7th Annual Global Entertainment Showcase

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Cloud21 International and Kultura PR International are pleased to co-present the seventh annual "Global Entertainment Showcase” at 12:30 PM at the Eden Hotel & Spa (133 rue d’Antibes), as part of the annual French Riviera Film Festival that will be held from May 17-18, 2024 during the Festival de Cannes.  Please arrive early as seating is first come, first served.

The 2024 panelists are:

Katyayani Kumar, filmmaker

Katyayani Kumar is a Sarah Lawrence College alum specializing in film directing and writing. Her foray into film started with directing two low-budget documentaries under the guidance of Oscar-nominated producer Heather Winters.

Her most recent film Coffined At 15 screened at the Oscar-qualifying Dances With Films festival and bagged a Special Jury Award at the 8th International Film Festival of Shimla. Last year, she directed her second short live-action film on the subject of school shootings in Nairobi, Kenya working with the Huruma Town Kids and receiving acclaim from E! Entertainment founder Larry Namer.

Her experience working with non-actors has made her well-equipped for documentary work, where subjects can be tricky to work with. She is also a passionate writer and bagged quarterfinalist in the Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship for her first feature screenplay. Between her time making films and introducing filmmaking to rural communities, Kumar also has fun pitching. Last year, she placed as a semifinalist in ScreenCraft’s Virtual Pitch Competition and won Raindance’s Pitching Competition. She believes in cinema with purpose and happy endings, thereby picking topical and pressing issues with stories that don’t just inform, but help us heal. She is the founder of Shastra Productions.

Dr. Jacqueline Nguyen, executive producer A Fragile Flower

Dr. Jacqueline Nguyen, affectionately known as Dr. J, stands as a prominent figure in the realm of healthcare, spearheading innovative initiatives that underscore her visionary approach to wellness. With a distinguished degree from USC School of Pharmacy and a wealth of experience as a Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, Dr. J’s Natural emerges as a testament to her unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.

At the core of her philosophy lies a holistic approach to pharmacy, characterized by meticulous attention to detail, profound empathy for patients, a relentless pursuit of knowledge, and an unwavering dedication to leveraging cutting-edge treatments. This holistic perspective ensures that each individual receives personalized care aimed at fostering optimal wellness and vitality.

In addition to her groundbreaking contributions to healthcare, Dr. J has ventured into the realm of filmmaking as a co-founder of TINCOM MEDIA, a pioneering production company dedicated to crafting impactful and thought-provoking cinema. Serving as the executive producer of the new Vietnam/United States co-production, A Fragile Flower, Dr. J continues to push boundaries and amplify diverse voices through compelling storytelling.

Lilly Rikhter, actress/producer

Born in Grozny, Chechnya, Lilly Rikhter’s journey encompasses a spectrum of talents and accomplishments. Her early experiences in classical music and psychology laid the foundation for her empathetic understanding of human nature, a quality that shines through in her captivating performances as an actress.

Her foray into the entertainment industry began in the Canary Islands, Spain, where she established Lilly Rikhter Production SL and produced two reality TV pilots, Fat Money and El Peleador, showcasing her ingenuity and creativity as a producer.

Lilly’s acting career took flight with her debut in the award-winning film El Viaje de La Vida, signaling her successful entry into the world of acting. Relocating to Belgium in 2021, she penned her inaugural script and collaborated on the poignant short film Breathe with Angel Pro Film and Neropuro.

Her achievements extend far beyond the realm of entertainment. As a torchbearer at the Sochi 2014 Olympics, she has demonstrated her prowess in powerlifting and Thai boxing competitions, garnering recognition for her contributions to fitness psychology. Her accolades include championships in IFBB PRO fitness bikini and Spanish Wellness competitions, as well as prestigious titles like Carnival Queen Maspalomas Moon 2019 and Mrs. Sport Europe 2019.

Jenny Thai, filmmaker, philanthropist

Jenny Thai (aka Jenny Ai Trinh Thai) is the co-founder and board director of the nonprofit Love Life Learning Foundation and 3L TV. In the 1990s, she worked for the United Nations helping refugees. Over the years, she has produced many TV programs and documentaries about refugees. From 2018 to 2021, Jenny worked as a cultural/technical advisor, casting assistant, dialect coach, and ADR/editing assistant for the NBC hit series This Is Us.

In 2022, Jenny and 3L TV won the Asian World Film Festival One Heart Award for her work in documentaries about humanity. Recently, she worked as a music consultant for the HBO TV series The Sympathizer. She is an associate producer for the feature musical drama A Fragile Flower. She is the director, producer, scriptwriter and editor of the docudrama Book of Death.

Ori Yardeni, global media entrepreneur/filmmaker

Global media entrepreneur and creator Ori Yardeni co-directed and co-wrote the new film The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower, the true story of American entrepreneur Rob Ryan. The film recounts the dramatic story of Ryan, the ultimate entrepreneur, who saved the internet from collapsing in the 1990s, transformed the lives of all of us in every field, and today is trying to save the internet from itself.

Not only a filmmaker or entrepreneur, Yardeni is known as the ‘stORIteller,’ who weaves fantastical worlds and impactful narratives with cutting-edge technology. Yardeni is most recognized for his innovative work in the field of immersive cinema, including making 700 different 3D, 4D, 6D movies, Interactive Cinema and Imageless Cinema. He has received several awards for his films and has registered 45 innovations in the field of media and technology.

Yardeni has also created License to Dream, a collaboration with Ryan, to equip teenagers with the tools and mindset to become successful entrepreneurs and social leaders.

Rehna Azim, moderator

Rehna Azim is a London-based practicing lawyer and freelance journalist who writes mainly about film and lifestyle topics. She was previously the editor of a glossy women's magazine and is currently awards editor at Movie Marker .

Her site www.itsalawyerslife.com is a lifestyle and wellbeing blog for lawyers by lawyers. She has written and produced four short legal dramas.

About the Organizers: Cloud 21 and Kultura PR International have produced numerous successful industry special events, including the annual “Global Entertainment Showcase” during the Cannes Film Festival and Marché du Film, the annual “Production Without Borders” event during AFM, the annual “Indie Entertainment Showcase” during Sundance, and “A Salute to Akira Kurosawa” with China’s Jinke Entertainment in Cannes in 2017, plus many others. The companies have co-produced events and worked with top entertainment and technology brands, including E! Entertainment Television, Eurocinema, Metan Global Entertainment Group, 8K Miles Media Group, Maverick Entertainment, Sony Interactive, Oculus, Cinando, Euromed, ECU Film Festival, Creative Coalition, Davines North America, Vesilind, FanVestor, plus many others.  

Please email nicolekultura@gmail.com with any questions.