The Marché du Film Announces the 2026 Experts for impACT Lab

From 13 to 18 May, impACT Lab returns to the Marché du Film to equip emerging producers with the skills and tools to make impactful film productions and drive change in the industry.

As part of the Marché du Film’s impACT initiative, this dedicated lab offers workshops and collaborative sessions in Cannes for a select group of producers chosen by the program’s institutional partners.

This year’s lab will be mentored by eight industry experts – the program’s most extensive lineup to date! Chosen for their forward-thinking vision and approach, they will provide participants with guidance, practical strategies, and industry insights to develop powerful, impactful and representative productions.

This year’s panel of Lab Experts welcomes renowned industry figures, including:

  • Ludovica Chiarini | CEO, EcoMuvi
  • Rico Johnson-Sinclair | Training and Skills Director, Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Eiko Mizuno-Gray | CEO, Loaded Films
  • Sarah Mosses | Founder & CEO, Together Films
  • Marija Razgute | Producer, M-FILMS
  • Sten-Kristian Saluveer | Festival Programmer, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
  • Toni Thai Sterrett | Founder, CinePartna
  • Caroline Von Kuhn | Executive Director, Oxbelly

The selected producers participating in impACT Lab will be announced in April.