Jalladeau takes up her new role on 1 October 2026 and succeeds current director Susan Newman Baudais on her retirement.
The Council of Europe has appointed Elise Jalladeau as Executive Director of Eurimages, its cultural fund for the support of feature film co-production.
Jalladeau takes up her new role on 1 October 2026 and succeeds current director Susan Newman Baudais on her retirement.
“It is an honour and a privilege for me to join Eurimages, a unique institution that has championed the values of the Council of Europe for almost 40 years. Co-production is a funding and circulation tool, but also a precious lever for co-operation: today Eurimages brings together 40 member states who, united around these values, help shape the future of moving images and foster an independent audiovisual ecosystem based on sustainability, diversity and creativity”, said Jalladeau.
“Together with the Board of Eurimages, I look forward to welcoming our new Executive Director and working with her as she takes up her responsibilities”, commented Roberto Cicutto, President of Eurimages. “Piloting effective delivery of the Fund’s financial support, fostering effective governance and ensuring smooth co-operation across all areas of the Fund’s activities will be central to the role.”
Jalladeau joins Eurimages from the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, where she was General Director, overseeing two major festivals and their associated markets, four cinemas operating year-long as well as the Thessaloniki Film Museum with its film education programmes.
She also brings to the role wide experience as a producer, working with authors from around the globe, and as a trainer with a special expertise in co-production.
