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Jean-Bernard Schmidt

Co-Founder
Spicee

Graduated from French journalism school CFJ in 1995, JB started his career as a reporter at France 2. 

In 2001, he co-created Complement d’Enquete’, one of the most viewed TV shows in France. 

Since then, he has been the Editorin-Chief of numerous shows and documentaries. 

He left M6 in 2014 to launch Spicee.


Ideating, developing, executing and marketing projects with efficiency are Petrina’s forte. She has been part of various co-productions for feature films, television and short films with Greece, Australia, New Zealand and India in the capacity of an associate producer, producer,executive producer, assistant director and creative director. 

Founding President
WIFT India



Petrina D'Rozario

Rebecca Barry

Through her experience in hybrid self-distribution of her own films, Rebecca has become a sought after expert in alternative pathways to audience. 

Recent productions include I Am A Girl (nominated for 4 AACTA awards and winner of best documentary film at the 2014 SPA Awards, ABC & NatGeo); the ratings success The Surgery Ship (SBS) and the ground breaking documentary Call Me Dad (ABC).

Film Producer
Media Stockade

Founder
 Spicee

Antoine Robin

Antoine worked for 12 years as a news reporter for some of France’s biggest channels – including Canal Plus, TF1 and M6. He was the CEO of Havas Production and won numerous awards across borders.

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Charlotte Chedeville

Senior Project Manager 
WIL Economic Forum 

charlottec@naseba.com

+971 44 55 79 85

At  a  time  when  the  global  average  spends  10  hours  a  day  consuming  media,  there  is  no  question  that  pop  culture  –  and  movies  and  television  in  particular  – plays  a  critical  role  in  shaping mindsets.

 Yet,   despite   an   increasing   number   of   sources   and   media   outlets,   women   remain   underrepresented  in  the  film  industry  and  strong female  leads  are  rare.  In  fact,  12  out  of  14  Pixar movies fail the Bechdel test, which asks if a film has at least two named female characters who discuss something other than a man.

      This year, as part of the 19th Global WIL Economic Forum  we're dedicating an entire section to pop culture and its influence on gender bias. 

But WIL isn't just about sharing ideas and dreaming of an equal society: we're committed to making change happen!

This is why, this  year, we're collaborating with international organisations, from Paris to  Sydney, to launch a competition for the Best Short Movie for Women’s  Economic Empowerment.  


Now, we can't do it alone and WE need YOUR voice!


We are looking for short films of any genre – fiction, documentary, animation, etc – that challenge stereotypes and propose an alternative narrative around women. The competition is open to all established, aspiring filmmakers and anyone who has a shory to share. Submit your short film for a chance to be featured and recognised at the Global WIL Economic Forum this October.


Grab your camera, phone, go pro - whatever - AND JOIN THE MOVEMENT!


The Global WIL Economic Forum is a platform that gathers over 600 of the world's brightest minds, every year to address the challenge of diversity, shine a light on untold stories and work towards women's economic empowerment.

The WIL Forum is where creators, business leaders, artists, forward thinkers and game changers gather to share experiences, learn from each other and strive towards the common goal of an inclusive future.

It's the only place where you'll discuss economy with global leaders, throw punches with the Jordanian self-defense coach who trained Emma Watson, and slam the afternoon away with the first ever female Emirati spoken word poet - all in two days. 

Over the years, we've traveled to over 5 countries sharing the same enthusiasm that helped us break new grounds in Dubai in 2009.

WIL is more than just a forum, or the city where it takes place ... It's a global community.

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