This Inspiration Tour is designed to build bridges between global decision-makers and French industry professionals. By highlighting the region’s attractiveness for foreign projects, the initiative aims to drive substantial economic advantages for the local sector. Throughout the four-day itinerary, the delegation will visit legendary filming sites, interface with regional talent, and learn about the specialized services available in the area.
The tour schedule features stops at the Château de Chantilly, Amiens Cathedral, Villa Cavrois, and the La Piscine museum in Roubaix. Additionally, guests will participate in the Series Mania Forum, a premier international gathering for the television industry.
The delegation includes eight prominent American professionals:
- Ernesto Alcalde – Executive Producer, Stingy Wit Dinero Productions
- 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
- Claire Letoret – First Assistant Director
- Stéphanie Perret – Location Scout
- Christine Raspillère – Unit Production Manager / Line Producer
- Carole Reinhard – Location Scout
Through this program, Pictanovo and Film France–CNC intend to bolster the global profile of Hauts-de-France as a top-tier filming location, showcasing its diverse settings, robust production infrastructure, and highly skilled workforce.
