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Sebastián Lelio, Lukas Dhont, Eliza Hittman, Kornél Mundruczó and Jasmila Žbanić to Pitch Projects at Cannes’ Investors Circle
10 directors will pitch their latest projects in development to a select group of private investors in Cannes' Investors Circle initiative.
The Investors Circle is now into its third edition and organizers claim is has already proven to be a “powerful catalyst for private investment in auteur cinema.” Many featured projects have secured significant financial backing, with one standout title being “Renoir” by Chie Hayakawa, previously pitched at last year’s Investors Circle which this year is screening in Competition at the festival. “For its third edition, the Investors Circle is quickly becoming a reference point for those looking to engage in equity-driven support for independent film. “This year’s projects reflect bold, original storytelling from some of today’s most compelling auteur filmmakers,” said Aleksandra Zakharchenko, head of the Investors Circle.
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