Cannes, May 2024 – This year, the Cannes Film Festival witnessed a revolutionary event: the launch of the techCannes Business Club. Founded by Sarah Lelouch, this club aspires to create synergy between the film and technology industries, providing a platform for discussion, reflection and innovation.
From May 17 to 19, Vilebrequin Beach hosted a series of captivating events. With more than 60 speakers and 1000 participants, this space has become a place of exchange where innovative ideas have flowed. Keynotes, roundtables and startup presentations highlighted the latest trends and technologies that could transform the film industry.
Sarah Lelouch, in a fascinating interview, explained her vision for the techCannes Business Club. She sees this club as a marketplace where film content creators can meet technology experts to explore new ways of telling stories and distributing films. With Claude Lelouch as honorary president, the club benefits from the expertise of a director who has always been at the forefront of cinematic innovation. Known for his daring techniques and his pioneering use of technology, Claude Lelouch perfectly embodies the spirit of the techCannes Business Club.
The success of this inaugural event bodes well for the future. The discussions covered a variety of topics, such as the impact of artificial intelligence on cinema, the new opportunities offered by blockchain, and immersive technologies that are redefining the cinematic experience. Attendees welcomed the opportunity to network with high-level professionals and discover innovations that could transform their profession.
The next big event is already planned: the techCannes Awards in Paris at the end of June. This event promises to celebrate the best innovations and collaborations between cinema and technology, highlighting the most promising projects. Club 13 in Paris, an emblematic place of French cinema, will serve as an ideal setting for these meetings. By combining careful aesthetics and an intimate atmosphere, Club 13 embodies the spirit of the techCannes Business Club: a space where creativity and innovation meet to push the boundaries of the film industry.
