AFM 2023 runs October 31- November 5, 2023
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US film box office revenues in China are declining and only two films from the US were among the top ten hits in China last year. The lion's share of the Chinese audiences seems to have shifted their preference to domestic films. Before the pandemic, it was expected that in any given year at least five US films would be among the top 10 movies in China. The available data from 2014-2018 confirms this. However, in 2019 only two US films achieved the same success. The same held true in 2021 ...
Co-organized by the Festival and ADICINE, it will exclusively program the most eagerly awaited independent film premieres for exhibitors, television channels and platforms.
From October 25 to 27, Valladolid will host the third edition of the Independent Film Market (MERCI Valladolid), an initiative co-organized by Valladolid International Film Festival (SEMINCI) and the Association of Independent Film Distributors (ADICINE), conformed by 16 of Spain's leading...
MIA | MERCATO INTERNAZIONALE AUDIOVISIVO Roma, Italy, October 9 - 13 2023
THE GLOBAL AUDIOVISUAL ECOSYSTEM TO MEET AGAIN IN ROME AT MIA 2023
Among the first confirmed speakers: Paramount's Nicole Clemens; Sara Bernstein of Imagine Documentaries; Marge Dean of Skybound Entertainment; Waltz with Bashir director and author Ari Folman; Severance producer Nicholas Weinstock of Invention Studios; James Townley of Banija
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The Venice Production Bridge, an integral part of the 80th Venice International Film Festival, and a specialized hub where film professionals can converge to advance and finalize their projects, is being held from August 31st to September 8th, 2023.
The Venice Production Bridge receives the support of the European Commission through its Creative Europe and MEDIA programme.
The figures of the 2023 VENICE PRODUCTION BRIDGE in compar...
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MIA MARKET 2023 which is held in Rome, returns this year from October 9th-13th for its 9th Edition. Registration for both industry and press passes (available FOC) are now open. To register, click HERE.
Due to MIA's global reach free press passes have been made available with both in-pers...
TIFF 2023 Industry Conference takes place September 8–12
TIFF is excited to share the 2023 Industry Selects lineup. Screening for accredited buyers during the Festival, this curated selection of 12 films go beyond the Official Selection, and are all available for worldwide acquisition.
“As the media industry continues to evolve, TIFF strives to foster creative innovation in both the development and business of storytelling,” said Anita Lee, TIFF Chie...
After the successful return of the European Film Market (EFM) in February 2023 with record numbers of 11,500 plus trade visitors, more than 600 exhibiting companies and over 1,500 market screenings, the EFM is now announcing its guest country for the upcoming edition. “Country in Focus” 2024 will be Italy.
The EFM's “Country in Focus” programme was launched in 2017, but due to the pandemic, the EFM 2021 ...
The American Film Market is more than just an event! It’s the place where independent creativity and business perfectly intertwine. Over five days, AFM immerses you in the world’s film community, opening monumental opportunities to network, expand your knowledge, gain visibility, discover new production options, develop future projects, and access industry professionals who finance, produce and distribute independent content globally.
In the next few weeks, AFM will start ...
Ventana Sur is the most important market for audiovisual content in Latin America, and it is a must in the schedule of distributors and buyers from the international industry.
Organized by the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) and the Marché du Film – Cannes Film Festival, Ventana Sur brings together all the different players from the...
La Biennale di Venezia is pleased to announce that Germany and Quebec will be this year’s Focus of the Venice Production Bridge, which will be held from August 31st to September 5th, during the 80th Venice International Film Festival (August 30th – September 9th), organized by La Biennale di Venezia.
FOCUS ON GERMANY supported by
FOCUS ON QUEBEC supported by
After succe...
After many years of scattered Cannes awards honoring one or two projects from so-called "southern" countries... 2023 is an exceptional year for African and Arab cinema.
11 films from these regions were featured in the various Cannes sections this year. Among them, 7 feature films, including 4 directed by women, received financial support from OIF.
A harvest of awards for these films in the official selection:
FOURDAUGHTERS by Kaouther Ben ...
Celebrations of UK film took place during Marché du Film at UK Pavilion 118 in the International Village at the Marché du Film daily from 09:00 (16-24 May).
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Nesta's sketchbooks are full of the character and environment settings of both cinema and literary worlds, they are an original storyboard collection of festival travel sketches, with pen and paper.
Nesta's Sketch Collection commenced in 2007 covering The Berlinale Talent ...
Going along with their universe theme, Magnum hosted singer and tiktok artist, JVKE, at their exculisve Magnum Beach Club at the Cannes Film Festival. He is the writer of hit song "golden hour."
Magnum interviewed JVKE and Dr. Robert Alexander about their new remix- "golden hour stars and sun remix." Dr. Robert Alexander used NASA data to track sounds from the sun, which were then added into JVKE's hit song.
After the exculisive interview, JVKE played th...
Including a discussion with the director of "May December," Todd Haynes!
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SUNNY DAYS ARE JUST AHEAD
Entering Week 2 of #MDF23!
Starting at 16:00 tomorrow, the Marché du Film will put a special spotlight on Ukraine, with a 10-project pitching session dedicated to the country!
Join the session at Les Cinémas du Monde Pavilion (Village International Riviera) to support Ukrainian filmmakers, industry professionals & entrepreneurs!
See some of the highlights of our...
Celebrating in Cannes, rain or shine!
ANIMATE YOUR DAY
Don't miss out on all our special events dedicated to Animation Day!
Find new talents through our animated works-in-progress showcase and attend our panel discussions with animation experts and industry leaders!
See some of the highlights of our Sunday 21 May schedule!
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Request your invitation now for Variety Day at The American Pavilion!
The American Pavilion is open daily from
9:00 am - 6:00 pm for members only.
Join us fro...
TOMORROW'S CINEMA STARTS HERE
Meet today's rising talents!
This weekend, we are launching our programs spotlighting new works-in-progress, such as Goes to Cannes a...
Film USA Pavilion Programming for
19 May 2023
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We hope that you had a blast yesterday night during the Opening Party of the
Marché du Film hosted by the Spanish Film Academy - Goya Awards 2024 & Spain Film Commission.
Now that festivities & events have officially kicked in,
get ready for so much more!
Discover some of the highlights of our Friday 19 May schedule!
Global Virtual Production S...
We hope that you had a blast yesterday night during the Opening Party of the
Marché du Film hosted by the Spanish Film Academy - Goya Awards 2024 & Spain Film Commission.
Now that festivities & events have officially kicked in,
get ready for so much more!
Discover some of the highlights of our Friday 19 May schedule!
CONNECT & CELE...
Cinema’s most famous archaeologist returns for a new adventure in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, presented Out of Competition. The American filmmaker James Mangolddirects this feature film in which Harrison Ford as “Indy” faces a new Nazi threat, against the backdrop of the Cold War.
It is the late 1960s, and Dr Jones (Harrison Ford) declares his opposition to the recruitment of former Nazis as NASA scienti...
GFM ANIMATION LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE SALES ON ANIMATED ADVENTURE
‘OZI VOICE OF THE FOREST’
PRODUCED BY APPIAN WAY AND MIKE MEDAVOY
From the Cannes Film Market, GFM Animation has announced a new animated feature film to their slate, OZI VOICE OF THE FOREST.
Featuring the voices of Amandla Stenberg, Laura Dern, Djimon Hounsou, Donald Sutherland and RuPaul Charles.
This remarkable family feature film c...
