press release
May 16, 2025
TIFF announces dates of inaugural content market and boosts Advisory Committee with eight new members
Moses Babatope, Michael Barker, Arianna Bocco, Janet Brown, Diana Bustamante Escobar, Vicki Dobbs Beck, Jeongin Hong, and Laura Michalchyshyn join TIFF’s groundbreaking initiative
TIFF: The Market to run September 10–16, 2026
(L-R) Moses Babatope, Michael Barker, Arianna Bocco, Janet Brown, Diana Bustamante Escobar, Vicki Dobbs Beck, Jeongin Hong, and Laura Michalchyshyn
Toronto and Cannes — Today in Cannes, TIFF announced eight additions to its new global Advisory Committee for TIFF: The Market taking place September 10–16, 2026. Moses Babatope of The Nile Media Entertainment Group, Michael Barker of Sony Pictures Classics, Arianna Bocco of MUBI, Janet Brown of BBC Studios, producer Diana Bustamante Escobar, Vicki Dobbs Beck of Lucasfilm and ILM, Jeongin Hong of Megabox, and Laura Michalchyshyn of Blue Ant Studios join previously announced members Niv Fichman, Vincent Maraval, Jérôme Paillard, Noah Segal, Monique Simard, Roeg Sutherland, and Kerry Swanson.
“We’re designing TIFF: The Market to meet the fast-changing needs of the global screen industries,” said Cameron Bailey, Chief Executive Officer. “We plan to grow the power of screen storytellers by bringing dealmakers, talent, and audiences together in a new, much bigger way.”
TIFF’s Chief Programming Officer, Anita Lee, added, “As momentum continues to build for TIFF: The Market’s launch, we have gathered together experts across all parts of the screen industries. Their extensive global knowledge and experience will be invaluable in helping us shape and deliver a best-in-class event that will support the industry of today and for the future.”
Committee members announced to date, in alphabetical order, are:
Moses Babatope (Nigeria)
Founder & CEO, The Nile Media Entertainment Group
Michael Barker (United States)
Co-President and Co-Founder, Sony Pictures Classics
Arianna Bocco (United States)
Head of Global Distribution, MUBI
Janet Brown (United States)
President, Global Content Sales, BBC Studios
Diana Bustamante Escobar (Colombia)
Filmmaker/Producer
Vicki Dobbs Beck (United States)
VP, Immersive Content, Lucasfilm & ILM
Niv Fichman (Canada)
Founder, Rhombus Media
Jeongin Hong (South Korea)
CEO, Megabox
Vincent Maraval (France)
CEO, Goodfellas
Laura Michalchyshyn (Canada)
Executive Producer, Blue Ant Studios
Jérôme Paillard (France)
Film Industry Consultant
Noah Segal (Canada)
Co-President & Co-Founder, Elevation Pictures
Monique Simard (Canada)
Former President, SODEC (Société de développement des entreprises culturelles)
Roeg Sutherland (United States)
Co-Head, Media Finance & Co-Head, International Film Group, CAA
Kerry Swanson (Canada)
CEO, Indigenous Screen Office
TIFF: The Market, funded by the Government of Canada with a landmark $23M CAD investment and supported by Telefilm Canada, will expand TIFF’s scope of offerings and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader in screen-based storytelling while fostering sustainable growth for the industry worldwide. Aligned with the Festival, TIFF: The Market will foster the buying and selling of screen-based projects, intellectual property, plus immersive and innovative content across all platforms, elevating Canadian and international talent while driving global distribution and sales.
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will run September 4–14, 2025. For more information, visit tiff.net.
NOTE: Bios and headshots for the committee members can be downloaded HERE.
“We’re designing TIFF: The Market to meet the fast-changing needs of the global screen industries,” said Cameron Bailey, Chief Executive Officer. “We plan to grow the power of screen storytellers by bringing dealmakers, talent, and audiences together in a new, much bigger way.”
TIFF’s Chief Programming Officer, Anita Lee, added, “As momentum continues to build for TIFF: The Market’s launch, we have gathered together experts across all parts of the screen industries. Their extensive global knowledge and experience will be invaluable in helping us shape and deliver a best-in-class event that will support the industry of today and for the future.”
Committee members announced to date, in alphabetical order, are:
Moses Babatope (Nigeria)
Founder & CEO, The Nile Media Entertainment Group
Michael Barker (United States)
Co-President and Co-Founder, Sony Pictures Classics
Arianna Bocco (United States)
Head of Global Distribution, MUBI
Janet Brown (United States)
President, Global Content Sales, BBC Studios
Diana Bustamante Escobar (Colombia)
Filmmaker/Producer
Vicki Dobbs Beck (United States)
VP, Immersive Content, Lucasfilm & ILM
Niv Fichman (Canada)
Founder, Rhombus Media
Jeongin Hong (South Korea)
CEO, Megabox
Vincent Maraval (France)
CEO, Goodfellas
Laura Michalchyshyn (Canada)
Executive Producer, Blue Ant Studios
Jérôme Paillard (France)
Film Industry Consultant
Noah Segal (Canada)
Co-President & Co-Founder, Elevation Pictures
Monique Simard (Canada)
Former President, SODEC (Société de développement des entreprises culturelles)
Roeg Sutherland (United States)
Co-Head, Media Finance & Co-Head, International Film Group, CAA
Kerry Swanson (Canada)
CEO, Indigenous Screen Office
TIFF: The Market, funded by the Government of Canada with a landmark $23M CAD investment and supported by Telefilm Canada, will expand TIFF’s scope of offerings and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader in screen-based storytelling while fostering sustainable growth for the industry worldwide. Aligned with the Festival, TIFF: The Market will foster the buying and selling of screen-based projects, intellectual property, plus immersive and innovative content across all platforms, elevating Canadian and international talent while driving global distribution and sales.
The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will run September 4–14, 2025. For more information, visit tiff.net.
NOTE: Bios and headshots for the committee members can be downloaded HERE.