Pictonavo and CNC, in association with Series Mania, will welcome an international delegation of American and international film professionals to explore Hauts-de-France, with the goal of generating significant economic benefits for the entire industry.
From March 22 to 27, Pictanovo and the National Centre for Cinemaand the Moving Image (CNC), through its Film France-CNC department (the national film commission), will welcome -in collaboration with the Séries Mania festival- a delegation of American and international film and audiovisual professionals to the Hauts-de-France region.
This Inspiration Tour will foster connections between international decision-makers and French professionals, while strengthening the region’s appeal for foreign productions, with the goal of generating significant economic benefits for the entire industry.
Over four days, the delegation will explore several iconic filming locations in the region, meet local professionals and discover regional expertise, and engage with specialized service providers.
The tour program includes visits to the Château de Chantilly, Amiens Cathedral, Villa Cavrois, and the Roubaix Swimming Pool (La Piscine museum). Participants will also attend the Series Mania Forum, a key international professional event dedicated to TV series.
The delegation will consist of 8 American professionals:
Ernesto Alcalde – Executive Producer, Stingy Wit Dinero Productions, Inc.
Theodore Au – Producer, HBO
Alexis Auditore – Director, Physical Production, Marvel Studios
Aaron Hurvitz – International Location Scout, LMGI Member
Derek Martin – Vice President of Television, Bad Robot Productions
Keleigh Slaight – Executive Director, Physical Production, Sony Pictures Television
Robert West – Senior Vice President, Production, CBS Studios
Tracy Wu – Manager, Physical Production, 20th Century Studios
They will be accompanied by 4 ambassadors -experienced French professionals- who will share their expertise and experience in international productions:
Claire Letoret – First Assistant Director
Stéphanie Perret – Location Scout
Christine Raspillère – Unit Production Manager / Line Producer
Carole Reinhard – Location Scout
Several French production companies specializing in servicing international shoots will also take part in the tour: Firstep,Peninsula Film, FullDawa Films, Left & Right, Meadow Pictures, Gaumont Production Services, Froggie Production, Voulez-Vous Production Services.
With this initiative, Pictanovo and Film France–CNC aim to strengthen the international visibility of Hauts-de-France as a premium filming destination, highlighting the diversity of its locations, the quality of its production infrastructure, and the expertise of its professionals.
