The pro talks

The

Pro Talks

Get inspired

to innovate and explore

Discover Invaluable industry insights and create meaningful connections

Tailored to the individual needs of our accredited VIPs, our A.I. topics include:

Studio A.I. Management:
Explore new tools and business models including innovative software solutions, financing strategies, and collaboration structures.

Networking & Industry Insights:
Build connections with key industry players and gain insider knowledge on the A.I. film landscape.

THE

WAiFF

The 2026 Pro Talks gave professionals clear and actionable vision.

This year’s theme: A.I. powered filmaking

21-22 april

panels

& keynotes

These sessions celebrated the talents, tools, platforms, and studios rewriting the language of cinema – shaping new formats, funding models (legal and economic), and audience experiences.

We joined leading producers and creators in roundtables and keynotes as they explored how A.I. tools and social platforms are reshaping production, budgets, and creative possibilities.

Introductive Keynote:
Jean-Michel Jarre

panel 1

Moderation:
Serge Hayat (CEO de Ozma Labs)

Artistic creation • What A.I. can actually do

Nathalie Marchak (Producer, Director, VP ARP)
Enora Contant (Producer, Ah! Production)
Elena Lyubarskaya (The Difference Machine)
Daniel Shin (Creative Director MiniMax)

Gilles Guerraz (AI Director & Producer, CEO Nextrend, CO-Founder Bangger, Founder Prompt Club, “Generative” Newsletter)

Introductive Keynote:
Mathieu Kassovitz (Director/Producer)

panel 2

Moderation:
Eric Lentulo
(Consultant IA/ Industries créatives)

AI & CINEMA: WHO BENEFITS FROM THE VALUE?

Cécile Lacoue (Director of Studies and prospective, CNC)
Caroline Cooper (COO, Sky Entertainment Group)
Mauro Martani (CEO, PlusOne)
Antoine Bodet (Associate Director, AXIO)
Laurent Jaoui (CEO, TéléFan)

Introductive Keynote:
Johann Choron (Gen AI Lead, Google) + Sarah Cledy (Google Governement Affairs and Public Policy Manager)

panel 3

Moderation:
Sarah Lelouch (CEO techcannes)

AI, Creation & Copyright: What if we finally decided?

Gaili Meiri (CEO, Taasiya)
Tim Kraft (German lawyer specializing in media/AI)
Jérôme Enrico (President of ARP / Director)
Agnès Jaoui (Actress, Director)
Mathieu Kassovitz (Director)

Introductive Keynote:
Reza Sixo Safaï (Founder of Massive A.I.)

panel 4

Moderation:
David Defendi

Building an AI Studio

Nancy Hamilton (CEO of Golden Eagle AI)
Brad Minnich (VFX, Independent)
Zack London (CEO of Gossip Goblin Inc.)
Fabrice Nadjari (CEO of Ministudio)
Chris Branch (Founder of Seedily, Host on AI Alive)

Introductive Keynote:
Javishth Chabria (Just Videos Studios)

panel 5

Moderation:
Rémi Tereszkiewicz

Back to the Future: The AI Transformation of Entertainment

Joanna Popper (Media Tech Executive / Producer)
Elodie Polo-Ackermann (Founder of Imagissime / Mediawan)
Sandra Dee Richardson (Award-winning American actress, Director, and Producer)
JD Kanani (CEO, Morphic)
Gregg Bywalski (Managing Director Webedia Creators)