The Rise of Indigenous Languages

In recent years, Indigenous and minority language films have gained momentum with audiences and critics around the world. But what’s driving that growth - and what does meaningful support look like?

In this session, producers, distributors and funders discuss the power of storytelling in underrepresented languages, the support structures enabling these films to reach international audiences, and the cultural impact of language on screen.

📍 Recorded live at the UK Pavilion during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Speakers:

EMANUELE GALLONI | Head of Content
My Culture

PATRICK O'NEILL | Founder and Managing Director
Wildcard

MITCHELL STANLEY | Producer
No Coincidence Media

KIMBERLEY WARNER | Head of Production
Ffilm Cmyru Wales

Moderator:

CARMEN THOMPSON | Film programmer and distributor