Maxime Saada
French media executive (born 1970)
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- Oct 5
Canal+ threatens to cut cinema funding by up to 75% over proposed French pay-TV tax hike
Canal+ chairman Maxime Saada warned that the broadcaster could reduce French film financing by up to three quarters if the government doubles value-added tax on pay television to 20% in the 2027 budget.
- Jul 27
Canal+ Commits Nearly €1 Billion to French and European Cinema in Five-Year Pact Through 2032
The five-year deal, running from 2028 to 2032, marks an increase from the previous three-year, €480 million commitment and preserves Canal+’s ability to offer films to subscribers six months after theatrical release. The agreement was announced by CEO Maxime Saada following months of negotiations and public acrimony with the French film industry.