Collaborate, Evolve, Thrive

 

As a fervent advocate for cultural awareness, her dedication to european & international affairs makes her a highly qualified  facilitator. 20 years, at the heart of the action has nurtured and strengthened her vision.

 

Jennifer assists teams, producers, creators, and industry professionals, in coordinating their international business, creative package and production strategiesAs a trusted advisor, she takes pride in guiding production teams to refine their projects within budget constraints, breathe life into captivating narratives, and unlock their full potential for success.

 

She fosters mutual understanding and collaboration among individuals from different countries, nurturing synergies between creative aspects and legal & financial planning. She firmly believes that in today’s interconnected world, international collaboration and cultural diversity are essential for producing captivating premium content and thinking beyond our common scheme.

She advocates for prioritizing international business affairs as a core responsibility.

 

Better Methods, Bigger Impact

 

In international trade relations, the economic, legal, and regulatory framework quickly becomes very complex.

Jennifer, therefore, devises strategies to navigate this complexity.

She stands out for her solution-oriented approach and her ability to tackle complex problems, embracing flipthinking.

 | EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION 

Implementing secure and formalized negotiation spaces as indispensable for co-production success and fostering robust    business relationships.

 

 | OPTIMIZING CONTRACT IMPLEMENTATION 

Tools for effective communication throughout the pre-contractual phase, ensuring clear and transparent discussions

Drafting and transcribing terms and responsibilities in MOU's.

Recommending and implementing robust dispute resolution mechanisms to address conflicts fairly and efficiently

Designing mechanisms for sharing benefits and risks equitably among stakeholders, allowing for flexibility and adjustments as as conditions evolve, ensuring a responsive and fair approach.

 

| CULTURAL COMPETENCE TRAINING

Establishing cultural protocols and codes of conduct that foster a respectful and inclusive working environment

Strategies to enhance the value of non-monetary contributions, recognizing and leveraging diverse skills, knowledge, and resources to drive long-term success and collaboration.

 

 

| IMPROVED TOOLS & METHODS

Combining large-scale strategies with day-to-day operational realities at each production stage, taking into account innovation  including AI and data if necessary.

 

 | ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES 

Analysing the power-balance between co-production partners.

Resolving the existing imbalances in a co-production, leveraging stakeholder dynamics and valorization tools.

Establishing and balancing co-production between high- and low-capacity countries while fostering business-driven, collaborative partnerships.

Introducing forms of collaboration that go beyond traditional vertical relationships, linking countries from different regions.

 

 | SIMPLIFIED WORKFLOWS 

Ensuring seamless management of cross-border collaborations and partnerships, simplifying the process and establishing shared management tools.

Mentoring and assessment services to guide teams and leaders in improving their performance and alignment with organizational goals.

 

Scope

| FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS

  • Development strategies
  • Project evaluation
  • Financing structure 
  • Budget breakdown 
  • Coproductions realities
  • Contextual layering

| EXECUTION PLAN 

  • Int'l co-development 
  • Creative alignment
  • Coproduction roadmap
  • Cultural awareness 
  • Equitable cooperation
  • Transparancy 

| LEGAL AFFAIRS 

  • Legal framework
  • Regulatory compliance 
  • Multicultural legal settings
  • Deal negotiation 
  • Key terms & conditions
  • M.O.U

| MARKET POSITIONING 

  • Production value chain
  • Sector & industry analysis
  • Professional positioning
  • Market-oriented  pitches
  • Business planning
  • Revenue-sharing models

Reframing our Mindset

Since entering the production field, Jennifer has been actively involved in establishing joint partnerships for co-productions, addressing power imbalances, and implementing best practices to improve fragmented workflows across countries. She has been implementing "equitable co-productions" long before the term even existed, simply considering it a normal & ethical business practice.

 

As a member of the EAVE Impact Think Tank on Equitable Approaches to Producing, she focuses on promoting inclusive and culturally sensitive practices throughout the production process. She works on realistic implementations that consider the constraints of all parties while respecting local cultures and regulations and relying on local expertise. Partnering from development to presentation is crucial to fostering sustainable international business relationships.

 

Across Borders, Beyond Expectations

 

Having navigated projects worldwide with a focus on Europe, SWANA, UAE, USA, UK, and Central and South Asia marketsshe is well-versed in working with content from a wide range of worldviews and cultures, adept at handling various storytelling and production setups : films, one-offs, premium documentaries, series, social network content, etc.

 

This breadth of experience has endowed her with a deep understanding of the global market and cultivated a robust network.

 

Ever eager to explore new and exciting paths, she collaborates with a diverse array of clients, including markets, production companies, industry labs, training centers, and institutions.

The stories we bring into the world should always embrace a broad scope and a sense of scale,

both in their narrative ambition and the production that brings them to life.

 

Christine Vachon