Every day the American Pavilion hosts panels with guests from all aspects of the film industry. Today we hosted Producer Jon Kilik, and I particularly found both his creative and business strategies to be particularly admirable. From the start of his successful career, he has maintained his dedication to authentic content, and has let that serve as a guide to make decisions on which projects to work on. “If you are true to your commitment as an artist and bring forth the best material from the talent or content, the work will follow.” With this mindset in place, he went to work with Director Spike Lee on “Do the Right Thing”, which premiered right here in Cannes exactly 25 years ago. But as his career progressed, maintaining his dedication to art became key, even if it didn’t lead to immediate success. “Spike saw my movie and took an interest in me and we started to work together, but I don’t think he paid me anything.” But this common vision that the two shared gave him the patience he needed and eventually led Kilik to work with Lee on over fourteen other films. “I maintained a relationship (with Lee). I didn’t work on getting the job.” And for Kilik, maintaining these types of relationships have proved to be the most beneficial thing. “I’ve been loyal to people beyond the norm. I am a believer in work and vision. You have your style and taste and you allow it to grow, and if you do it right that is what will drive your decisions and create art.” Kilik’s latest works as a producer include the Hunger Games series, and tonight’s premiere, “Foxcatcher” (Which we are off to in an hour!) Come hither Channing. Well, more importantly, come hither chocolate soufflé. AMIRITE.