PARIS -- The Board of the French Animation Producers’ Association (Syndicat des Producteurs de Films d’Animation, SPFA) has elected Watch Next Media executive Philippe Alessandri Chairman of its Executive Committee for a period of two years. He replaces Xilam exec Marc du Pontavice.

The Television and New Media Commission will be chaired by Samuel Kaminka (Samka Productions) with Maïa Tubiana (Ellipsanime Dargaud Media) acting as vice-Chairman.

Jacques Bled (Illumination Mac Guff) will chair the Cinema Commission (features and short-movies), with Didier Brunner (Folivari) acting as vice-Chairman.

Ivan Rouveure (Les Armateurs) has been appointed Treasurer of the Association, replacing Label Anim executive Thibaut Chatel.

Source: SPFA