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Julie-Jeanne Régnault Announces Departure as EFAD Secretary General

28.01.2025

After an incredible tenure at the helm of the European Film Agency Directors Association (EFAD), Julie-Jeanne Régnault has announced her decision to step down as General Secretary, effective in March.

During her time leading EFAD, the organization experienced remarkable growth and transformation, solidifying its position as a leading voice in the European audiovisual sector. 

EFAD expanded from 16 to 38 members and has been instrumental in navigating critical European Union policy discussions, including on the Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive, State aid, Creative Europe – MEDIA, SatCab, EMFA, and geoblocking. The association has also been actively involved in significant legal cases, ranging from the cross-border access to pay-TV dispute to recent complaints filed by major online platforms against the Belgian government. Last but not least, it has supported amazing cooperation and solidarity projects such as DALE!, ESFUF and NEW DAWN. 

These efforts have strengthened the organization’s influence and established it as a key advocacy force championing European film and cultural diversity in the audiovisual sector.

Chris Marcich, EFAD President: “Julie-Jeanne has contributed immensely to achieving our objectives. She has really put EFAD on the map as a leading advocate for our sector. She has carried out her responsibilities and supported the members with commitment, energy and passion.  I express my gratitude to her for all that she has done over the years”.

Kjersti Mo, EFAD Vice President: "Julie-Jeanne has constantly fostered a robust and fruitful climate for exchange of knowledge and best practices between the very different members of EFAD, from the small countries to bigger ones, inside or outside the EU. Covering AI, gender and diversity issues, sustainability, coproductions and more. Thanks to her we’ve built stronger ties within the association as well as an impressive network of partners at European and International level. We are forever grateful for her achievements on behalf of EFAD".   

Julie-Jeanne commented: "It has been an honor and a privilege to lead EFAD during such a dynamic and transformative period. Together with our members and partners, we have achieved significant milestones. I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to this incredible journey. EFAD is stronger than ever, and I am certain it will continue to thrive as a beacon for collaboration, innovation, and advocacy across Europe’s audiovisual landscape. The future is bright for EFAD, and I look forward to seeing it soar to even greater heights"

Julie-Jeanne’s departure marks the beginning of a new chapter in her career. While details of her next steps will be shared in due course, Julie-Jeanne expressed excitement for the opportunities ahead and gratitude for the support of EFAD’s members and partners.

EFAD will announce plans for the recruitment of a new General Secretary in the coming weeks to ensure a seamless transition of leadership.

> Vacancy notice: https://www.europeanfilmagencies.eu/efad-team

About EFAD

EFAD (European Film Agency Directors association) is the voice of national European Film Agencies, bringing together national film and audiovisual centres from European countries. EFAD membership covers the European Union countries as well as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Norway, the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

Having functioned over the years as informal network, EFAD was formally established in 2014 as an international non-profit Association (aisbl) based in Brussels. The association is lead by a General Secretariat, hosted and administratively managed by the Cinema and Audiovisual Centre of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.

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