January 20, 2026 | MK2 – Paris | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

As part of 15th independent production day, HABEBO STUDIOS is pleased to highlight Round Table #2, dedicated to one of the most strategic dynamics of the audiovisual industry: the essential partnership between production and distribution.

This panel will bring together leading international professionals to discuss how producers and distributors can collaborate effectively to enhance the visibility, circulation, and long-term value of audiovisual works in an increasingly competitive global market

Panelists

Marie-Laure Hébrard
President, Film & Picture
Founder and President of Film & Picture since 2010, Marie-Laure Hébrard has over 30 years of experience in the audiovisual industry. Her career includes key roles at IDDH (coproductions), Lagardère Entertainment Rights (international sales), Ellipse Distribution (Canal+ Group), and AB International Distribution. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Law and a postgraduate degree in Audiovisual Communication Law and Administration.

Anne Littardi
Head of Acquisitions & Sales, Beliane
With a background in international trade and foreign languages, Anne Littardi began her career in distribution at Lagardère before founding Beliane in 2009, a company specialized in documentary distribution. She also teaches audiovisual market strategy and regulation, and serves on the board of the European Coordination of Audiovisual Distributors, advocating for independent distribution at the European level.

Cécile Tignac
Founder & Head of International Sales, T4Culture
Cécile Tignac has built her expertise through international sales and acquisitions at Mediatoon Distribution and Prime Entertainment Group, working with major broadcasters such as NBC Universal, DIRECTV, Canal+, TF1, and M6. She now leads T4Culture, representing documentaries, music concerts, artist biographies, award-winning animated shorts, and the feature-length animated film La Vie, en Gros, awarded at the Annecy Festival.

Moderator

Betty Sulty-Johnson
Producer & Distributor, HABEBO STUDIOS
Based in Paris, Betty Sulty-Johnson is an independent producer and distributor and the founder of HABEBO STUDIOS(June 2024). The company focuses on international co-productions and audiovisual distribution. She is a member of the Saint-Martin reading committee and of the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma (César Awards).

 

Why Attend?

This round table offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights into:

  • strategic collaboration between producers and distributors

  • international market positioning

  • challenges and opportunities for independent audiovisual wo

 

Location: MK2, Paris

Date: January 20, 2026

Time: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM