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Leslie Vuchot is the CEO and founder of The Festival Agency. Since launching end of 2009, TFA has managed the career trajectory and international bookings for more than 250 films, in support of sales agents, distributors or filmmakers directly.

TFA currently operates worldwide, with offices in Paris, France. Born in Paris, Leslie holds a postgraduate degree in Entertainment Law in La Sorbonne. After spending 4 years developing TFA in LA, she is now back in Paris with her family.

Fanny joined TFA in January 2020 and quickly demonstrated a strong understanding of the film industry and the company’s unique positioning.

With a background in Finance and a Master’s in Media and Creative Industries from Sciences Po Paris, she brings both analytical and creative insight to her role.

Promoted to Executive Director in May 2023, she now oversees the day-to-day management of the team and business operations, while also coordinating one-off, high-profile projects and managing relationships with rights holders.

After two years at Crunchyroll in film distribution, Manon joined The Festival Agency as Festivals and Bookings Manager.

With a background in cultural and international diplomacy and a particular interest in animated and Spanish-language cinema, she now oversees the South American, Japanese, and North American territories.

Manon is passionate about fostering cultural connections through film and advocating for diverse cinematic voices on the global stage.

Cultural professional with a background in visual arts, Jenny began her career in Switzerland, working as an exhibition curator, educator, and manager of contemporary art spaces.

As Artistic Director and Programmer of the Hong Kong French Film Festival, she also led the cultural programming at the Alliance Française. Since 2022, she has been working at The Festival Agency, curating and promoting film collections for international festivals and French Institutes worldwide.

Salomé joined The Festival Agency in 2026 as Sales Coordinator, bringing experience in film distribution in the French market and in the international festival sector.

She holds an international degree in Cinema from Sorbonne Nouvelle University, with a particular focus on Taiwanese cinema.

At The Festival Agency, she contributes to marketing activities and oversees the coordination of screening and promotional materials for festivals and theatrical exhibitors.

Coming from a socially and culturally diverse environment, he developed a strong sense of openness, dialogue, and cooperation. This perspective naturally led him to view cinema as a powerful means of connection and mutual understanding beyond social and geographical boundaries.

He developed a strong interest in international audiovisual distribution. Through experience in international sales and festival coordination at The Party Film Sales, he gained a global understanding of the film industry, working across communication, logistics, and international partnerships at major festivals.