MEDIA CLUB - ROUNDTABLE

Couldn’t make it? The conversation continues here with the full video replay.

INFORMATION

Roundtable – mediaClub International x French in Motion

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

Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 PM (Paris) – 12:00 PM ET – 9:00 AM PT
Online event

MediaClub International, in partnership with French in Motion, is pleased to invite you to an exclusive online roundtable dedicated to the profound transformation of international financing models in the audiovisual industry.

As traditional public funding becomes increasingly scarce, producers and investors are exploring new approaches combining equity, private funds, hybrid models, and cross-border financing strategies.

This discussion will focus on concrete, real-world experiences shared by international producers and financiers, addressing what truly works today across Europe, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Africa.

Moderated by
Jennifer Sabbah – Coproduction Doctor / International Business Affairs, The Copro Agency
Louise de Staël – Founder, Les Inaliénables

Speakers
- Ruby Walden (UK) – Producer & Founder, Producers PIN
- Steven Markovitz (South Africa) – Producer & CEO, Big World Cinema
- Matthew Helderman (USA) – Co-Founder & CEO, BondIt Media Capital / Buffalo 8
- Katherine Malone-France (USA) – President & CEO, The Better Angels Society
- Diane Cesbron (France) – Managing Director, CinéCapital

The roundtable will be streamed live, followed by a replay, and is designed as a high-level yet practical exchange between international professionals.