"I Produce Films the Market Isn't Used To": Sister Productions Celebrates 15 Years with a Pivot to Animation

Julie Paratian, founder of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine-based Sister Productions, is doubling down on decentralized, auteur-driven cinema despite a fragile economic landscape.

As her production company approaches its 15th anniversary this July, Julie Paratian is leaning into her reputation for backing singular, non-traditional projects. Based in the Gironde region to activ…