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The organization has since worked to better align the international promotion of French films, series, animation, documentaries and audiovisual programs at a time when boundaries between formats and platforms continue to blur.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=3497\">Nagraj Manjule, Amey Wagh Marathi Social Drama \u2018Frame\u2019 Sets ZEE5 Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nP\u00e9lisson previously told <em>Variety<\/em> that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content\u2019s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector\u2019s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences. French animation, in particular, has remained a strong export asset thanks to the country\u2019s deep talent pool, production infrastructure and reputation for auteur-driven storytelling, while co-productions have helped French companies stay connected to global financing and distribution networks.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tP\u00e9lisson said Unifrance would continue to build on France\u2019s robust support system, citing the backing of the CNC and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, while pushing ahead with both established events and new initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe organization, founded in 1949, represents more than 1,000 French industry professionals, including producers, exporters, directors, actors, agents and distributors. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=3495\">Diljit Dosanjh\u2019s \u2018Satluj\u2019, Formerly \u2018Punjab \u201995\u2019 That Was Pulled From Toronto, Streams Uncut on ZEE5 Global: \u2018This Is the Complete Film, Without Any Cuts or Compromises\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gilles P\u00e9lisson has been reelected as president of Unifrance, the French film and TV promotion body.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[2899,2900],"class_list":["post-3501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film","tag-daniela-elstner","tag-gilles-pelisson"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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