TheEuropean Producers Club(EPC) has announced the departure of longtime Managing DirectorAlexandra Lebret, with the body praising her 23-year stint at the helm advocating for the rights of independent producers across Europe.
Founded in 1983 within the framework of the GATS negotiation, the body has gone from strength to strength under Lebrets leadership, and currently represents 185 prominent producers across the continent.Alexandras profound impact on the European audiovisual landscape cannot be overstated, says EPC President Dariusz Jablonski.
Her strategic vision and tireless advocacy have not only strengthened independent producers position but fundamentally reshaped how our industry approaches critical challenges.
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Through initiatives like the Best practices for Independent producers, Gender Charter and Green Charter, she has pushed our industry toward greater sustainability and inclusivity.Since taking up the role of EPC head in 2002, Lebret is credited with championing intellectual property rights for producers, fostered cross-border collaboration, and established the EPC as a clear voice in the European Commission.
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Beyond her leadership at the EPC, she has also left her mark as a producer, founding Mare Nostrum Productions and Halley Production and garnering international acclaim for her work.These 23 years have been an incredible journey.
I am deeply grateful to have worked with such talented producers and colleagues, united by a shared passion for European storytelling, said Lebret.
Together, we have achieved so much to strengthen the independent production sector, and I am proud of the legacy weve built.
While it is bittersweet to leave, I am excited for the opportunities ahead and will always cherish the relationships and memories forged during my time at the EPC.
Lebret will be announcing her next move at the Berlin Film Festival in February, while the EPC Board will soon announce its succession plan in the coming weeks.
