Aude Hesbert

Ms. Aude Hesbert is a highly experienced film expert with over 25 years in the international film industry. She began her career at Forum des Images and was responsible for the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes before launching and directing the Paris Cinema International Film Festival. She has held key roles at Unifrance and Le Public Système Cinéma, overseeing film festivals and public relations.

In 2023, she was appointed Director of Villa Albertine Los Angeles, a French Ministry of Foreign Affairs cultural initiative aimed at promoting French artistic projects in the United States.

Ms. Hesbert has also served as Artistic Advisor for the Busan International Film Festival (2018–2020), and has been a frequent expert at co-production workshops such as KOFIC–CNC, as well as other cultural and cinematic events.

As of September 2024, she is the Director of Hopscotch Cinéma, managing major film festivals including Deauville and Gérardmer, further demonstrating her significant global influence in the world of cinema.