I am an experienced filmmaker based in Cannes with over 30 years in the international film industry. I have had the privilege of collaborating with renowned directors such as Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Soderbergh, which has given me a deep understanding of the cinematic world. Since first attending the Cannes Festival in 1991, I have returned year after year, developing a solid grasp of the Film Market participants, their expectations, and the industry dynamics at this premier event. My familiarity with the Palais and its operations is extensive, and I am fluent in English, French, and Dutch, with strong command of Greek and German. Today I work as a cinema industry consultant and founder of FilmDaily.tv, mobilizing financing, and marketing projects globally. View my corporate videos on _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Lilian Baksalevowicz

I am an experienced filmmaker based in Cannes with over 30 years in the international film industry. I have had the privilege of collaborating with renowned directors such as Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Soderbergh, which has given me a deep understanding of the cinematic world. Since first attending the Cannes Festival in 1991, I have returned year after year, developing a solid grasp of the Film Market participants, their expectations, and the industry dynamics at this premier event. My familiarity with the Palais and its operations is extensive, and I am fluent in English, French, and Dutch, with strong command of Greek and German. Today I work as a cinema industry consultant and founder of FilmDaily.tv, mobilizing financing, and marketing projects globally. View my corporate videos on _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am an experienced filmmaker based in Cannes with over 30 years in the international film industry. I have had the privilege of collaborating with renowned directors such as Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Soderbergh, which has given me a deep understanding of the cinematic world.

Since first attending the Cannes Festival in 1991, I have returned year after year, developing a solid grasp of the Film Market participants, their expectations, and the industry dynamics at this premier event. My familiarity with the Palais and its operations is extensive, and I am fluent in English, French, and Dutch, with strong command of Greek and German.

Today I work as a cinema industry consultant and founder of FilmDaily.tv, mobilizing financing, and marketing projects globally.

View my corporate videos on Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Consultant / Distributor at Cannes Film Agency
January 1, 2022 - Present
Presentation of a catalog of documentary, short, and feature films focused on human rights and diversity; industry marketing and outreach for festival and market participants.
Founder / Developer at FilmDaily.tv
January 1, 2005 - Present
Founding and development of FilmDaily.tv, detailing the film financing mobilization process and film marketing. The program has been taught as a package in universities worldwide.
Founder / Developer at FilmContact.com
January 1, 2002 - Present
International network of professional filmmakers focusing on promoting African cinema; ranked among the top 10 film directories globally.
Producer / Camera at SABC Live News
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994
Producer / Camera for live news; experience in high-pressure production environments in Johannesburg, SA.
Satellite Coordinator at Reuters
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Satellite coordination responsibilities for Reuters broadcasts.
Filmmaker / Features / Commercials at Los Angeles / New York
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2003
Created and produced features and commercials across the United States with international exposure.
Crew Agent at The Right Eye Agency
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Representative for award-winning directors of photography, editors, and production designers in New York.
Festival Director at The Right Eye Festival
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Directed festival activities in Cape Town, SA, coordinating program and outreach.
Jury Member at Cape Town Festival
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
Participated as a jury member, evaluating contenders and contributing to festival programming.
Film Festival Marketer at Africa Movie Awards
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
Managed global media for the Africa Movie Awards; marketing and logistical coordination across multiple regions.
Marketing / PR / Logistics at Africa Movie Academy Awards
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Oversaw worldwide media relations, press coverage, and on-ground logistics for the awards.
Film School Coordinator at Africa Film Academy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Coordinated film education programs in Lilongwe, Malawi; collaborated with regional film schools.

Education

Documentary Filmmaking at International Film School of Cuba
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2026
Kundalini Yoga Teacher at Kundalini Research Institute
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2026
Copywriting & SEO at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2015 - June 9, 2026
Film Producer Foundation Diploma at Raindance Institute
January 1, 2015 - June 9, 2026
Stanislavski Theatre and Performance at The Actors Studio
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993

Qualifications

Kundalini Yoga Teacher Certification
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2026
Copywriting & SEO Training
January 1, 2015 - June 9, 2026
Film Producer Foundation Diploma
January 1, 2015 - June 9, 2026
Stanislavski Theatre and Performance
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

Experience Level

Intermediate

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