The professional production team of the Lausanne International Film Festival carefully crafts the films and is committed to creating a platform that celebrates storytelling, artistic expression and cultural exchange.
Alexandre Dubois – Artistic Director
Alexandre has been the artistic director for a long time. As the curator of the film festival, he is responsible for selecting the films that will be exhibited each year and setting the theme direction of the film festival. He is known for his keen appreciation of film and deep cultural background, and has always been committed to bringing the most cutting-edge and influential global film works to the audience.
Isabelle Wilde – Executive Director
Isabelle is the executive director of the film festival. She has extensive experience in international film festival management. She is proficient in event planning and coordination and is a key figure in ensuring the smooth operation of the entire film festival. Isabelle has worked in the film industry for more than 15 years and is good at building relationships with filmmakers, sponsors and partners around the world.
Marc Hansen – Programming Director
Marc is responsible for the film programming and screening schedule of the film festival. He has extensive film knowledge and is particularly passionate about independent and experimental films. As programming director, Marc's job is to ensure that the types of films screened each year are diverse, covering different cultures, themes and styles. He is also keen to work with filmmakers from all over the world to bring independent works that may be overlooked by the mainstream to the audience.
Susanne Krauss – Public Relations and Media Director
Susanne is the public relations and media director of the film festival, responsible for the publicity, media contacts and communication with the outside world of the film festival. She has worked for many internationally renowned brands and has rich experience in marketing and media operations. Susanne is good at increasing the influence of the film festival through digital media and social platforms, ensuring that the festival's activities, films and exhibitors can attract the attention of those who love the film industry.
Nicolas Bernard – Technical Director
Nicolas is the technical director of the festival, focusing on ensuring that all technical equipment and image quality during the festival meet top standards. He has experience as a technical consultant for several international film festivals and has a deep understanding of projection equipment, digital projection and sound systems. He professionally ensures that every screening can provide the audience with the ultimate audio-visual enjoyment, and is an irreplaceable technical guarantee behind the scenes.
André Cattani – Head of Guest Coordination and International Liaison
André is the head of guest coordination and liaison for the festival. He is responsible for inviting filmmakers, directors and actors from various regions to participate in the festival. He has served as a cultural ambassador in many international projects and is good at handling guest arrangements and event planning for the festival. André is keen to build bridges for film talents from all over the world and ensure that the Lausanne Film Festival becomes a platform for filmmakers to communicate and cooperate.
