The Fantastic Organization – Led by Xavier Gens – Launches at Cannes to Make Sure ‘The Next Generation Has Everything They Need to Keep Screaming’

May 22, 2026 2:53am PT The Fantastic Organization – Led by Xavier Gens – Launches at Cannes to Make Sure ‘The Next Generation Has Everything They Need to Keep Screaming’

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Fantastic Organization Courtesy of Pablo Guisa Koestinger

The Fantastic Organization, a new France-registered nonprofit – dedicated to the promotion, development, and global recognition of fantastic cinema – has made its debut at the Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes.

It will be led by filmmaker Xavier Gens, named president and known for “Frontière(s),” “Hitman,” and “Cold Skin.” 

Other founding members include Alexandre O. Philippe, actor Brontis Jodorowsky, Mónica García Massagué, Piluca Querol, Chris Oosterom, Kier-La Janisse, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Karim Hussain, David Gregory, Paco Plaza, Mitch Davis, Steff Landau, Jordi Minguell and Pablo Guisa Koestinger, vice president of The Fantastic Organization – and executive director of the Fantastic Pavilion at the Marché du Film.

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