Roundtable

The New International Financing Landscape:
Equity, Private Funds, Hybrid Financing, and New Practices across Europe–US UK–Africa

Monday, February 9, 2026
18:00 (PARIS) - 12:00pm ET - 9:00am PT
ONLINE
(The access link to the roundtable will be shared a few days prior to the event.)

French in Motion, in partnership with MediaClub International, is pleased to invite you to an exclusive online roundtable on Monday, February 9 at 6:00 PM (Paris) - 12:00pm ET - 9:00am PT, focused on a key and timely issue in the audiovisual industry: The New International Financing Landscape: Equity, Private Funds, Hybrid Financing, and New Practices across Europe–US–UK–Africa.

As traditional financing models undergo profound change and public funding becomes increasingly scarce, many producers are questioning how to finance ambitious projects while preserving both artistic integrity and economic balance..

The objective of this discussion is to share concrete, real-world experiences from producers and investors, and to explore the new financing dynamics that are reshaping our industry.

We will address the following topics:

Transformation of traditional models : The shift toward equity-based financing and the impact of private funds.
Hybrid financing : The combination of public incentives and private capital, with a focus on financial ecosystems in Africa.
Financial innovation : Technological tools transforming revenue collection and investor expectations.
The profile of international producers : How to structure projects to attract cross-border private investment.
Case studies and feedback : Projects financed in the UK, France, and Africa, and co-development opportunities across interconnected markets.

This discussion will highlight current and emerging trends while providing a practical platform for exchange among professionals in the audiovisual industry.

Monday, February 9, 2026
18:00 (PARIS) - 12:00pm ET - 9:00am PT
ONLINE
(The access link to the roundtable will be shared a few days prior to the event.)

The roundtable will be moderated by Jennifer Sabbah, Coproduction Doctor / International Business Affairs at The Copro Agency, and Louise de Staël, Founder of the company Les inaliénables.

In the presence of :

Ruby Walden
Producer and Entrepreneur

Ruby Walden is a British producer and entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Producers PIN (Production Incentives Network), a platform designed to help producers optimize budgets, secure financing, and develop projects by automating the matching of production incentives with film budgets.

Ruby has produced, among others, The Brutalist and Last Swim. In 2025, she was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe – Entertainment, recognizing the most influential young talents in the industry.

Steven Markovitz
Producer and CEO 

at Big World Cinema

Producer and CEO of Big World Cinema. His career is marked by a strong commitment to African cinema, through the production, co-production, and distribution of films showcased at major international festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Toronto, Sundance, and Venice. He has produced and distributed projects across more than 35 African countries and actively supports the development of numerous talents and industry structures. He is also the co-founder of several major initiatives dedicated to documentary filmmaking and immersive creation in Africa.

Matthew Helderman
Co-Founder / CEO at BondIt Media Capital
and Buffalo 8

Film producer, Co-Founder and CEO of BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8, an independent American production and distribution company. He supports the development, financing, and distribution of numerous international films and plays a central role in the contemporary independent cinema ecosystem.

Diane Cesbron
Managing Director of CINECAPITAL

Specialized in film and audiovisual financing, she first contributed to the creation of La Banque Postale Images and worked at Cofiloisirs before joining Cinécapital, where she leads the financing strategy to support the production and distribution of films in France.

We would be delighted to have you join us for this online discussion, designed as a privileged moment of exchange between professionals, to explore the current challenges of international financing for audiovisual works, along with its opportunities and limitations.

Monday, February 9, 2026
18:00 (PARIS) - 12:00pm ET - 9:00am PT
ONLINE
(The access link to the roundtable will be shared a few days prior to the event.)