The theme for the show in Cannes 2019 was "The Obstacle is The Way", inspired by Ryan Holiday's book of the same title. Presenters explored how obstacles can be transformed into opportunities for growth and transformation, sharing their own stories of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. This inspiring event was held live in Cannes, and also streamed live online to a global audience, allowing attendees from around the world to join in on the conversation.

When: April 2+3
Where: Cannes, France
Venue: Cannes Montfleury25 avenue Beauséjour, 06400 CannesView map

Partners

Pic-TimePic-Time is the gallery and delivery platform for photographers who care how a gallery looks before a client opens it. They've sponsored WUN since Cologne 2018. The Pic-Time Storytelling Evening, started at Vienna 2022, has become its own thing inside the WUN week. València hosts the next one.

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Kirk Mastin

Seattle, United States

I'm the founder of Mastin Labs and Filmborn. I've shot for The New York Times, LA Times, and National Geographic Adventure. I'm considered the founder of the 'hybrid' photography movement, shooting both digital and film for every assignment. I've been shooting hybrid weddings for over 15 years, but now focus on long term photography projects.

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Wooden BananaWooden Banana has sponsored WUN since the first edition in Stockholm 2015. They sold one product then. Wooden boxes. Today they make albums, packaging, prints, the lot. The Wooden Banana Party that closes every WUN takes its name from them. València will be no different.

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Michael Antonia

Orcas Island, United States

When I was a little kid I had 4 part time jobs and ran several small businesses to afford records. Things haven't changed much. The Flashdance houses 6 companies and covers nearly every aspect of event production.

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