Riti Panh takes off from TikTok’s short film jury alleging lack of artistic independence (exclusive)

Riti Panh takes off from TikTok’s short film jury alleging lack of artistic independence (exclusive)

Cambodian author Riti Pan has resigned as chairman of the jury for the first short film competition at the Cannes TikTok Film Festival over a dispute over artistic independence.

“After persistent disagreements over the independence and sovereignty of the TikTok Short Film Festival jury, I have decided to step down as chairman of my jury,” Pan said in a statement. hollywood reporter.

TikTok became an official Cannes partner this year and a new engagement component of the social media company was the launch of the #TikTokShortFilm competition.

Panh, whose famous films focus on the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, would lead a jury made up of three filmmakers (Camille Dussellier, Bass Khalifa and Angela Diabang) and a TikTok star (Khabi Lam). The international team at TikTok has compiled a selection of competing short films: 30-3 minute videos created on the TikTok app and submitted by budding filmmakers from around the world. The Panh jury then had to select the three winners for the awards ceremony, which was attended by skin head Thierry Fremo.

The jury was composed of Eric Garando, former president of the French National Film Council (CNC), who is now responsible for TikTok’s public affairs in France, and played a central role in the company’s innovative partnership. Garandeau had previously helped provide long-lasting skin support for luxury brand Kering.

It is now unclear whether the competition will continue. hollywood reporter He asked organizers for comments.

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Source: Hollywood Reporter

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