeith Stanfield joins us for an intimate dialog on the heels of the Cannes world premiere of “Die, My Love.” Identified for his riveting performances in “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Get Out,” “Sorry to Hassle You,” and “Atlanta,” Stanfield has carved out a singular house in movie and tv as one of the vital dynamic and versatile skills of his era.
- Moderated by David Canfield / Vainness Truthful
MONDAY, MAY 19
11:00 AM
HOUSE PARTY: GLOBAL STORYTELLING
Tales grounded in cultural and geographic specificity usually have the widest attain. This dialog explores how filmmakers create work that resonates globally by embracing their roots, together with the inventive potential and challenges of telling culturally nuanced tales throughout borders.
- Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù / Actor / My Father’s Shadow, Cannes Movie Pageant, Official Choice
- Richard Lorber / Chairman / Kino Lorber
- Fawzia Mirza / Author, Director / The Queen of My Goals
- Frida Torresblanco / Producer / Hangtime Photos
- Moderated by Nancy Tartaglione / Deadline
12:30 PM
HOUSE PARTY: WHY THESE STORIES MATTER – REPRESENTATION IN HOLLYWOOD
Genuine, inclusive storytelling stays important. This dialog seems to be at why illustration in Hollywood nonetheless issues, the progress made, the challenges forward, and the way trade leaders might help form a extra equitable narrative panorama.
- Andria Wilson Mirza / Senior Marketing consultant, Leisure / GLAAD
- Heather Rae / Producer / Mountain Daughter Media
- Daphne Schmon / Founder & Government Director / Breaking Via the Lens
- Moderated by Angelique Jackson / Senior Leisure Author / Selection
2:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION: VICKY KRIEPS
Acclaimed actress Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Corsage) joins us to debate her newest position in “Love Me Tender,” premiering at Cannes 2025. Identified for her nuanced performances and fearless position selections, Krieps will share insights into her inventive journey, the challenges of portraying advanced characters, and her strategy to storytelling throughout various cinematic landscapes.
- Moderated by Keith Simanton / IMDB
3:30 PM
IN CONVERSATION: CHARLIE POLINGER & LUCY McKENDRICK
Director and author Charlie Polinger and producer Lucy McKendrick be a part of us to debate their spectacular new Cannes-premiering function “The Plague.” Collectively, they’ll unpack the inventive course of behind the movie, the pressing themes that drove its making, and the way their collaboration indicators the arrival of two distinct new voices in unbiased cinema.
4:45 PM
HOUSE PARTY: CRESCENT COLLECTIVE
New Wave Pakistan: Telling World Tales, Rooted at House
A strong dialog with groundbreaking filmmakers who’re difficult expectations, navigating censorship, and telling deeply human tales that transcend borders. From intimate indies to high-stakes thrillers, uncover how Pakistan’s new wave is claiming house on the world stage—and what it takes to get there.
Sponsored by ENGLISH BISCUIT MANUFACTURERS (PVT) LTD
- Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Producer and Director The Accused; Founder, Crescent Collective
- Aleem Bukhari, Director Karmash – Official Choice 57th Administrators’ Fortnight
- Irfan Noor King, Actor and Producer Karmash
- Saim Sadiq, Author and Director Joyland – 2022 Un Sure Regard Jury Prize
- Fawzia Mirza, Author and Director The Queen of My Goals
- Hammad Khan, Author and Director Longbarn
6:00 PM–8:00 PM – Home Social gathering Reception
Open to all American Pavilion members
TUESDAY, MAY 20
12:00 PM
INDIEWIRE’S “SCREEN TALK” PODCAST
IndieWire’s weekly Display Speak podcast has delved into the most important questions dealing with the movie trade for years. For this particular reside episode, be a part of Display Speak hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio, together with particular visitor NEON’s CEO Tom Quinn, for a spirited dialogue about competition buzz, awards season, and the way forward for cinema itself.
- Anne Thompson / Editor at Massive / IndieWire
- Ryan Lattanzio / Government Editor / IndieWire
- Tom Quinn / CEO / NEON
1:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION: SPIKE LEE
Be part of legendary filmmaker Spike Lee for a candid dialog about his storied profession and “Highest 2 Lowest,” his daring new movie from A24 and Apple Unique Movies premiering at Cannes 2025.
- Moderated by Darrien Michele Gipson / Government Director / SAGindie
EMERGING FILMMAKER SHOWCASE
3:30-6:00 PM – LGBTQ+ Screenings
Offered by Gold Home
9:00 PM–1:00 AM
Queer Evening
An LGBTQ+ dance social gathering open to all Pageant and Marché badge holders
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
11:00 AM
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS: SHORT FILMS
Quick movies play an important position within the movie ecosystem—as inventive calling playing cards, competition breakouts, and platforms for daring concepts. This dialog seems to be at how shorts can launch careers, construct momentum, and supply distinctive alternatives for experimentation and storytelling.
- Joecar Hanna / Filmmaker, Speak Me / La Cinef, Cannes FF
- Sandra Lipski / Founder and Pageant Director / Evolution Mallorca Worldwide Movie Pageant
- Joanne Moore, J.D. / Dean of the Faculty of Movie & Tv / Loyola Marymount College
- Kaitlyn Mikayla / Filmmaker, Ragamuffin / Sundance Movie Pageant
- Moderated by Scott Macaulay / Co-Founder, Editor-In-Chief / Filmmaker Journal
12:00 PM
IN CONVERSATION: EUGENE JARECKI
Award-winning documentarian Eugene Jarecki (Why We Combat, The Home I Dwell In) returns to Cannes with the world premiere of “The Six Billion Greenback Man,” a gripping exploration of the Julian Assange saga. Jarecki discusses the movie’s provocative themes and his ongoing pursuit of reality via cinema.
- Moderated by Scott Roxborough / The Hollywood Reporter
1:00 PM
INDIEWIRE CRITICS’ PANEL
Be part of IndieWire’s Chief Movie Critic David Ehrlich and a panel of main worldwide movie critics for a no-holds-barred dialog about one of the best and worst of Cannes 2025, the state of the movie trade at giant, and the realities of writing about it for a dwelling. The dialog will probably be adopted by an viewers Q&A session.
- David Ehrlich / IndieWire
- Guilherme Jacobs / Omelete
- Robert Daniels / RogerEbert.com
- Sophie Monks Kaufman / Freelance
EMERGING FILMMAKER SHOWCASE
3:00 PM-5:30 PM – Rising Filmmaker Pupil Screenings
Offered by Gold Home
5:30 PM-7:30 PM Rising Filmmaker Screenings
Offered by Gold Home
THURSDAY, MAY 22
12:30 PM
IN CONVERSATION: KEVIN SMITH
Author, director, and indie icon Kevin Smith returns to the Croisette to rejoice “Dogma: Resurrected – A twenty fifth Anniversary Celebration!,” screening on this 12 months’s Cannes Classics. Smith displays on the movie’s legacy, its provocative themes, and his journey from the 1999 Pageant de Cannes to changing into a singular voice in trendy cinema.
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