International producer and mentor Myriam Weil leads a reflection on the role of the producer as a mediator between market demands, creative integrity, and ethical responsibility in storytelling. Drawing on her experience with Eurodoc Series and Federation Studios, she examines the complex balance between authorship and accountability when developing projects inspired by real events. Through concrete examples, Weil explores production strategies for VOD platforms and discusses how contemporary narratives can remain both commercially viable and ethically grounded, particularly when dealing with politically sensitive or high-profile media stories.

Open to all accredited festival participants and students of film and communication courses.

Speaker: Myriam Weil

Since 2018, Myriam Weil has led Federation’s Documentary Division, where she produces and co-produces feature documentaries and series for broadcasters, platforms, and cinema. Her productions span a wide range of subjects and styles, reflecting a consistent focus on human stories and cultural insight. “Nadia” (CANAL+), directed by Anissa Bonnefont, portrays the extraordinary life of Afghan-born footballer Nadia Nadim. Nominated for the 2022 International Emmy Awards, it was selected for over thirty festivals worldwide. “Peter Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin”, directed by Katia deVidas (PATHE LIVE, CANAL+, SKY), premiered at the Zurich Film Festival and won Best International Music Documentary at In-Edit Barcelona in 2023. Recent titles include “MH370 Missing” by Benoît Bringer (FRANCE 2, ZDF, Telefonica, Radio Canada) and “Kim Kardashian Theory” by Nesrine Slaoui and Guillaume Erner (ARTE, RTS). Weil also co-produced “Arsène Wenger: Invincible” (PRIME VIDEO, CANAL+, DISCOVERY), “A Lifetime Apart” (FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS, CANAL+), and “Shocking Schiaparelli” (ARTE, RTS). She began her career in journalism before becoming editor-in-chief at CANAL+, later joining the digital platform Blackpills to launch factual and docuseries content in over fifteen countries.