Lee will headline what the BFI described as one of three spotlight conversations during the forum.

This year 12 producers from France will participate in meetings with UK producers.

There will also be a networking reception hosted by Dragoslav Zachariev, Deputy Director, Institut Francais UK.

Jennifer Lee and Bill Kramer.

Jennifer Lee and Bill Kramer.Matt Petit/LFF

Were looking forward to welcoming colleagues to our Industry Forum to gain insights and build contacts.

This year is Mathesons first year at the helm of the LFF.

In response, the UK and US Academies have been evolving at pace in the last two decades.

WGA West building in Hollywood

Her career with the studio started in 2011, when she co-wrote 2012s Oscar-nominatedWreck-It Ralph.

They are passionate and committed storytellers producing diverse work in form and story.

Some developed their skills in writers rooms or worked in talent labs.

Others have found alternative routes to sharpening their style and perspective.

Their references range from Chaucer to Murakami, the cinema of Wong Kar-wai toDirty Dancing.

How do you co-create your main character with the actor you have cast to portray them?

The filmmakers and work featuring in this years showcase will be announced shortly.