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AFM 2024 runs November 5 -10, 2024 in Las Vegas
Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2024 (45th edition) with dailies and newsletters.
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I have been working with film festivals and helping filmmakers for the past 20 years in various capacities. There was only one big lesson I learnt in festivals: Cannes can work miracles for you, if you do the right thing with the right people : dare, work hard and be creative in each of your actions.
HERE IS THE DETAILED STORY OF A 40M $ HANDSHAKE TO ME FOLLOWING OUR SUCCESS...
The global independent industry will all convene in Santa Monica in just a few weeks for AFM23 with hundreds of productions, sales, distribution and buying companies from 70 countries registered. Over 230 companies – from A24 to XYZ - as well as international umbrella stands are set to exhibit - with more still being added. To find out more about the Exhibitors coming to AFM, click on the company’s name on the exhibitor list and you’ll be taken to their profile on The Film Ca...
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A film student
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Today on the Marché main stage, Silvia Wong of Screen International spoke with Cedric Behrel (Executive Director and Co-founder, Trinity Film CineAsia), Chen Sicheng (Director/Screenwriter/Actor/Executive Producer), and Chen Yu (Screenwriter/Director, Professor of Peking University) to discuss the current cinema market in China and how it is continually one the #1 market for cinema worldwide. The host opened the panel with a message to the world: The Chinese government supports its film...
Launched in 2024, the Immersive Competition highlights the most exceptional immersive, collective, and interactive works that incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as VR, AR, artificial intelligence, and video mapping. These innovative experiences immerse audiences in narratives that transport them across time, space, and into uncharted realms of artistic expression.
With the support of the CNC (French National Centre of Cinema), the Immersive Competition aims to establish...
The inaugural Italian Global Series Festival (IGSF) will take place from June 21–28, 2025, in Riccione and Rimini, Italy, and was officially launched with a programme announcement at the Italian Pavilion in Cannes. Reviving the spirit of the former RomaFictionFest, the festival will spotlight both Italian and international television series, with a lineup that includes 28 competitive titles—8 of them world premieres—alongside 33 Italian productions and entries from 34 countri...
Founder and CEO of FilmHedge, a fin-tech platform for production finance, Jon Gosier spoke at the International Film Finance Forum on Friday, along with Paula Paizes (COO & President of Production at Pressman Film), Christopher Woodrow (Founder and Chairman at Media Capital Technologies), Sonia Mehandjiyska (Head of International Distribution at Electric Entertainment), and Marc Iserlis (Head of Film at Republic).
The group spoke about the current state of film financ...
Tomorrow at the Cannes Film Festival, the schedule offers a rich lineup of events that reflect the global scope and forward-looking spirit of the industry. From early morning networking at the Producers Network to deep conversations around inclusive production, technological innovation, and emerging markets, the day is packed with meaningful discussions and new opportunities.
10:00-11:15: Frontières | Proof of Concept
10:00-11:00: impACT | Inclusive Co-Production in Action: Practical...
The energy’s high at the Marché du Film — and we’re only on Day Four!
Come explore the latest international film trends through insightful panels and inspiring talks led by top-tier speakers from around the world.
Plus, don’t miss the chance to get an exclusive first look at bold new works in our Docs-in-Progress and Goes to Cannes showcases — spotlighting fresh projects from rising talents across the globe.
Explore today's key highlights!
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Dear Friends, Please find link to register for the 8th Annual Global Entertainment Showcase, scheduled for May 17 at 12:30 PM at Eden Hotel & Spa (133 rue d'Antibes, Cannes 06400), part of the 2025 French Riviera Film Festival. (Screenings daily from 10 am to 3 pm on May 16 & 17, also free to attend click HERE to register and get your free tickets)
***First come, first served. Limited space available.***
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All eyes are on #MDF25!
Some of our key programs are launching today! Cannes Docs is already gathering inspiring doc experts for talks and meetings, and Shoot the Book! and Spotlight Asia, both dedicated to IP works, are now underway!
Meanwhile, Cannes Next, our innovation-driven program, is in full swing and our biggest conference lineup yet has already hit the ground running!
There’s a lot happening, but don’t worry — we’ve got you covered!
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This year’s market highlights the power of international collaboration and the rise of breakthrough technologies, bringing together a record number of certified buyers, a wave of new countries and companies, and a robust program designed to support creativity and industry growth at every level.
The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes officially opens today, welcoming more than 15,000 participants for an exciting 2025 edition shaped by a rapidly evolving international lands...
Tomorrow’s Cannes Film Festival schedule offers a rich blend of creativity, industry expertise, and international collaboration. From early discussions on the role of AI in filmmaking to deep dives into documentary storytelling and global co-productions, the day promises a wide-ranging look at where cinema is heading. With panels, showcases, and networking events spanning from morning to night, there’s something for everyone invested in the future of film.
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Sales are being made on the Marché floor, and one of the early major film sales is for Aisling Walsh’s upcoming biopic Lucia, starring Maya Hawke. According to Deadline: "ARP Sélection, which is in Cannes with Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, has acquired French rights, while Vertigo Films has taken Spain. Its Cannes titles this year include Exit 8 and Young Mothers...Her other feature credits include Joyriders and ...
Today’s program at the Cannes Film Festival highlights a broad spectrum of global cinema and industry developments. From discussions on Indigenous storytelling and Asian women’s cinema to the rise of Latin American genre films and Egypt’s growing market, the day brings diverse perspectives to the forefront.
Sessions on AI, virtual production, immersive storytelling, and inclusive financing point to the future of filmmaking, while networking events and regional...
Tomorrow’s Cannes Market schedule features a wide range of events highlighting international film industries, emerging markets, and the future of cinema. Key sessions include insights into Vietnam, Nigeria, India, and Kurdistan, along with panels on AI in film, immersive storytelling, and global production opportunities. The day wraps with networking events and the Cannes Next Opening Night.
9:30-11:30: Viet Nam – The Dynamic Market in Asia and the New Des...
Get ready for an amazing line up of events at Marché du Film
Access the Marché du Film's Digital Guide!
The Digital Guide is here to help attendees navigate the Marché with ease! Locate exhibitors, find screening details, and browse the full schedule … all in one place, right from your phone!
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Special Guests Include Spike Lee, Richard Linklater, Vicky Krieps, Michael Angelo Covino, and many more
Arab Film & Media Gold House, Easterseals, The Impact Lounge, Institute, United for Business and Visit California, to present panels
Legendary filmmakers, acclaimed actors, and headline-making journalists will be among those featured during the upcoming Industry In Focus Series and In Conversation programming at The American Pavilion (AmPav) at the 2025 Cannes Int...
THE OFFICIAL STAGE 32 SCHEDULE
And, in true Stage 32 style, we’ll be taking the Croisette by storm with an action-packed lineup of events and partnerships at the festival, including:
Stage 32 + the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film Official Education Partnership
For nearly a decade, Stage 32 has been a proud education partner of the Marché du Film. Anyone who purchases a Marche du Film badge will get a free Stage 32 webinar with their badge purchase. If you are planning...
ONE MARKET. ENDLESS opportunities.
NATPE Budapest is the leading content market in the CEE where local stories find global homes, meaningful connections are made and business gets done. With over 350 confirmed buyers from major streamers, top distributors and broadcasters, there’s no better place to grow your network.
Here are just some of the top buyers joining us in Budapest
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Virtual Production Unleashed at the Village Innovation!
Get ready to explore the cutting-edge of next generation filmmaking!
Cannes Next is putting virtual production in the spotlight — take a deep-dive into the technologies and techniques reshaping cinema, hosted at the brand-new Village Innovation.
From 14 to 19 May, we're welcoming the world's leading VP technology companies, storytelling pioneers, and creative professionals for...
Bridging Visions (formerly Bridging the Dragon), the European-Asian producers association, is pleased to be supporting two key events at Marché du Film 2025. As part of our ongoing mission to foster collaboration between the European and Asian film industries, we invite you to join us at the following highlights in Cannes.
Mongolian Films Pitch Session
Friday, 16 May
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
H&oc...
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