Jury 2024
Astrid Roos is a Franco-Luxembourgish actress born in Paris, who has made a name for herself in cinema, television and theater with her captivating and diverse performances.
In 2018, she played the lead role in the feature film "Echoes of the Past" by Nicholas Dimitropoulos, alongside Max Von Sydow. In this film, she portrayed, in English, a lawyer torn between her duty and the justice of her country following the Kalavryta massacre during World War II.
In 2021, she shone in the series "Paris Police 1900" as Hélène Chagnolle, a woman abused by her husband and sentenced to death for adultery. This role highlighted her ability to bring complex characters to life in rich historical contexts.
Since 2022, she has been performing in the play "Should We Separate the Man from the Artist?" created by Étienne Gaudillère and Giulia Foïs. This play addresses the controversies and cases surrounding artists and issues of sexist and sexual violence.
More recently, in 2024, Astrid Roos starred as Isobel Fairfax in the Netflix series "Winter Palace" directed by Pierre Monnard. This performance marks a new milestone in her career, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress.
Hugo Poisson is an accomplished cinematographer, renowned for his distinctive visual work and his ability to capture powerful emotions through the lens. He has collaborated on various film productions, contributing to works such as "Pandemonium" by Quarxx and "La Nuit d'Hestia" by Adrian Vanouche.
In 2022, Hugo directed "Pur Sang", an acclaimed short film that showcased his directing skills and talent for visual storytelling. His versatility and artistic vision make him a sought-after and respected filmmaker in the industry.
Hélène Bares is a talented actress and director, recognized for her captivating roles and artistic direction. She has starred in several notable productions, including the upcoming series "Extra" on OCS, which explores sexual assistance for people with disabilities. As a director, Hélène has helmed "EVY & MOI", a feature film acclaimed at festivals for its poignant storytelling and emotional depth. Her dual talent in front of and behind the camera makes her a valuable asset to our jury.
Laureen started creating videos on social media six years ago while working in strategic communication. She discovered a passion for characters, impersonations and video production. This passion has led her to become an author, actress, and content creator under the name Lapotegenante. After writing a humorous book about astrology, she hosted the show Tattoo Cover before joining the cast of the series Terminal by Jamel Debbouze and Mohamed Hamidi, which is soon returning for its second season on Canal+. Her passion: to create more with humor and lightness.
Céline began her career in theater, performing in several plays such as "Mariage Blanc" at the Théâtre de Dix Heures and on tour in France, "Rendez-vous 20h30" at the Montmartre Galabru, and "Garçons" on tour in the United Kingdom.
Céline then moved to film and television sets. You can currently see her on Amazon Prime in "Girls Feels: Into the Blue" by Célia Bchir, as well as in "Appelle-moi" by Didier Noun and "Archive DPT" by Nicolas Fauconnet.
She will soon be heading to Serbia for the filming of Nicolas Burovack’s next feature film, where she will play the lead female role. Alongside her acting career, Céline has several writing projects in production that she also hopes to direct.
Daniel Cohen is the writer-director of several short films. Since 2017, he has been writing and co-directing the animated web series "Netflim Génération," which explores video platforms and new cinephile trends. Simultaneously, Daniel works at the Maison du Film as the Audience Manager, where he takes care of members and manages the "L’autoprod’" initiative and all the association's partnerships.
This year, Daniel Cohen will have the honor of presenting the "Prix Maison du Film" which will be granted to the self-produced film that has most impressed the teams managing the "L’autoprod’" initiative.
The winner will receive the following benefits: a one-year membership to the Maison du Film, a two-week screening of the film as part of the Maison du Film's L’autoprod’ program and eligibility for pre-selection for the Maison du Film Label, which includes 25000€ in grants to support the production of the winner's next project.
Jury 2023
Alix BENEZECH is currently featured in the documentary "LE SYSTÈME CRUISE" on TMC, and in "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT" directed by Christopher McQuarrie, alongside Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill. She is also on NETFLIX in the comedy "BIS" directed by Dominique Farrugia, starring Kad Merad and Franck Dubosc.
Yohann Charrin is a seasoned professional driven by a passion for cinema that took flight in the late 1990s. His journey in the world of cinema began with his studies in cinematography, laying the foundation for an unconventional career.
Sophie embarked on her acting journey as a child with "La compagnie des sales gosses". She later turned her focus to writing and directing in theater, where her socially-charged urban comedy "Des pavés sur scène" won the Press's Heart Award for Best Newcomer at the 2008 Avignon Festival.
Daniel Cohen is an author-director of several short films. Since 2017, he has been writing and co-directing the animated web series "Netflim Génération" on video platforms and exploring new avenues in cinematic storytelling.
Ania Gauer was born in 1991 on the Franco-German border. After achieving her ABIBAC diploma, she ventured to the United States to pursue studies in dramatic arts. Armed with a degree from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York, she returned to France and secured various roles in both cinema and theater.
Jury 2022
Lydie Misiek
Lydie Misiek is a versatile actress who thrives in both cinema and theater. She is currently starring in "Crapauds fous" by Mélody Mourey at the Splendid, a play that has been nominated several times for the Molières awards.
She is also currently co-writing an adaptation of the novel "Little Women" for the theater. In addition, Lydie has written and co-directed her first short film "Honneur aux dames" about domestic violence. Her film was among the 50 finalists of the Nikon Film Festival in 2021.
She is also currently co-writing an adaptation of the novel "Little Women" for the theater. In addition, Lydie has written and co-directed her first short film "Honneur aux dames" about domestic violence. Her film was among the 50 finalists of the Nikon Film Festival in 2021.
Damien Lopez
Damien Lopez is an independent filmmaker and professional editor, particularly for France Télévisions. Passionate about cinema even before he could walk, he masters all the technical stages of post-production for a film. Editing and color grading hold no secrets for him.
As a director, his two latest short film projects will be released very soon: "Run 3," the final installment of a trilogy where the protagonist has no choice but to run to survive, and "Trois balles," a contemporary western.
As a director, his two latest short film projects will be released very soon: "Run 3," the final installment of a trilogy where the protagonist has no choice but to run to survive, and "Trois balles," a contemporary western.
Valérie Jacopin
Valérie Jacopin created the artistic agency With Talent to professionally support actors and actresses. The DNA of her agency is a blend of multidisciplinarity, bilingualism, and mutual support. In addition to acting, the artists also practice singing, dancing, music, screenwriting, and/or directing.
With a degree in marketing and a long experience in the corporate world, Valérie applies the methods acquired over the years to promote her students and talents of her agency.
In addition to her activity as an artistic agent, Valérie is also a pedagogical coordinator in a Parisian drama school. She knows the ins and outs of the acting profession, having worked on renowned productions in recent years, such as playing a police secretary in "La nuit du 12," presented at the Cannes Film Festival.
With a degree in marketing and a long experience in the corporate world, Valérie applies the methods acquired over the years to promote her students and talents of her agency.
In addition to her activity as an artistic agent, Valérie is also a pedagogical coordinator in a Parisian drama school. She knows the ins and outs of the acting profession, having worked on renowned productions in recent years, such as playing a police secretary in "La nuit du 12," presented at the Cannes Film Festival.
Simon Gagnage
Simon Gagnage is a multidisciplinary actor who is active as a director, drama teacher, voice-over artist, singer, and playwright. He has been present on film sets for several years, mainly as an actor and assistant director.
Simon also has a good background in technical functions, having worked with framing, lighting, sound, and script. He is also experienced in the field of voice-over, where he has used his voice in various tones in advertisements, documentaries, and institutional works.
Simon is also active in the theater scene, where he explores different styles and approaches to acting and text. He was trained for three years in the Stanislavski method and is also a graduate of the Ateliers du Sudden - Cours Acquaviva. He mainly acts, writes, and directs plays from the contemporary repertoire.
Simon also has a good background in technical functions, having worked with framing, lighting, sound, and script. He is also experienced in the field of voice-over, where he has used his voice in various tones in advertisements, documentaries, and institutional works.
Simon is also active in the theater scene, where he explores different styles and approaches to acting and text. He was trained for three years in the Stanislavski method and is also a graduate of the Ateliers du Sudden - Cours Acquaviva. He mainly acts, writes, and directs plays from the contemporary repertoire.
Mathieu Vernaison
Mathieu Vernaison is the Head of Creative at EuropaCorp, the studio of Luc Besson. He is in charge of creating graphic elements for films currently in production, and he also manages the creation of posters for the films' marketing campaigns. Over the course of his more than 10 years of experience, he has worked on diverse titles such as Transformers 3, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, The Avengers, Angry Birds, La Casa de Papel, The Tomorrow War, Anna, and Kursk.
In addition to his professional activities, Mathieu is also a screenwriter and director of short films, with a particular interest in genre cinema. His early cinematic influences were films by Tim Burton, John Carpenter, and Brian de Palma. Despite this, watching a film per day, Mathieu also takes the time to discover other cinemas, nationalities, and eras, from Murnau to Wong Kar Wai, passing through Jean-Claude Van Damme, Claude Sautet, Michael Bay, and Park-Chan Wook.
In addition to his professional activities, Mathieu is also a screenwriter and director of short films, with a particular interest in genre cinema. His early cinematic influences were films by Tim Burton, John Carpenter, and Brian de Palma. Despite this, watching a film per day, Mathieu also takes the time to discover other cinemas, nationalities, and eras, from Murnau to Wong Kar Wai, passing through Jean-Claude Van Damme, Claude Sautet, Michael Bay, and Park-Chan Wook.
