Meet Kavalo collaborators & Friends - Éric Idriss-Kanago
ÉRIC IDRISS-KANAGO
Producer
Eric Idriss-Kanago is a producer with more than 20 years experience, involved in cinematographic and televisual works released for movie theatres & TV and in three continents. His permanent strive for authenticity and quality has led to a large number of his productions being selected and awarded in the world’s most important film festivals (Berlinale, Mostra de Venise, Seattle, Fespaco).
In 2018, he founded Yzanakio in Montreal, with the ambition of contributing to build a more inclusive collective memory. Eric is also the co-founder of Black on Black Films and M.É.D.I.A, two organizations working for more equity for BIPOC creators.
The Kavalo Q&A:
Q: What touches you first in a story?
A: What isn’t written.
Q: What guides your choice of projects?
A: Humanism.
Q: If your work as producer could change one thing in the industry, what would it be?
A: More humanity.
Q: What still drives you in this profession?
A: My children.
Q: What advice would you give to Éric at the beginning of his career?
A: Hang in there, brother!