{"id":668868,"date":"2025-05-13T13:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T10:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/cannes-according-to-breaking-through-the-lens-head-daphne-schmon\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T13:00:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T10:00:40","slug":"cannes-according-to-breaking-through-the-lens-head-daphne-schmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/cannes-according-to-breaking-through-the-lens-head-daphne-schmon\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannes According to\u2026\u00a0Breaking Through the Lens Head Daphne Schmon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\tDaphne Schmon is no stranger to Cannes, having launched her non-profit, Breaking Through the Lens, at the fest in 2018. The focus of the group is on helping any filmmakers who experience marginalization due to their gender get their projects financed. <\/p>\n

\n\tWhile Breaking Through the Lens is now a presence at festivals from Sundance to Venice, Schmon is familiar with the ins and outs of the Croisette. <\/p>\n

\n\tBelow, she shared her dos (pack Waterproof Blister Band-Aids) and don\u2019ts (eat at hotel restaurants) of the French fest.<\/p>\n

\n\tBest bargain in Cannes?
<\/strong>It\u2019s nearly impossible to find a bargain in Cannes, especially during the festival \u2014 but a few years ago, I discovered Taqueria Lupita. As a Mexican food lover, I was genuinely impressed \u2014 authentic, flavorful, and surprisingly affordable. The service is quick and the tacos are spot-on, making it the perfect pit stop between meetings or before a big night out.<\/p>\n

\n\tFavorite meal in Cannes?
<\/strong>La Casa di Nonna<\/em> has become a staple for our Breaking Through the Lens (BTTL) team. It has a cozy, trattoria-style vibe and is tucked away off the beaten track. The Papp<\/a>ardelle della Nonna are absolutely to die for, and they also serve excellent coffee and brunch. Nestled on Rue Hoche, it\u2019s just a stone\u2019s throw from the Palais but feels worlds away from the hustle of the Croisette.<\/p>\n

\n\tMost overrated restaurant?
<\/strong>La Plage du Martinez<\/em> \u2013 or really any of the hotel restaurants. Don\u2019t fall into this trap. You\u2019ll pay a fortune and leave feeling very underwhelmed. If you\u2019re craving a sea view, grab a sandwich or cr\u00eape and head to one of the benches on the Croisette. Same view, less fuss.<\/p>\n

\n\tBiggest Cannes faux pas?
<\/strong>Burning the candle at both ends. The temptation is real \u2013 glitzy late-night parties, then early-bird meetings; but remember the Festival is a marathon, not a sprint. You\u2019ve got to pace yourself, stay hydrated, and carve out moments to breathe. Otherwise, by day three, you\u2019re running on fumes, forgetting names, and holding entire conversations with your sunglasses on.<\/p>\n

\n\tBest place to grab a drink after 3 a.m.?
<\/strong>MISFITS afterparty, without a doubt (if you can find it!). We had the pleasure of meeting A.J., Ramfis and the crew last year. It\u2019s one of the rare spaces that feels totally unpretentious \u2013 good music, great people, and a unique energy that\u2019s just completely different to the rest of Cannes.<\/p>\n

\n\tPlace to avoid during the Festival?
<\/strong>Any venue with a velvet rope and a bouncer with a headset who\u2019s \u201cchecking the list.\u201d Save yourself the time \u2013 there\u2019s always a better party happening somewhere without the ego trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tYour \u201conly in Cannes\u201d moment?
<\/strong>Back in 2018, I was invited to the Positive Planet Gala. At one point, Leonardo DiCaprio was on stage auctioning a BBQ on his New York balcony. It sold for some astronomical amount. I remember thinking, only in Cannes<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\n\tBiggest Cannes pet peeve?
<\/strong>People who treat every conversation like a pitch. As someone who runs a pitching initiative and works closely with investors, I can say\u2014there\u2019s a time and a place. I always remind our BTTL cohort that the best opportunities often come from genuine, human connections, not rehearsed monologues. Ask questions, listen, be present. Build relationships first\u2014the rest will follow.<\/p>\n

\n\tCannes guilty pleasure?
<\/strong>A late-night kebab from Dutch Berliner, no question. After a long day of meetings, nothing hits quite like it. It\u2019s messy, full of flavor, and oddly satisfying\u00a0\u2013 the perfect end to a very Cannes kind of day.<\/p>\n

\n\tStrangest request you\u2019ve ever received in Cannes?<\/strong>
I was in line to watch a film in the Lumi\u00e8re once, and a total stranger asked me to hold her belongings while she walked the red carpet. The woman didn\u2019t come back for them until I was at the top of the stairs myself. Moments like that always make me wish people would focus more on the films than the photo ops. After all, that\u2019s what we\u2019re really there for.<\/p>\n

\n\tMost interesting celeb encounter?
<\/strong>Meeting Diane Kruger at our BTTL panel last year was a real highlight. She was incredibly gracious and down-to-earth, speaking about raising her young daughter and the importance of championing female directors. What struck me most was how she balances it all with such authenticity\u2014being a mum, a world-class actress, a businesswoman, and still showing up to uplift others. Total class act.<\/p>\n

\n\tOne thing you won\u2019t travel without, besides your phone?
<\/strong>Waterproof Blister Band-Aids. \u201cCannes Feet\u201d are no joke \u2013 especially for women in heels running between the Palais, meetings, and events. These are a lifesaver.<\/p>\n

\n\tAttitude towards timing\/reporting on standing ovations at premieres?
<\/strong>I don\u2019t think ovation length is the ultimate measure of a film\u2019s success \u2014 but when it\u2019s real, you feel it in your bones. I\u2019ll never forget the premiere of Joyland<\/em>, directed by Saim Sadiq. It was the first Pakistani film ever to play at Cannes, and featuring a trans lead\u2014what a beautiful and courageous story. When the room erupted into applause, tears were streaming down my face. You could feel the collective acknowledgment of what that moment meant\u2014not just for the filmmakers, but for the industry at large. Finishing a film under any circumstance is an admirable feat; getting to the world stage of Cannes and touching an audience in such a powerful way \u2013 that\u2019s miraculous. Those moments give you goosebumps and deserve an ovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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