Conversation with Alexis Cassanet: the international at the heart of the financing of French films

Alexis Cassanet, EVP International Sales & Distribution at Gaumont, will talk about his professional journey and will shed light on less-known movie industry jobs.

Alexis Cassanet began his career in 2010 as an international salesman at SND, the distribution subsidiary of Groupe M6.

As part of the company, Alexis was involved in the international rollout of acclaimed films such as Yves Saint Laurent, The Bélier Family and What Happened to Monday.

He joined Gaumont in 2016 as Co-director of International Distribution where he was involved in major French works such as C'est La Vie, Leap!, Bye Bye Morons and Lost Illusions among others.

Since 2020, he has been in charge of the distribution and international sales of Gaumont films, including the management of remake rights and international co-productions.

A conversation moderated by Ben Croll, Journalist, Variety

Free and open to all, within the limit of available seats