The future cinema hub on Boulevard des Dames, located in the former headquarters of the maritime company Paquet in Marseille's 2nd arrondissement, is already being used for film shoots and production activities. Facing J1, the site is set to become a major cinema center for the city by 2028. Announced in February as one of the winning projects of Marseille's "Pépites patrimoniales" initiative, the hub is already operational even though construction has not yet begun. Mathias Bernard, the project's initiator, described the building as a space where "at each floor, you find traces of cinema," including forgotten sets and stage equipment waiting for their next use. The former headquarters of the Compagnie Paquet, a symbol of Marseille's maritime history, retains much of its original character. The old wooden elements and parquet floors are to be preserved and restored as part of the future project. While the exact materials for the rest of the construction are still being determined, the building is currently being used under a temporary occupation agreement with the city. The collective Marseille Devant has been managing the site since May, allowing for film crews, production offices, casting sessions, rehearsals, and professional events with local actors. Already, the site has become a hub for film production. By the end of June, the second season of Alter Ego, directed by Philippe Dajoux and featuring Eric Cantona and Bruno Sanches, had set up its production offices and main set there. Earlier in May, Sofia Djama's upcoming film Jeudi moins le quart, produced by Tessalit and Furyo Films, was fully prepared at Les Dames. Additionally, the next film by Audrey Estrougo, a Marseille-based director and screenwriter, is expected to be prepared there in 2027. Netflix is also expected to occupy the premises from November to February 2027 to prepare and film an original production featuring a Marseille rapper, with a release planned for 2027. Once construction begins in late 2027, the building will transform into more than just a filming location. The project, led by Marseille Devant, ADIM Provence, and the architectural firm Rougerie + Tangram, will include production and training offices, post-production spaces, an 110-seat screening room, and mixing rooms. The basement and future ground floor will be dedicated to image and sound post-production, while the upper floors will host offices and training spaces. The screening room will allow for premieres that are typically held in Paris or Belgium, offering a certified professional environment for validating film productions. The long-term vision includes hosting annual residences for industry professionals and providing training opportunities for young people. Organizations such as Prod du Sud and Drone Ask have already committed to setting up part of their activities at Les Dames. Training programs, supported by France Travail and local associations like Kourtrajmé, will bring young people into direct contact with film productions and their various professions. The site will also serve as a cultural hub, with Dodeskaden, an association based in Lyon, preserving and cataloging around 3,500 reels of 16 and 35 mm films in the basement. Once fully open in early 2028, Les Dames is expected to accommodate up to 700 people at once, becoming a central hub for film production, education, and cultural preservation in Marseille.