Flirt Films

Honored to be included for the second year in a row in the Women Shaping Cannes list by Yes She Cannes and The Hollywood Reporter.

Among the thousands of women at Festival de Cannes/Marché du film, I’m grateful to stand alongside these pool of curated visionary women helping shape the future of global cinema.

This recognition is about women building collective power, opening doors, and redefining leadership in the film industry worldwide.

Thank you to and for this honor.

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Terrace Talk: From Funding to Visibility A focused roundtable on the business behind the film. From securing finance to shaping your public presence.

Festival de Cannes / MARCHÉ DU FILM

In the company of excellence with the formidable Luna Zhang, producer, visionary, and force of nature. Proud to champion her mission: advancing women into positions of power and driving bold, strategic action for true diversity and inclusion.

Join us in Cannes:
Friday, May 15 at 2pm: Finance Masterclass @ Isral Pavilion #115 Village International

Monday, May 18 at 11am: From Funding to Visibility Panel @ Yes She Cannes Terrace.

[TIME SENSITIVE] Dear friends,

I’m one of the producers of an independent American film directed by a phenomenal female director. We are in the final stretch of post-production and are offering an Associate Producer credit in exchange for a modest investment.

I’d be happy to share the deck and a private link with those who are seriously interested, or if you know someone who might be.

Other perks are also available. 120% return on investment with a signed agreement.

DM me or email me directly at [email protected]

To every actor who has auditioned for Bougainvillea Movie, this is for you.

From Quebec to every corner of Canada, from LA and NYC to the rest of the USA, from El Salvador, Mexico, and across Latin America, from Spain, the UK, France, and so many other places around the world----thank you! Thousands of you. Truly.

I'm deeply moved by the diversity of your talents, your work ethic, and your dedication. The care, imagination, and professionalism you’ve poured into these auditions has been extraordinary.

So many of you went far beyond what is expected: sending full mise-en-scènes, creating mini-movies, wearing costumes, creative makeup, and using props, coordinating multiple actors to read off-camera for each character.

OMG! The level of sophistication has been phenomenal, special shout-out to Vancouver actors, because wow.

What touched me just as profoundly were the personal stories some of you chose to share: your journeys of self-care and self-improvement, your paths through trauma, therapy and healing.

Thank you for trusting me with those truths during the Q&A. One thing has stayed with me above all else, being an actor requires immense courage, belief, and resilience. I salute you for that.

Over the past two years, I have watched thousands of self-tapes, and I continue to watch every single one that comes my way, as we continue to search for that special gem: MARISOL.

In each role, I'm searching for something rare: beyond an actor, a Star, yes, but more than that, a true, authentic voice to give life to characters that have been haunting me for years. These characters are ready to leave my inner world and step into yours. Soon, it will be time to pass the torch to those who will carry them forward.

And I have a piece of exciting news to share: a veteran actress, multi Emmy-winning, from Hollywood, has just been attached in one of the supporting roles. An official announcement will come through a trade publication when the time is right.

If you have auditioned for my passion project, please know this... I see you, I honor you, and I am profoundly grateful.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear actor and actress!

With love,

Patricia Chica, president of Flirt Films

THANK YOU: Jessica Paola and the team at CastingWorkbook have been phenomenal at helping me outreach worldwide in search of MARISOL.

To send your submission: [email protected]
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As we enter 2026, I honor my friends, colleagues, followers, and family with deep gratitude. May our Chi flow into evolution, service, and co-creation. May the stories we embody and tell ignite inspiration, empowerment, and transformation, shaping a more conscious world together. I’m so grateful for you. Happy New Year! See you soon in Montreal, Berlin, Paris, LA, Marseille, Toulon, Cannes, Toronto, on set and everywhere in between! 🎬🎥🚀✨💫
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En souhaitant la bienvenue à 2026, je remercie mes ami(e)s, collègues, abonnés et ma famille. Que notre Chi continue de circuler, de nous faire évoluer, créer et servir avec intention. Que les histoires que nous vivons et que nous racontons inspirent, donnent de la force et ouvrent de nouvelles possibilités, pour construire ensemble un monde plus conscient. Je suis reconnaissante de vous avoir à mes côtés dans cette aventure. Très belle année à vous ! Hâte de vous croiser à Montréal, Berlin, Paris, Los Angeles, Marseille, Toulon, Cannes, Toronto et sur les plateaux et partout entre deux marchés de films! 🎬🎥🚀✨💫
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Al entrar en 2026, honro a mis amigo/as, colegas, seguidores y familia con profunda gratitud. Que nuestro Chi fluya hacia la evolución, el servicio y la co-creación. Que las historias que encarnamos y contamos enciendan la inspiración, el empoderamiento y la transformación, dando forma juntos a un mundo más consciente. Estoy profundamente agradecida por ustedes. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! ¡Nos vemos muy pronto en Montreal, Berlín, París, Los Ángeles, Marsella, Toulon, Cannes, Toronto, en los sets y en los festivales de cine! 🎬🎥🚀✨💫

- Patricia Chica, president

CASTING CALL: [email protected]

just posted my breakdown on Casting Workbook. You can submit to it with this link:

Casting Call: THE B PROJECT Winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the Female Eye Film Festival Shortlisted at the 4th Cannes - MUBI Screenplay...

The team at Flirt Films would like to wish our friends, colleagues, collaborators and funders a happy holidays. We’re so grateful for this community and all your support so we can continue to tell diverse stories that inspire and empower audiences worldwide.

Patricia

The Canadian Media Producers Association - CMPA is such a great association.

Every year, Canadian producers from all provinces, funders and broadcasters celebrate the Holidays in Toronto at the incredible reception. It's a great opportunity to see friends and colleagues one last time before the end of the year!

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It's a wrap! A great team! Photo: Jonathan Ducas.

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