13^th edition of
International Classical Film Market

Overall Program of MIFC 2025

Initiated and developed over the past 12 years by the Lumière festival, the Market has become an essential event for heritage film professionals.

This year, it reaffirms its commitment to promoting, supporting, and sustaining a constantly evolving industry.

All events will take place in the MIFC Village Conference Room, unless otherwise indicated.

THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER

9.45-12.45  RE>BIRTH PROGRAM 9.45 am Pitches session Presentation of four films to be restored, selected for the Re>Birth #1 program, and four recently restored films (labeled Lumière Classics) selected for the Re>Birth #2 program. The selection will be announced shortly. 11.45 am One-to-One Meeting Session Meetings with representatives of films selected for the Re>Birth #1 and #2 programs.

9.30-4.30 pm  SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR MOVIE THEATER OPERATORS In collaboration with ADRC and AFCAE • 9.30 am : Ecce Homo Homolka, Jaroslav Papousek (1970, 1h23, Malavida) • 11.20 am : Carmen, Kawachi, Seijun Suzuki (1966, 1h29, Carlotta Films) • 2.30 pm : The Killer , John Woo (1995, 1h51, Metropolitan Filmexport, HK Films) Lumière Bellecour (12 Rue de la Barre, Lyon 2e)

 12-13.30 pm  EUROPEAN STUDENT WORKSHOP
The heritage professionals of tomorrow
A special opportunity to meet future European heritage film professionals.
In partnership with six European schools and universities (Netherlands, Latvia, Czech Republic, France).
Details of the workshop can be found on the website.

 1-2 pm  Lunch

 2.15-3.15 pm  GUEST OF HONOR INTERVIEW
Justine Ryst (Managing Director, YouTube France and Southern Europe)
Moderator: Florian Krieg (Editor-in-Chief, Le Film français).

 3.30-4.30 pm  CASES STUDY
Platform updates: the cases of Sooner, LaCinetek, and AlloCiné Classiques
with: Alexandre Blain (Director of Digital and Editorial Development, LaCinetek), Adrien Chabal (Managing Director, AlloCiné), Romain Dubois (Marketing and Editorial Director, UniversCiné), Denis Rostein (Managing Director, UniversCiné).
Moderator: Florian Krieg (Editor-in-Chief, Le Film français).

 4.45-6.15 pm  TOPICAL ROUND TABLE
Retrospectives: what path for the market? From restoration to distribution at the European level
with: Maelle Arnaud (Programming Manager, Institut Lumière), Philippe Bober (Producer, Société Parisienne de Production - Coproduction Office), Philippe Chevassu (President, Tamasa Distribution), Stefanie Eckert (Managing director, Deutsche Film AG Foundation - DEFA), Diana Santamaria (Director of Distribution, Marketing and Communication, Atalante Cinema).
Moderator: Frédéric Maire.

 6.30-7.30 pm  “CROSSING 20 YEARS ALREADY!” COCKTAIL
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