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Moses Babatope, Michael Barker, Arianna Bocco, Janet Brown, Diana Bustamante Escobar, Vicki Dobbs Beck, Jeongin Hong, and Laura Michalchyshyn join TIFFs groundbreaking initiative
TIFF: The Market to run September 1016, 2026
WEBWIRE – Friday, May 16, 2025
Today in Cannes, TIFF announced eight additions to its new globalAdvisory CommitteeforTIFF: The Markettaking placeSeptember 1016, 2026.Moses Babatopeof The Nile Media Entertainment Group,Michael Barkerof Sony Pictures Classics,Arianna Boccoof MUBI,Janet Brownof BBC Studios, producerDiana Bustamante Escobar,Vicki Dobbs Beckof Lucasfilm and ILM,Jeongin Hongof Megabox, andLaura Michalchyshynof Blue Ant Studios join previously announced members Niv Fichman, Vincent Maraval, Jrme Paillard, Noah Segal, Monique Simard, Roeg Sutherland, and Kerry Swanson.
Were designing TIFF: The Market to meet the fast-changing needs of the global screen industries, saidCameron Bailey, Chief Executive Officer. We plan to grow the power of screen storytellers by bringing dealmakers, talent, and audiences together in a new, much bigger way.
TIFFsChief Programming Officer, Anita Lee, added, As momentum continues to build for TIFF: The Markets launch, we have gathered together experts across all parts of the screen industries. Their extensive global knowledge and experience will be invaluable in helping us shape and deliver a best-in-class event that will support the industry of today and for the future.
Committee members announced to date, in alphabetical order, are:
Moses Babatope (Nigeria)
Founder & CEO, The Nile Media Entertainment Group
Michael Barker (United States)
Co-President and Co-Founder, Sony Pictures Classics
Arianna Bocco (United States)
Head of Global Distribution, MUBI
Janet Brown (United States)
President, Global Content Sales, BBC Studios
Diana Bustamante Escobar (Colombia)
Filmmaker/Producer
Vicki Dobbs Beck (United States)
VP, Immersive Content, Lucasfilm & ILM
Niv Fichman (Canada)
Founder, Rhombus Media
Jeongin Hong (South Korea)
CEO, Megabox
Vincent Maraval (France)
CEO, Goodfellas
Laura Michalchyshyn (Canada)
Executive Producer, Blue Ant Studios
Jrme Paillard (France)
Film Industry Consultant
Noah Segal (Canada)
Co-President & Co-Founder, Elevation Pictures
Monique Simard (Canada)
Former President, SODEC (Socit de dveloppement des entreprises culturelles)
Roeg Sutherland (United States)
Co-Head, Media Finance & Co-Head, International Film Group, CAA
Kerry Swanson (Canada)
CEO, Indigenous Screen Office
TIFF: The Market, funded by the Government of Canada with a landmark $23M CAD investment and supported by Telefilm Canada, will expand TIFFs scope of offerings and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader in screen-based storytelling while fostering sustainable growth for the industry worldwide. Aligned with the Festival, TIFF: The Market will foster the buying and selling of screen-based projects, intellectual property, plus immersive and innovative content across all platforms, elevating Canadian and international talent while driving global distribution and sales.
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will run September 414, 2025. For more information, visit tiff.net.
NOTE: Bios and headshots for the committee members can bedownloaded HERE.
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About TIFF
TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution program; and the TIFF Content Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net.
TIFF is generously supported by Festival Presenting Sponsor Rogers Communications.
TIFF is generously supported by Major Sponsors RBC and Visa, and Major Supporters: the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, and City of Toronto.
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