Born from a multicultural background herself, Jennifer Sabbah-Immagine embraces the rich diversity of cultures worldwide and leverages her passion for cross-cultural understanding to drive successful international cooperations
Seasoned expert
- Project Evaluation
- Feasibility Analysis
- Development & Financing Strategies
- Co-Productions
- Building of Equitable Cooperation
- Deal Negotiation in Multicultural Settings
- Expert for National, European & International Institutions
20 years of extensive hands-on experience
- Management of large-scale international productions from the initial stages to final delivery & distribution
14 years of professional mentoring
French & English
Lectures | Teaching | Program Design | Corporate Training
Webinars & Keynotes | Masterclasses
- Production value chain
- Sector and market analysis
- Professional positioning
- Int'l co-development implementation
- Collaborative dramaturgy tools
- Contextual Layering
- Creative positioning
- Alignment on a creative vision
- Market-oriented pitches
- Co-production roadmap
- Legal framework & Compliance
- Ethics and professional conduct in business relationships
- Cultural awareness
- Financing structure
- Implementation of transparancy
- Key negotiation terms & M.O.U
- Analysis of comprehensive contracts
- Film financing waterfall
International Made Easy
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 strategies. As 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.
| 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.
| 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.
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 markets, she 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
THE INSIDERS
The consultancies were very insightful to us. That's a kind of knowledge we don't get a chance to learn before we engage in any co-production deal.
Project team.
Co-production between Belgium/Sweeden/France/Senegal.
We are always keeping a thankful heart to you for giving us so much warm advice and showing us the practical ways when we really needed help.
Poject team.
Coproduction between Korea/Burma/Singapore/Denmark
Your consultation was the most tangible discussion I've had regarding coproduction, aligning perfectly with the current issues i'm facing.
Nadia, Producer, Ukraine
Your analysis provided valuable insights that significantly contributed to our ability to readjust our project positionning & our financing strategy.
Producer, France
I really enjoyed the way you explained so nicely those very complicated legal topics, especially the part about the obligations. It was so clear and easy to understand. And your specific advices were highly practical and could be directly applied to solve the problem we have.
Paula, Producer, Brazil
CPH:DOX PEANUTS PRIZE 2025
An honor presented to the most engaged, kind, and supportive individual at the industry conference.
Jennifer received it as part of her role as a group leader of the CHANGE program led by IMS, EAVE & CPH:DOX
The award celebrates not only personal commitment but also highlights the essential value of mentorship and guidance within industry forums—spaces CPH:DOX envisions as environments of encouragement, collaboration, and creative discovery.
HIGHLIGHTS
Collaborations | Consulted Projects
MA Cry of Silence
Directed by The Maw Naing and produced by Youngjeong Oh, the film is about a young Burmese woman who moves to the big city to work in a garment factory. It was praised for “its courageous portrayal of resistance to historical and ongoing political challenges under Myanmar’s political junta”.
A co-production between Korea, Singapore, France, Norway and Qatar.
A project followed as part of Open Doors Consultancy.
I, The Song
Directed and produced by Dechen Roder, the film is about exploitation, music, identity, love and a culture balanced precariously on the threshold of a reckless digital age.
A coproduction between Buthan, France, Italy, Germany and Norway.
A project followed as part of Open Doors Consultancy.
Photos credit : Mihail Călărășan for EAVE, Ma Cry of Silence Film, I The Song Film
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