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Cannes Winning Producer Giancarlo Nasi: U.S. Indie Filmmakers Are Turning to International Co-Production Funds

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Cannes Winning Producer Giancarlo Nasi: U.S. Indie Filmmakers Are Turning to International Co-Production Funds
Oct 7, 2026 1:59pm PT Cannes Winning Producer Giancarlo Nasi: U.S. Indie Filmmakers Are Turning to International Co-Production Funds

Before signing on with an international partner, Nasi warns, producers need to get absolute clarity. How much is the co-producer contributing? What production fees and expenses will be deducted?

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Even U.S. independent filmmakers are lining up for international public funds from Canada, Mexico, Latin America and European countries now, Chilean producer Giancarlo Nasi told attendees at his Industry Masterclass “Exploring the Art and Strategy of International Co-Productions,” which took place at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) on Oct 2.

As private financing dries up, producers are looking for foreign subsidies. “In America, many, many folks, especially independent filmmakers, really want to co-produce. They really want to get public money from other countries of the world,” he said.

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