Elise Jalladeau Will Lead Eurimages Starting October 2026
The international film fund will appoint Elise Jalladeau as its new executive director this October.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Foreign
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Elise Jalladeau has been named the incoming executive director of Eurimages, replacing current director Susan Newman-Baudais on October 1, 2026. She will take the helm of the Strasbourg-based organization which supports film co-productions across 40 member states.
Why it matters
The transition in leadership marks a shift at the head of the fund as it continues to support a wide range of industry initiatives. The organization remains a central pillar for European cinema through its grant and loan programs.
Eurimages operates with an annual budget of €27.5 million and manages a 29-person international team. Since launching in 1989, the fund has supported over 2,600 film co-productions.
The players
Elise Jalladeau
She is the incoming executive director who will oversee the fund's international operations.
Susan Newman-Baudais
She is the outgoing executive director who has been with the organization since 2012.
Eurimages
This is a cultural support fund that coordinates film co-production and distribution across 40 member states.
The details
The fund, which is headquartered in Strasbourg, provides essential financial support for co-productions, film marketing, and audience development. Jalladeau will step into the role following the retirement of Susan Newman-Baudais, who served as executive director since 2022.
Timeline
Eurimages was established in 1989.
Susan Newman-Baudais began her tenure at the fund in 2012.
Susan Newman-Baudais was appointed executive director in 2022.
Elise Jalladeau will begin her new role on October 1, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The leadership transition occurs within the long-standing framework of the Eurimages film co-production grant program. This appointment maintains continuity for the institution as it navigates the competitive and evolving landscape of international cinema financing.
The leadership change will determine the future direction of grant-funded film projects and marketing schemes that reach international audiences. Viewers can expect the fund to continue supporting the development of co-productions that are distributed across its 40 member states.
The takeaway
This transition marks a new chapter for the fund as it manages a significant annual budget to foster cross-border cinematic collaboration. Producers and filmmakers operating within the 40 member states will look to the new leadership for updates on future grant cycles and support schemes.
What happens next
Elise Jalladeau will officially assume the position of executive director of Eurimages on October 1, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Screen.
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