Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Patrick Wachsberger Shares Optimism Amid Industry Shifts
Patrick Wachsberger, a film industry veteran, spoke at a conference in San Sebastian.
He talked about the changes happening in the film business, like new technology.
He told people in the film industry to stay calm and be positive, instead of being scared of these changes.
He advised them to understand what audiences want, but not to blindly follow trends.
He also mentioned the importance of looking at different ways to fund movies.
Wachsberger is now producing a French movie and thinks foreign language films are as attractive as English ones.
Patrick Wachsberger shared his insights on the evolving film industry at San Sebastian.
He encouraged optimism and a flexible approach amidst changes like AI.
Wachsberger stressed the importance of understanding audience desires.
He highlighted the need to consider various funding options.
Wachsberger is producing a French-language film and sees value in foreign language titles.
- Who
- Patrick Wachsberger, CEO of 193, and Roeg Sutherland from CAA.
- What
- Wachsberger discussed industry changes and offered advice to producers and sales agents.
- When
- The discussion took place at San Sebastian's Creative Investors' Conference.
- Where
- San Sebastian
- Why
- To offer insight on navigating shifts in the film industry, including AI.
- Event
- San Sebastian's Creative Investors' Conference
- Speaker
- Patrick Wachsberger, 193 CEO
- Discussion Topic
- Shifting industry landscape and AI
- Movie Details
- French-language movie starring Gilles Lellouche, directed by Laszlo Nemes