[Festival Talk 2] Traveling Around the World - The Journey of A Film with CHARADES (Hybrid)

*SCAPE Gallery | 31 Jan 2026 | 3.30PM - 4.45PM

What is considered a universal film and how do sales agents decide which films to buy? Hear from the team at CHARADES, an established international sales and production house based in Paris who represents Flow (Best Animated Feature, Oscars 2025), as they share about what makes a film appealing to audiences, cultural trends and the role that festivals and markets play for a film.

CHARADES

International sales and production house CHARADES was founded in 2017, rapidly emerging as a force to be reckoned with in the independent film industry, by growing an eclectic lineup and library of over a hundred films, and securing multiple selections in A-list international film festivals.

CHARADES

Lucie Desquiens

Lucie Desquiens joined Charades in 2019, following her graduate studies at Sciences Po and HEC Paris. Lucie acts as Charades acquisitions manager and handles sales for Asia. In 2025, she was selected as one of the Future Leaders 2025 by Screen International.

Lucie Desquiens