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VIDEO The Cannes red carpet channel
The Cannes Channel The Cannes 2010 2024 red carpet channel with best from red carpet moments, conferences, interviews, ambiance and awards. Enjoy! ...
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Un Certain Regard Winners List 2024
Celebrating a cinema of discoveries, Un Certain Regard’s mission is to bring out new trends, new paths and new countries of cinema. The 2024 selection has included 18 feature films – 8 of which are first features also competing for the Caméra d’or. This year, the opening film was Rúnar Rúnarsson’s When the Light Breaks. Chaired by Canadian actor, director, screenwriter and producer Xavier Dolan, the Jury included French-Sene...
The winners of the 27th La Cinef Selection
The Short Films and La Cinef Jury presided by Lubna Azabal and comprised of Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Paolo Moretti, Claudine Nougaret and Vladimir Perišić has awarded the 2024 La Cinef Prizes today during a ceremony held in the Buñuel Theatre, followed by the screening of the winning films. La Cinef consisted of 18 student films, chosen out of 2 263 entries coming from 555 film schools around the world. © Maxe...
Awarded films and their French exporters representation
As the Cannes Festival and the Film Market have just come to an end, the Association of Film Exporters (ADEF), composed of companies ranging from very small enterprises to large groups, extends its heartfelt congratulations to the teams of the awarded films and to the French exporters who represent the majority of them this year. The international promotion support fund established in 2017 by the CNC helps to enhance the international visibility of French films, but the international sales compa...
L’OEil d’or 2024 – Two films ex aequo Ernest Cole: Lost and Found by Raoul Peck
LaScam and L’OEil d’Or Jury are honored to give the 2024 Award for the Best Documentary ex aequo to Ernest Cole: Lost and Found by Raoul Peck and Les Filles du Nil by Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir Ernest Cole: Lost and Found by Raoul Peck (FRANCE –1h45 – OFFICIAL SELECTION – SPECIAL SCREENINGS) Production Velvet film Jury’s note: « A film that follows the journey of a young South African photograp...
The 2024 Ecumenical Jury awards its Prize to : THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG
The 2024 Ecumenical Jury awards its Prize to : THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG by Mohammad Rasoulof Iran / Allemagne / France (Official Competition) When religion is associated with political power and patriarchy, it can destroy the most intimate relationships and the dignity of individuals, as this Iranian family drama embodies. The jury was impressed by the film’s rich symbolism, its generous and hopeful ending, its touches of humour and its heartbreaking tension. The...
Friday May 24, 2024 at 8.15PM Buñuel Theater, Palais des Festivals On May 24 2024, on the last evening before the closing of the Cannes Film Festival, Angénieux, the world-renowned optical manufacturer and flagship of the French lenses industry, celebrated the Pierre Angénieux Tribute. ...
The 77th Festival de Cannes winners
After 11 days of an exceptional edition, the Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes, chaired by American director, screenwriter and actress Greta Gerwig, surrounded by Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, American actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green, Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, as well as Spanish director and screenwriter Juan Antonio Bayona, Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino, Japanese director Kore-eda ...
VIDEO: Prix de la Citoyenneté Award Ceremony - Cannes 2024
The Prix de la Citoyenneté is a prize awarded to a film in the Cannes official selection that best showcases humanism, secularism and universalism. This year's jury consisted Valérie Donzelli, Agathe Bonitzer, Isabelle Chenu, Claus Drexel and Frédéric Sojcher. The 2024 Prix de la Citoyenneté was awarded to the film Bird by Andrea Arnold. More about the Prix de la Citoyenneté https://www.prixdelacitoyennete.fr/ Bird: h...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Cannes Film Festival Queer Palm - Best Short Film Award
The 2024 Queer Palm award ceremony was held at Plage Magnum in Cannes, France. Read more about Queer Palm: https://queerpalm.org/en/ The winner for best short film was Las Novias Del Sur by Elena Lopez Riera https://www.semainedelacritique.com/fr/edition/2024/film/les-fiancees-du-sud ...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Un Certain Regard 2024 Award Ceremony
Celebrating a cinema of discoveries, the mission of Un Certain Regard is to bring out new trends, new paths and new countries of cinema. The 2024 selection offered 18 feature films including 8 first films which also compete for the Caméra d'or. When the Light Breaks by Rúnar Rúnarsson opened this year. Chaired by the Canadian actor, director, screenwriter and producer Xavier Dolan, the Jury is made up of the French-Senegalese screenwriter and director Ma&i...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Colored awarded for Best Immersive Work of the 77th Festival de Cannes
MAY 23, 2024 at the Plage des Palmes, the Jury of the Immersive Competition of the 77th Festival de Cannes awarded the prize for Best Immersive Work, presenting one winner among the eight in-competition virtual reality, augmented reality, video projection and holographic works. The Jury, chaired by French filmmaker and screenwriter Marie Amachoukeli, included French writer, director and producer Mathias Chelebourg, American producer, writer, and director Vassiliki Kho...
Olympic Games Flame light the Cannes Film Festival 2024
ALOHA PICTURES © Winner First Price Photographer's Award Cannes Film Festival Images Collection by Alan Schoenauer Carlotti © & Patrick Mascaraque © ALOHA PICTURES © Reproductions interdites All rights reserved 70TH EVENT - 28.05.17 Photographer's Award - The ultimate photo In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the Festival de Cannes launched its Photographer's Award. ...
Isabelle Huppert et l’équipe du film La Prisonnière de Bordeaux sur la Plage Magnum® Cannes
La magie du Festival de Cannes s’intensifie lors d’une nouvelle soirée Magnum@ inoubliable, samedi 18 mai, après la projection très attendue de La Prisonnière de Bordeaux. L’équipe du film, dont la réalisatrice Patricia Mazuy et les talentueuses actrices Isabelle Huppert et Hafsia Herzi, était présente pour ce rendez-vous unique sous les étoiles. Présenté dans le cadre de la Quinzaine des ...
Paolo Sorrentino discusses Parthenope
Today the team behind Parthenope held a press conference to discuss the film’s release. Paolo Sorrentino discussed the vision behind the film as well as the creative process bringing it to fruition. He emphasized the personal nature of the film as a representation of the city in which he grew up. “(Parthenope) does not judge, as a city doesn’t. She’s a mirror of the city where I grew up.” They went on to discuss the asthetics and thematic nu...
Motel Destino, directed by Karim Aïnouz, shows at Festival
The neon-hued Motel Destino, a roadside sex hotel steaming under the burning blue skies of the northeastern coast of Brazil, is run by hot-headed Elias and his restless younger wife Dayana. The unexpected arrival of 21-year-old Heraldo, on the run after a botched hit, disrupts the established order. As the tropical noir plays out, loyalties and desires intertwine to reveal that destiny has its own enigmatic design. Directed by : Karim AÏNOUZ Year of production: 2024 Country: Brazil, ...
Grand Tour Premieres at Festival
Rangoon, Burma, 1917. Edward, a civil servant for the British Empire, runs away from his fiancée Molly the day she arrives to get married. During his travels, however, panic gives way to melancholy. Contemplating the emptiness of his existence, the cowardly Edward wonders what has become of Molly… Determined to get married and amused by Edward’s move, Molly follows his trail on this Asian grand tour. Directed by : Miguel Gomes Year of production: 2024 Country: Portugal...
Another Eight Seconds” is the Latest Film from 805 Beer Following Gripping Life Story of Legendary Bull Rider Stetson Lawrence who retired from the PBR at the height of his career after severe neck injury Paso Robles, CA (embargoed until May 16, 2024) – Today, 805 Beer premiered its latest documentary film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Keith Malloy, “Another Eight Seconds,” which follows 805 Authentico and American pro bull rider Stetson Lawrence. The film is an in...
American Pavilion's In Conversation Series: Demi Moore
By DJ Cook American actress and producer Demi Moore makes her return to Cannes after 27 years. This year, she is hosting the amfAR gala. Moore is excited to come back to Cannes and see how far things have come since the last time she visited the festival. In regards to returning and hosting the event, Moore said, “I felt like it was the perfect way to complete my visit.” Also this year, Demi Moore stars in the in-competition film The Substance, which premieres tonight, May 18th, ...
World-renowned Vietnamese-American photographer visits Cannes: Interview with Nick Ut
By DJ Cook Nick Ut is a Vietnamese-American photographer and photojournalist. Ut worked for the Associated Press for 51 years. Throughout his robust career, he has won every major photography award, including the Pulitzer Prize. Ut is best known for his photograph The Terror of War (Napalm Girl), taken in 1972. Nick recounts the story of the photograph in an interview with Bruno Chatelin. Chatelin asked Ut to talk about the story behind that famous photograph. Ut explained t...
American icon returns to Cannes after 35 years: Rendez-vous avec Meryl Streep
By DJ Cook Meryl Streep is a phenomenal actress whose work has touched generations. Streep’s list of hits is numerous, including The Deer Hunter (1978), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie's Choice (1983), Out of Africa (1986), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Mamma Mia! (2008), The Post (2017), and Don't Look Up (2021), just to name a few. Streep was invited to the 2024 Cannes Film Festival to be presented with an Honorary Palme...
Acting, Art, and Directorial Debuts: Billy Zane at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
By DJ Cook As a part of American Pavilion’s 2024 In Conversation series, American actor Billy Zane came to the Cannes Film Festival to discuss his career. As American Pavilion advertised, “During his illustrious career, Billy Zane has starred in some of the highest-grossing films of all time, and some of the most watched cult television experiences, including Titanic, Twin Peaks, and The Back To The Future and Sniper Franchises. Current projects include Waltzing ...
Diamant brut (English: Wild Diamond), written and directed by Agathe Riedinger, premieres on Wednesday night. This film, an expansion of Riedinger's short film J'attends Jupiter (2017), takes place and was filmed in France's Côte d'Azur. Liane, 19 years old, reckless and incandescent, lives with her mother and her little sister under the dusty sun of Fréjus. Obsessed by beauty and the need to become someone, she sees in reality TV the possibility of being lov...
Francis Ford Coppola Talks Megalopolis
This afternoon the team behind Megalopolis took the time to discuss their latest project. This highly anticipated film premiered this Thursday to great revelry. Today a panel of key members discussed the process of making the film, the vision behind it, and the reaction they’ve received from the public. The full press conference is below. ...
Cannes' First Ever Immersive Film Competition Starts Today
This year cannes has chosen to open up its prestigious competition to a new branch of immersive films. These are films that push the very definition of cinema by using new and largely untapped mediums. These films use wall projections or virtual reality to enhance the viewer experience by integrating them into the story. There are eight films competing in this new competition, but they are not the first immersive films ever shown at the festival. Carne Y Arena by Alejandro González I&ntil...
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In Premiers on the Third Night of the Cannes Film Festival
By: Harry Marshall Twilight of the Warriors: Walled City is a passion project of Soi Cheang. Cheang is known for his wonderfully gruesome films such as Limbo(2021) and Dog Bite Dog(2006). His latest work continues to follow the legacy of the Hong Kong action film. Twilight of the Warrior, in development since the 2000’s, follows Chan Lok-kwun as he accidentally enters the Kowloon walled city. There he is caught in a dangerous power struggle between two crime lords that can only end...
Feature film jury conference of Cannes Film Festival
Photo by Julie Sbbadelha Presided over by American actress and director Greta Gerwig, to whom we owe the worldwide phenomenon Barbie, the entire Feature Film Jury of this 77th edition appeared before the press for the first time. After discussing what they expected from the selection, they were keen to stress that cinema can change the world. ...
WOMEN IN MOTION TALK WITH DONNA LANGLEY
Saturday May 18th at 2PM If you wish to attend the Talk, please register by clicking on the link below. A confirmation email will be sent to you before the Talk, subject to availability. Given that places are limited, and for security reasons, guests without a confirmation email will not be admitted.Check-in starts at 1.30PM. No entrance after 1.45PM. The Talks will be broadcast live on Kering’s and its partners’ social media accounts, under the official h...
The festival has opened with Director Quentin Dupieux - The Second Act
The Second Act - The film will premier after the opening ceremony to a full house. Florence wants to introduce David, the man she is madly in love with, to her father Guillaume. But David is not attracted to Florence and wants to get rid of her by throwing her into the arms of his friend Willy. The four characters find themselves in a restaurant in the middle of nowhere. Directed by: Quentin DUPIEUX Year of production: 2024 Country: France Duration: 85 minutes Release...
A New Perspective on the Life of Elizabeth Taylor
By: Harry Marshall Tonight the Cannes Film Festival will reveal Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes, a documentary made from over 70 hours of candid recordings. This new legacy for a classic actress is directed by Nanette Burstein, famous for documentaries such as The Kid Stays in the Picture, and Hillary. In her new project she uses tapes provided largely from Elizabeth Taylor’s own estate to bring a new light to one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. Rather than using second hand accoun...
Seven Samurai turns 70: an interview with Pascal-Alex Vincent
OFFICIAL SELECTION UNCATEGORIZED By Charlotte Pavard, published on 15.05.2024 SEVEN SAMURAI Pascal-Alex Vincent is a filmmaker and lecturer at the Sorbonne-Nouvelle University. His documentary Satoshi Kon, l’illusionniste (Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist) was listed in the Cannes Classics selection in 2021. A specialist in Japanese cinema, he talks about Seven Samurai (1954), Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece, which celebrates its 70th birthday this year. Restored in 4K by t...
Agathe Riedinger cuts the countless facets of reality TV in Wild Diamond
OFFICIAL SELECTION By Tarik Khaldi, published on 15.05.2024 WILD DIAMOND © Silex Films A new face in French cinema opens the 2024 Competition: Agathe Riedinger, director of Wild Diamond. In her first feature film, she shares her fascination and fears surrounding the extremely complex and contemporary topic of reality TV. “I’m going to be the French Kim K.” Liane is 19 years old and looks to reality TV to escape a stifling future in the south of France. She fits the...
Les Années déclic (The Declic Years), a cinematographic portrait of Raymond Depardon
OFFICIAL SELECTION By Benoit Pavan, published on 15.05.2024 THE DECLIC YEARS In the restored Les Années déclic (The Declic Years) screened at Cannes Classics, photographer Raymond Depardon dips into his archives and memories of 1957-1977 to bring audiences a cinematographic portrait and eyewitness account of the decades that shook French society. “What was going on in my head? I don’t know. I wanted to be a photographer, someone who hunted down images. This card...
Restoring Tasio: interview with director Montxo Armendáriz
OFFICIAL SELECTION By Charlotte Pavard, published on 13.05.2024 TASIO © Mercury Films Restoration of Tasio (1984), a drama by Basque director Montxo Armendáriz presented at Cannes Classics. The Spanish filmmaker’s camera captures the life of Tasio, a charcoal burner in the mountains. The profession has now all but disappeared, but was of great economic and social importance until the 1960s. Interview. How did the film come about? In 1981, I made a documentary called C...
VIDEO : The wait is over: first red carpet on opening day
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OFFICIAL SELECTION UNCATEGORIZED By Charlotte Pavard, published on 15.05.202 FURIOSA : UNE SAGA MAD MAX The fifth instalment in George Miller‘s post-apocalyptic Mad Max series. With Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the Australian filmmaker continues his cult saga, this time shining the spotlight on the character of Furiosa. Actress Anna Taylor-John takes on the title role, delving into the heart of the fiery warrior, portraying her in her youth. Chris Hemsworth plays Dr. Dementus, a name ...
When the Light Breaks, Rúnar Rúnarsson’s vision
OFFICIAL SELECTION By Charlotte Pavard, published on 15.05.2024 WHEN THE LIGHT BREAKS © Compass Film For the opening of the Un Certain Regard selection, the Debussy theatre welcomes the Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson with Ljósbrot (When the Light Breaks) : a subtle film about mourning and how to approach it, which was originally a short film. What inspired you to begin work on this film? Ever since experiencing the loss of a friend as a youn...
Faye, as seen by Laurent Bouzereau
FAYE © Photo by Terry O'Neill/Iconic Images / Courtesy of Liam Dunaway O'Neill Incandescent Bonnie alongside Warren Beatty in Bonnie and Clyde, formidable Vicki Anderson in The Thomas Crown Affair, Faye Dunaway has been one of the greatest actresses of American cinema since the 60s. After making documentaries on Roman Polanski and William Friedkin, Laurent Bouzereau has chosen to devote a portrait to the Chinatown star, listed in the Cannes Classics selection, in the presence of...
Nesta Sketching the stars from Cannes
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By NESTA MORGAN Parable of the Scorpion and the Frog, wayfarers, geographers, their ancient seeds have extinguished the flame. Director Guy Maddin and writer Evan Johnson mummified on screen sketch “Rumours”with the seven G7 characters Kate Blanchett, Charles Dance, Roy Dupuis, Denis Ménochet, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Rolando Ravello, Takehiro Hira and Zlatko Burić. It is screening out of competition at Cannes Nesta ...
By NESTA MORGAN Eagles, les poissons cherchés dans le foret tropical avec modernite. Une fable, pas de papier, the last guardians of the forest, Claude Barras’s Borneo. Savages sketch with Komeok Joe, Saily Paysan and Nelly Tungang directed by Claude Bar.ras. Nesta ...
The Manthan scene in Cannes - a classic restoration of film By NESTA MORGAN I spotted this Scorpion! A Cannes Classic film and song! A 1st ever crowd funded film “Manthan” - churning through the care of a classic 500 farmer model of Co-operatives, the story of Amul and India’s White Revolution. The Ocean of Milk imagined by Dr Verghese Kurien, the white revolution with nature yellow colour of milk which comes from a beta-carotene source of pigment found in grass whi...
Filmfestivals.com ranked N°2 in the top 80 film festival blogs and websites by Feedspot
33 years later, 1056 newsletter blasts later...Very proud of this recognition and the feedback from our filmmakers audience. Thank you Feedspot! About Feedspot Lists and Ranking Feedspot discovers, categorises and ranks blogs, podcasts and influencers in several niche categories. We have curated over 250,000 popular blogs and categorised them in more than 5,000 niche categories and industries. With millions of blogs on th...
The Red Sea International Film Foundation (Red Sea IFF) and Vanity Fair Europe are reuniting to host the Women in Cinema Gala, championing the achievements of rising female talent on both sides of the camera who are reshaping the film industry in Saudi Arabia, Africa, Asia and the Arab world. During the event held alongside the 77th Cannes Film Festival at the remarkable Hotel du Cap-Eden- Roc in Cap d’Antibes, the Red Sea IFF and Vanity Fair Europe honoured six women who are fiercely...
Ioan Allen, a creator of the Dolby Stereo film program, receives medal from the Festival de Cannes, marking 50 years of Dolby's work in feature films Following half a century of technical collaboration, the Festival’s Louis Lumière auditorium will also be equipped with Dolby Atmos immersive audio for 2025 credit photo Joachim Tournebize Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, announced that at the 77th edition o...
In honor of Dame Donna Langley, Kering and the Festival de Cannes were pleased to welcome the members of the Festival jury as well as Julianne Moore, Justine Triet, Uma Thurman, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Salma Hayek Pinault, Michelle Yeoh, Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Jacques Audiard or Judith Godrèche on the occasion of the official Women In Motion dinner. François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, Iris Knob...
Studio Ghibli Honorary Palme d'or of the 77th Festival de Cannes In the presence of Gorō Miyazaki
The 77th Festival de Cannes is delighted to celebrate Studio Ghibli, legendary Japanese animation studio. On Monday, May 20, at 3.30pm, film director and Creative Development Director of the Ghibli Park Gorō Miyazaki, Hayao Miyazaki' son, will take to the stage of the Grand Théâtre Lumière to receive the Honorary Palme d'or, on behalf of the entire Studio Ghibli including the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Ghibli Park, from Festival President Iris Knobloch and Gener...
The Festival de Cannes and the City of Cannes are gearing up for Paris 2024! Sports personalities and athletes will be the guests of an exceptional evening on Tuesday, May 21, for the premiere screening of Mickaël Gamrasni’s documentary Olympiques! La France des Jeux, with its most prestigious ambassador, the Olympic flame! ...
The six new faces of La Résidence du Festival de Cannes
Sofia Alaoui, Rudolf Fitzgerald-Leonard, Theo Montoya, Eglé Razumaité, Diwa Shah and Anastasia Veber are the six new filmmakers welcomed to the 48th session of La Résidence du Festival de Cannes. From October 1, 2024 to February 15, 2025, they will live in Paris and benefit from a tailor-made program designed to help them write their first or second feature film. Rudolf FITZGERALD-LEONARD © Problemkind Film - Diwa SHAH © IMDB - Anastasia VEBER © Dusya...
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga World Premiere at the 77th Festival de Cannes
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ action adventure “FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Nine years after Mad Max: Fury Road, the Australian director, screenwriter and producer George Miller’s famous saga’s is back on the Croisette! The highly anticipated Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will be revealed in the presenc...
22.03.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO Interview : Breaking into the Film Industry with Ian Bjorn
Interview with Ian Bjorn, an upcoming fearless and talented actor shares his insight into his acting career and speaks on his time at the Cannes festival by Bella https://www.ianbjorn.com/ ...
By DJ Cook Jon Gosier is the founder and CEO of FilmHedge, a lending company that uses financial technology solutions to finance movies with up to $20 million per production. What brings you to the Cannes Film Festival? “This year, our company is one of the sponsors for a number of events here: the Producer’s Club, the Film Finance Forum, and VIP access to the red carpet itself,” Gosier responded. FilmHedge has participated in the festival for the p...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Plage Magnum custom ice cream bar - Cannes 2024
Plage Magnum is on the Croisette in Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival. There, many events and parties are hosted during each night of the festival. The venue boasts a custom ice cream bar where participants can choose their own toppings and chocolate shell. https://www.magnumicecream.com/fr/home.html ...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Prix de la Citoyenneté Award Ceremony - Cannes 2024
The Prix de la Citoyenneté is a prize awarded to a film in the Cannes official selection that best showcases humanism, secularism and universalism. This year's jury consisted Valérie Donzelli, Agathe Bonitzer, Isabelle Chenu, Claus Drexel and Frédéric Sojcher. The 2024 Prix de la Citoyenneté was awarded to the film Bird by Andrea Arnold. More about the Prix de la Citoyenneté https://www.prixdelacitoyennete.fr/ Bird: h...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Cannes Film Festival Queer Palm - Best Short Film Award
The 2024 Queer Palm award ceremony was held at Plage Magnum in Cannes, France. Read more about Queer Palm: https://queerpalm.org/en/ The winner for best short film was Las Novias Del Sur by Elena Lopez Riera https://www.semainedelacritique.com/fr/edition/2024/film/les-fiancees-du... ...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Un Certain Regard 2024 Award Ceremony
Celebrating a cinema of discoveries, the mission of Un Certain Regard is to bring out new trends, new paths and new countries of cinema. The 2024 selection offered 18 feature films including 8 first films which also compete for the Caméra d'or. When the Light Breaks by Rúnar Rúnarsson opened this year. Chaired by the Canadian actor, director, screenwriter and producer Xavier Dolan, the Jury is made up of the French-Senegalese screenwriter and director Ma&i...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Interview with Frédéric Sojcher
An interview with Frédéric Sojcher, a film scholar and member of the Jury for the Prix de la Citoyenneté. This occurred during the 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024. Interviewed by DJ Cook ...
25.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
George Lucas Receives Honorary Palme D'or
George Lucas received the honorary Palme D’or today in recognition for his legendary work. Lucas is best known as the creator of the Star Wars series as well as the founder of Lucasfilm. During his rendez-vous today he discussed his early career in hollywood, how he got started in film, and how he sees the industry today. Lucas started out studying anthropology and social sciences, it was on a whim that he decided to take the University of South...
24.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Walk and chat with Bruno - entering the Palais at the Cannes Film Festival
Bruno shows us his favorite entrance, the Riviera Lerins entrance, to the Palais for the Cannes Film Festival. This entrance goes along the water where all the fancy yachts docks for parties. Bruno recounts some memories on these boats. We also see the international pavilions and some of the fleet of Festival vehicles docked behind the Palais. ...
24.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Ricardo Teodoro Receives Louis Roederer Rising Star Award
Today the Louis Roederer foundation gave its rising star award to actor Ricardo Teodoro. The award has been given to the work of a burgeoning artist since 2017. This year Teodoro received the award for his work in the film Baby(2024). He received the award for playing the second lead of the film, Ronaldo. The film follows Wellington, a young man released from juvenile detention to find his parents have left him adrift and alone. Ronaldo attempts to help Wellington as both a mentor and a lover ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Martín Rodríguez FRFF Industry Excellence Award
During the 2024 edition of the French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) actor Martín Rodríguez was awarded the Industry Excellence award. May 17th 2024. French Riviera Film Festival: https://frenchrivierafilmfestival.com/ ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: French Riviera Film Festival 2024 Award Ceremony
Announcement of the winners and presentations of awards for the 2024 French Riviera Film Festival. https://frenchrivierafilmfestival.com/ Filmfestivals.com is one of the sponsors for the French Riviera Film Festival. ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Interview with Martín Rodríguez
Actor Martín Rodríguez was interviewed by Bruno Chatelin in Cannes, France. Rodríguez starred in Quimera by Tomás Vergara, which competed in the 2024 edition of the French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF). Rodríguez was also awarded with the FRFF 2024 Industry Excellence Award. Find Martín Rodríguez on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1448617/ and on Instagram: @martinrodriguezag ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Interview with Paweensuda Drouin
"Fahsai" Jennifer Paweensuda Drouin attended the 2024 Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive gala. Find her on Instagram @paweensuda Facebook Paweensuda Drouin and Tiktok Paweensuda.Drouin ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: 2024 International Cell Phone Cinema Showcase - Cannes award ceremony
2024 International Cell Phone Cinema Showcase - Cannes award ceremony with honorary jury president Bruno Chatelin. https://filmfreeway.com/International... ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: 2024 International Cell Phone Cinema Showcase - Cannes speeches
2024 International Cell Phone Cinema Showcase - Cannes speeches with honorary jury president Bruno Chatelin and Queen Mother Dr Delois Blakely who claims Sister Act, Whoopi Goldberg film is based on her 1987 autobiography The Harlem Street Nun. ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Interview with Nicholas Alexander - Cannes
"Alexander's multifaceted presence in Hollywood seamlessly bridges the realms of acting, producing, and directing, both on the grand cinematic stage and the intimate small screen. His cinematic journey found its inaugural chapter in the internationally acclaimed 'Tempting Fate,' marking his entrance as a feature film actor. This remarkable film not only graced the prestigious 2015 Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles but also commanded premieres in theater...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Interview with up-and-coming actor Ian Bjorn
By DJ Cook Ian Bjorn is an up-and-coming actor who was born in Switzerland to a Dutch father and a Danish mother. He moved to the UK at a young age and lives there today. This is Ian's first time in Cannes. He is excited to see what the festival has to offer! What are some recent projects that you’ve been working on? “The most recent one wrapped up about a month ago, called Sanctum (upcoming). It was a series where I played a god-worshiping cannibal. What does ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Isabelle Huppert et l’équipe du film La Prisonnière de Bordeaux sur la Plage Magnum® Cannes
La magie du Festival de Cannes s’intensifie lors d’une nouvelle soirée Magnum@ inoubliable, samedi 18 mai, après la projection très attendue de La Prisonnière de Bordeaux. L’équipe du film, dont la réalisatrice Patricia Mazuy et les talentueuses actrices Isabelle Huppert et Hafsia Herzi, était présente pour ce rendez-vous unique sous les étoiles. Présenté dans le cadre de la Quinzaine des ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Paolo Sorrentino discusses Parthenope
Today the team behind Parthenope held a press conference to discuss the film’s release. Paolo Sorrentino discussed the vision behind the film as well as the creative process bringing it to fruition. He emphasized the personal nature of the film as a representation of the city in which he grew up. “(Parthenope) does not judge, as a city doesn’t. She’s a mirror of the city where I grew up.” They went on to discuss the asthetics and thematic nu...
22.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Motel Destino, directed by Karim Aïnouz, shows at Festival
The neon-hued Motel Destino, a roadside sex hotel steaming under the burning blue skies of the northeastern coast of Brazil, is run by hot-headed Elias and his restless younger wife Dayana. The unexpected arrival of 21-year-old Heraldo, on the run after a botched hit, disrupts the established order. As the tropical noir plays out, loyalties and desires intertwine to reveal that destiny has its own enigmatic design. Directed by : Karim AÏNOUZ Year of production: 2024 Country: Brazil, ...
22.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Grand Tour Premieres at Festival
Rangoon, Burma, 1917. Edward, a civil servant for the British Empire, runs away from his fiancée Molly the day she arrives to get married. During his travels, however, panic gives way to melancholy. Contemplating the emptiness of his existence, the cowardly Edward wonders what has become of Molly… Determined to get married and amused by Edward’s move, Molly follows his trail on this Asian grand tour. Directed by : Miguel Gomes Year of production: 2024 Country: Portugal...
22.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Another Eight Seconds” is the Latest Film from 805 Beer Following Gripping Life Story of Legendary Bull Rider Stetson Lawrence who retired from the PBR at the height of his career after severe neck injury Paso Robles, CA (embargoed until May 16, 2024) – Today, 805 Beer premiered its latest documentary film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Keith Malloy, “Another Eight Seconds,” which follows 805 Authentico and American pro bull rider Stetson Lawrence. The film is an in...
22.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Phillip Bergson speech in Cannes
Speech by Philip Bergson in Cannes, 2024. Phillip Bergson: "winner of the Student Journalist of the Year competition in the UK weekly New Statesman, as a Classics Scholar Phillip Bergson then founded the Oxford Film Festival and, on graduating, was selected by “The Sunday Times” as a ‘New Critic’ and in the same week began broadcasting on film for many BBC Radio programmes. A contributor to the “Times Literary Supplement”, “TES”, “Scr...
22.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: Interview with Phillip Bergson, UK Film Critic
Interview with Philip Bergson, UK Film Critic and long-time blog contributer here on Filmfestivals.com. Find his blog at https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/ph... Phillip Bergson: "winner of the Student Journalist of the Year competition in the UK weekly New Statesman, as a Classics Scholar Phillip Bergson then founded the Oxford Film Festival and, on graduating, was selected by “The Sunday Times” as a ‘New Critic’ and in th...
22.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
American Pavilion's In Conversation Series: Demi Moore
By DJ Cook American actress and producer Demi Moore makes her return to Cannes after 27 years. This year, she is hosting the amfAR gala. Moore is excited to come back to Cannes and see how far things have come since the last time she visited the festival. In regards to returning and hosting the event, Moore said, “I felt like it was the perfect way to complete my visit.” Also this year, Demi Moore stars in the in-competition film The Substance, which premieres tonight, May 18th, ...
19.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Cannes setting up for the 77th edition
The city of Cannes, France is transforming as setup for the 77th annual international film festival is well underway! The full festivities will commence this Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. Follow along for all of the festival news through videos here on YouTube, blogposts on our website, and various social media platforms. Video by DJ Cook ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
The Second Act by Quentin Dupieux: Press Conference
Press conference with Quentin Dupieux, director of "Le Deuxième acte", accompanied by his team : Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel and Raphaël Quenard, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Cannes gearing up for Paris 2024 Olympics
Christine Caron / Alain Bernard / Melvyn Richardson / Mélina Robert-Michon © Elephant. RR The Festival de Cannes and the City of Cannes are gearing up for Paris 2024! Sports personalities and athletes will be the guests of an exceptional evening on Tuesday, May 21, for the premiere screening of Mickaël Gamrasni’s documentary Olympiques! La France des Jeux, with its most prestigious ambassador, the Olympic flame! When the Olympiads of sport meet...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Festival de Cannes Opening Ceremony live in French cinemas
© Valery Hache / AFP The Festival de Cannes is pleased to announce that it will share its Opening event with cinema-goers again this year. Both Opening ceremony and film will be broadcast live in hundreds of French cinemas, an initiative of the Festival de Cannes, together with France Télévisions, FNCF (Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français) and CNC (Centre National du Cinéma), with the friendly support of AFCAE (Association Franç...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Le Deuxième Acte (The Second Act), Quentin Dupieux’s new comic mise en abyme
THE SECOND ACT © Chi-Fou-Mi / Arte France Cinéma In thirteen films, Quentin Dupieux has made the absurd a genre unto itself. The unclassifiable and prolific French director is opening the 77th Festival de Cannes Out of Competition with Le Deuxième acte (The Second Act), a new comedy that is a mirror effect of cinema, promising an edition focused on the essence of film. Just this once, Quentin Dupieux has deliberately chosen to keep quiet and not say anything about his thirte...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Napoléon as seen by Abel Gance for the opening of Cannes Classics, interview with Frédéric Bonnaud
By Charlotte Pavard NAPOLÉON VU PAR ABEL GANCE © La Cinémathèque française Napoléon as seen by Abel Gance, screening for the opening of Cannes Classics of the first part (3h40) of Abel Gance’s monumental film (1927), in the presence of Costa-Gavras, president of the Cinémathèque Française, and of Frédéric Bonnaud, its managing director. Bonnaud describes the story of the exceptional reconstruction of thi...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
The 77th Festival de Cannes is open!
Meryl Streep, Juliette Binoche, Camille Cottin & the Jury of Feature films - Opening ceremony © Andreas Rentz / Getty “You may not be aware of this, but you are about to enter a parallel universe called the Cannes Vortex.” Camille Cottin was already on stage at the Grand Théâtre Lumière when lights went on for this 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes. Driven by the energy of the Worakls Orchestra, the French actress placed the twelve days of the Fes...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
FENG LIU YI DAI (CAUGHT BY THE TIDES) is showing today at Festival
An enduring but fragile love story shared by Qiaoqiao and Bin, set in China, from the early 2000s to the present day. Caught up in each other, Qiaoqiao and Bin enjoyed all that the city had to offer, singing and dancing. Until one day, Bin finds himself wanting to try his luck in a bigger place than Datong. He left without any notice. Some time later, Qiaoqiao decides to go on a journey to look for him. Traversing all of his past films, Jia Zhangke delivers an epic look at the romantic destiny...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
VIDEO: 77th Cannes Film Festival Setup - May 12th 2024
The city of Cannes, France is transforming as setup for the 77th annual international film festival is well underway! The full festivities will commence this Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. Follow along for all of the festival news through videos here on YouTube, blogposts on our website, and various social media platforms. ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Kinds of Kindness premiering at Festival
KINDS OF KINDNESS is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader. Directed by : Yorgos LANTHIMOS Year of production: 2024 Country: United States, United Kingdom Duration: 165 CREDITS YORGOS LANTHIMOS D...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
EMILIA PÉREZ, directed by Jacques Audiard, premieres at Festival
Overqualified and undervalued, Rita is a lawyer at a large firm that is more interested in getting criminals off the hook than bringing them to justice. One day, she is given an unexpected way out, when cartel leader Manitas hires her to help him withdraw from his business and realize a plan he has been secretly preparing for years: to become the woman he has always dreamt of being. Directed by : Jacques AUDIARD Year of production: 2024 Country: France Duration: 130 CREDITS JACQUE...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Paul Schrader's Oh, Canada Premieres at Festival
A famed Canadian documentary filmmaker, gives a final interview to one of his former students to tell the whole truth about his life. A confession filmed right in front of his wife… Directed by : Paul SCHRADER Year of production: 2024 Country: United States Duration: 95 CREDITS PAUL SCHRADER Director PAUL SCHRADER Screenplay ANDREW WONDER Cinematography DEBORAH JENSEN Production Design PHOSPHORESCENT Music BENJAMIN RODRIGUEZ JR. Editing JA...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Paolo Sorrentino's PARTHENOPE premieres at Festival
The long journey of Parthenope’s life, from her birth in 1950 till today. A feminine epic, devoid of heroism but brimming with an inexorable passion for freedom, Naples, and the faces of love—all those true, pointless, and unspeakable loves. The perfect Capri summer, the lightheartedness of youth. Which ends in ambush. And then all the others—the Neapolitans, men and women, observed and loved, disillusioned and vital, their waves of melancholy, their tragic ironies and deject...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Megalopolis premiering at Cannes Film Festival
Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America.The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Marcello Mio Premieres at Festival
This is the story of a woman named Chiara. She is an actress, the daughter of Marcello Mastroianni and Catherine Deneuve. During a summer that sees her reality fall into disarray, Chiara decides to live as her father. She dresses like him. She speaks like him. She breathes like him. Chiara’s impersonation is so convincing that people around her begin to believe. They call her “Marcello.” Directed by : Christophe HONORÉ Year of production: 2024 Country: France ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Anora, a film by Sean Baker, shows at Festival
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Directed by : Sean BAKER Year of production: 2024 Country: United States Duration: 138 CREDITS SEAN BAKER Director SEAN BAKER Screenplay DREW DANIELS Cinematography STEPHEN PHELPS Production Design MATTHEW ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
The Surfer team inaugurates Magnum Cannes Beach during an evening full of “good vibes”!
To properly inaugurate its emblematic beach in Cannes, Magnum® welcomed the crew of the film The Surfer last night. Led by director Lorcan Finnegan, Nicolas Cage and the many actors in the film shared their enthusiasm with the audience and released the pressure during an unforgettable opening evening, as only Magnum® knows how to organize them. The credits of The Surfer feature an exceptional cast, with an impressive filmography: Nicolas Cage (Birdy, Sai...
12.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Semaine de la Critique President of the Jury steps down and Sylvie Pialat has accepted to take over
Sylvie Pialat, President of the Jury of the 63ʳᵈ Semaine de la Critique ©DAVID BALICK CHANGES IN LA SEMAINE DE LA CRITIQUE'S JURY Due to personal reasons, Rodrigo Sorogoyen unfortunately has to step down as President of the jury for the 63rd Semaine de la Critique. Sylvie Pialat has accepted to take over as President of the Jury. French director Iris Kaltenbäck, who successfully presented The Rapture at La Semaine last year, joins the ...
11.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Cinéma de la Plage 2024 The Festival de Cannes under the stars
Every day at 9:30PM, the Festival de Cannes reinvents itself as night falls, transforming the Croisette's Plage Macé, opposite the Majestic hotel, into an open-air cinema. In addition to the screenings, meetings and Official Selection events held at the Palais des Festivals, this is another way for everyone to get involved to the great cinema party. On the programme for the 77th Festival: teams on stage, world premieres, suspense, action, Jackie Chan, Brian De Palma, Ma...
10.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
All the French films at the 77th Cannes Film Festival
The 2024 edition of the Cannes International Film Festival, which runs from May 15 through 25, offers another magnificent portrait of contemporary French cinema, with six French films vying for the Palme d'Or. And as is the case every year, France, the home of cinema and the cradle of numerous international co-productions, will be present in all sections, with a total of almost 100 titles produced or co-produced by France, including minority-French productions and shorts. The festiva...
09.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Photo credit: © Alfonse Chiu Kering and the Festival de Cannes are proud to present the 2024 Women In Motion Emerging Talent Award to Malaysian filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu, selected by Swiss director and 2023 Emerging Talent awardee Carmen Jaquier. Since 2019, the promising female director is chosen by the preceding Award winner to follow in her footsteps and receive this prize, which includes a grant of €50,000 to support the creation of her next film project. The presentation will...
09.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Judith Godrèche's short film: Moi aussi selected at the 77th Festival de Cannes
© Maneki Films The Festival de Cannes, which runs from May 14 to 25, will present French actress, director, screenwriter and producer Judith Godrèche's new short film, which highlights the stories of victims of sexual violence. These individual experiences add to her own, underscoring their sadly universal nature. The Festival de Cannes thus wishes to give resonance to these personal accounts. Cinema looks at the world, and sometimes, calls it out. Through gestures o...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Meryl Streep Guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the 77th Festival de Cannes
Meryl Streep will be the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the 77th Festival de Cannes which will take place on the stage of the Grand Théâtre Lumière on Tuesday, May 14. A celebrated figure in American cinema, the American actress will kick-off the upcoming edition which will draw to a close on Saturday, May 25th with the awards’ list given by the President of the Jury, Greta Gerwig. After Jeanne Moreau, Marco Bellocchio, Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Pie...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
The Jury of the 77e Festival de Cannes
Greta Gerwig © Ben Rayner / Ebru Ceylan © Nuri Bilge Ceylan / Lily Gladstone © Lindsay Siu / Eva Green © Xavier Torres-Bacchetta / Nadine Labaki © Jihad Hojeili / Juan Antonio Bayona © Germán Romani / Pierfrancesco Favino © Pablo Arroyo / Kore-eda Hirokazu © Mikiya Takimoto / Omar Sy © Selly SY The Jury for the 77th Festival de Cannes, chaired by Greta Gerwig, will include Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, American actres...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Cannes Classics 2024 Full line up
© Festival de Cannes The Cannes Classics selection, created twenty years ago, once again features celebrations, restored prints and documentaries. It will be marked by the presence of great artists: Faye Dunaway, Wim Wenders, Sylvia Chang, Costa-Gavras, Raymond Depardon, Marco Bellocchio, Ron Howard, Frederick Wiseman, Dong-ho Kim, Montxo Armendáriz and more, to visit the history of cinema with those who preserve and restore our heritage, those who distribute and show film...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
The Un Certain Regard Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes
The Canadian actor, director, screenwriter and producer Xavier Dolan will be the President of the Un Certain Regard Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes. He will be joined by French-Senegalese screenwriter and director Maïmouna Doucouré, Moroccan director, screenwriter and producer Asmae El Moudir, German-Luxembourg actress Vicky Krieps, and American film critic, director, and writer Todd McCarthy. They will be in charge of awarding prizes for the Un Certain Regard section, which sh...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Short films and La Cinef Jury and selections of the 77th Festival de Cannes
Flanked by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Paolo Moretti, Claudine Nougaret and Vladimir Perišić, the Belgian actress Lubna Azabal will award the Short Film Palme d'or and the 3 La Cinef prizes, the Festival de Cannes' selection dedicated to student films. The Jury will discover the 11 films in the Short Film Competition and the 18 films in La Cinef selection unveiled today. Short films and La Cinef Jury and selections of the 77th Festival de Cannes Lubna Azabal © Domin...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Napoléon by Abel Gance (1st period) opening Cannes Classics at the 77th Festival de Cannes
Napoléon by Abel Gance (1st period)! A legend known to cinephiles the world over, a major work of the silent era, one of the most monumental restorations in the history of filmmaking will be unveiled on May 14 as a world premiere: Napoléon by Abel Gance (1st period), in a version resulting from a colossal, passionate effort by the Cinémathèque française, with the support of the CNC. (photo: Still from the film Napoléon by Abel Gance © La Cin&e...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Palms high in the sky for the official poster of the 77th Festival de Cannes
© Shochiku Co., Ltd. / Kurosawa Prod. – Graphic design © Hartland Villa Rhapsody in August by Akira Kurosawa (1991) All the poetic beauty, hypnotic magic and apparent simplicity of the cinema emerge in this scene from Rhapsody in August, authored by the great Japanese master Akira Kurosawa, 81 at the time. In this film, presented Out of Competition in Cannes in 1991, a grandmother who was a victim of the Nagasaki bombing on August 9, 1945, passes on her faith in love an...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
The Second Act Quentin Dupieux's new comedy to open the 77th Festival de Cannes May 14
Quentin Dupieux's Le Deuxième Acte (The Second Act), the latest film from the prolific French director and screenwriter, who is also a musician, will open the forthcoming Festival de Cannes. Presented Out of Competition as a world premiere on the Croisette on Tuesday, May 14, this four-part comedy will be released in all French cinemas on the same day. To launch the festivities of the 77th edition, a daring and unpredictable artist will stride the red carpet at the Grand Th&e...
08.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
The masterpiece of which is Bird, directed by Andrea Arnold
Written by Isabella Walker With Director, Andrea Arnold along with actors, Jason Buda as Hunter, Jasmine Hobson as Peyton, James Nelson Joyce as Skate, Frankie Box as Kayleigh, Barry Keoghan as Bug, Franz Rogowski as Bird, and Nykiya Adams as Bailey, the film encapsulates a beautifully captured story of abuse, friendship, homelessness, puberty, growing up, trust, and togetherness awarding a 7 minute well deserved standing ovation from its audience. An emotionally captivating film of a teenag...
04.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
Opening the curtains of the festival: "The Second Act"
Written by Isabella Walker The emotions were high and positive as the night started with special guests, Meryl Streep, Greta Gerwig, Juliette Binoche, and many more. The house was full of well-known directors, actors, and actresses, producers. The jury introduced the jury for the 77th Festival de Cannes including Ebru Ceylan, Lily Gladstone, Eva Green, Nadine Labaki, Juan Antonio Bayona, Pierfrancesco Favino, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Omar Sy, ...
04.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
SIDESHOW AND JANUS FILMS ACQUIRE NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS TO PAYAL KAPADIA’S ‘ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT’
First Indian Film to Screen In Competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 Years (Cannes, France - May 20, 2024) - Sideshow and Janus Films announced today that they have acquired all North American rights to ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT, written and directed by Payal Kapadia. The film is the first Indian film to screen in Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years. It’s also one of only four films in the Competition directed by a woman. Kapadia previously brought her doc...
04.05.2024 | Cannes's blog
The Official Selection of the 77th Festival de Cannes unveiled today!
The Official Selection for the 77th Festival de Cannes was unveiled on 11 April at 11a.m., during the annual meeting with the French and international press, in the presence of Iris Knobloch, President of the Festival de Cannes, and Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate. Discover the list of feature films selected in Competition, Un Certain Regard, Out of Competition, Midnight Screenings, Cannes Premiere and Special Screenings. Read here the full listing! My personal pick: Coppola, Cronenberg, Yórgos LÁNTHIMOS, Paolo SORRENTINO, Paul SCHRADER, Kevin Costner, Rithy PANH and Mad Max ...
For its 77th edition, the Festival de Cannes launches its Immersive Competition
Because there are now original works that are pushing the boundaries of storytelling, the Festival de Cannes will introduce a new competition, the "Immersive Competition" for its 77th edition. In 2017, Alejandro González Iñárritu made history at the 70th edition of the Festival de Cannes with his groundbreaking virtual reality piece, Carne y Arena (Virtually Present, Physically Invisible) marking the first immersive work ever presented as an official selec...
Some sketch memories from last year!
Fallen leaves by Aki Kaurismäki sketched by Nesta at the press conference
Fallen Leaves directed by Aki Kaurismaki is a fourth trilogy on Beauty and love in this world, a brief encounter kept simple. Aki sets his colours and two actors against a glow of crimson and offers green and white asparagus tips, the perfect companiment to “Un Vin mousseuz, un tout petit verre, ca s’appetite un aperitif”. There is love and there is comedy, and pride in hard work and very funny Trap (the Finnish translation for Alma’s character). Jussi plays his role w...
Anatomie d'une Chute sketched by Nesta Morgan
The film stars Sandra Hüller as a writer trying to prove her innocence in her husband's death. The film had its world premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2023, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and the Queer Palm, and won the Palm Dog Award. Sketched by Nesta Morgan during the press conference Nesta's sketchbooks are full of the character and environment settings of both cinema and literary worlds, they are an origin...
Leo, Martin and Robert sketched by Nesta for " Killers of The Flower Moon "
Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro Incorporate story expressed by engagement with language. Truth, Freedom and Who didn’t do or create earnest prayer. Behind the humour is work. Nesta 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 Tale...
Zone of Interest press conference sketched by Nesta
Production designer Chris Oddy built the garden set in Auschwitz as location for The Cannes festival film in competition, Zone of Interest. Director Jonathan Glazer strikes calm on set by his and the crew’s organised absence, leaving the cinematography to unfold with no lights and only cameras placed to surround the performance of the cast. Sandra Huller and Christian Friedel are dressed to perform their roles in costumes that are spoken of as super present by the costume designer Malgor...
Nesta Sketching the stars from Cannes
Look back at Nesta's art from the previous festival
Filmfestivals.com ranked N°2 in the top 80 film festival blogs and websites by Feedspot
33 years later, 1056 newsletter blasts later...Very proud of this recognition and the feedback from our filmmakers audience. Thank you Feedspot! About Feedspot Lists and Ranking Feedspot discovers, categorises and ranks blogs, podcasts and influencers in several niche categories. We have curated over 250,000 popular blogs and categorised them in more than 5,000 niche categories and industries. With millions of blogs on th...
Rodrigo Sorogoyen Jury President of the 63rd Semaine de la Critique
© RICCARDO GHILARDI Spanish film director, screenwriter, and producer Rodrigo Sorogoyen to be Jury President of the 63rd edition of La Semaine de la Critique. Politically committed film director Rodrigo Sorogoyen sheds a harsh light on society, questions human nature, successfully bringing critics and the general public together around his work. After his studying at Madrid’s ECAM film school, Rodrigo Sorogoyen wrote screenplays for TV series and co-direc...
George Lucas will receivean Honorary Palme d'or of the 77th Festival de Cannes
A Hollywood legend, the director, screenwriter and producer George Lucas will receive the Honorary Palme d'or on Saturday, May 25, at the Closing Ceremony of the 77th Festival de Cannes, to be broadcast live on French TV channel France 2. At the mere mention of his name, a whole section of the Seventh Art lights up, and you can hear a few unforgettable music notes (by John Williams!). Inseparable from the Star Wars and Indiana Jones sagas, George Lucas has forever given the blockbus...
Kevin Costner brings his latest film Horizon, An American Saga at the 77th Festival de Cannes
Kevin Costner has always aim to paint a portrait of America: its origins, its flaws and its legends. As we know from Dances with Wolves, the Western has become his preferred genre for expressing his political commitment to democracy and the environment. “I'd like to thank the Festival de Cannes for including my film Horizon, An American Saga in this year's selection," says Kevin Costner. “It's been 20 years since I've had the pleasure of being o...
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga World Premiere at the 77th Festival de Cannes
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ action adventure “FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Nine years after Mad Max: Fury Road, the Australian director, screenwriter and producer George Miller’s famous saga’s is back on the Croisette! The highly anticipated Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will be revealed in the presenc...
Cannes Festival and Marché du Film 2023 coverage from filmfestivals.com
Video coverage on our youtube account followed by 18 600 with 2900 vidéos) Playlist : Cannes 2023 (cannes coverage : 46 videos and Interviews Playlist : Fan de cannes (cannes coverage : 379 videos and interviews) 380 articles publiés https://www.youtube.com/@fest21comfilmfestivalscom/featured CANNES FESTIVAL Coverage 125 articles + 41 articles en français MARCHE DU FILM Coverage 194 articles + 20 articles en français &nbs...
Xavier Dolan, President of the Un Certain Regard Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes
Xavier Dolan © Shayne Laverdière «Let's hold on to our dreams, because together we can change the world. Anything is possible for those who dare, work and never give up.» With this statement, filmmaker Xavier Dolan received the Jury Prize for Mommy at the 67th Festival de Cannes in 2014. At the helm of the Un Certain Regard Jury, he will celebrate the thirst for discovery and passion for others’ talent. ...
VIDEO: what a spectacular slideshow looking back at Cannes 2023 Red Carpet
Photography by Laurent Hou Starring Harrison Ford, Leonardo di Caprio, Bob de Niro and Scorsese, Tom Hanks, Michael Douglas and many more ...
Greta Gerwig, will be the Jury President of the 77th Cannes Film Festival
Greta Gerwig © Ben Rayner Following a year in which she beat every record with her film Barbie, the American director, screenwriter, and actress Greta Gerwig is to preside over the feature film Competition Jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which takes place May 14 – 25 2024. A heroine of our modern times, Greta Gerwig shakes up the status quo between a highly codified cinema industry and an era that is demanding greater expansiveness. And she’s a cinephile. &l...
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Iris Knobloch, la présidente du Festival de Cannes, reçoit le prix du rayonnement culturel
Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français 2024 : Iris Knobloch, la présidente du Festival de Cannes, reçoit le prix du rayonnement culturel en présence de Brigitte Macron au Quai d’Orsay. Présidente du Festival de Cannes, Iris Knobloch a été récompensée pour son rôle essentiel dans l’influence culturelle mondiale de la France à travers cet événement emblématique. Les s...
Vox Milo Festival : l’autre festival de Cannes
Du 10 au 14 mars 2025, l'île Sainte-Marguerite, au large de Cannes, accueillera la huitième édition du Vox Milo Festival, le festival des jeunes talents de la création cinématographique des Missions Locales. Vox Milo Festival est le festival des créations audiovisuelles, sonores et scénaristiques à caractère citoyen réalisées par des jeunes âgés de 16 à 25 ans, accompagnés par les Missio...
Frissonnez au Festival de Cannes ! Pavillon noir, la griffe des grands polars.
DU SANG SUR LE TAPIS ROUGE - Jean-Marie PALACH Depuis douze ans, un accident endeuille chaque année le Festival de Cannes. La victime est toujours un proche de Claude Bergerac, le célèbre producteur de films. A la veille de la soixante-septième édition, la commissaire Clémence Malvoisin est dépêchée sur la Croisette, sous une identité d’emprunt. Adoptée par les stars, elle tente de prévenir le pro...
Iris Knobloch reconduite à la Présidence du Festival de Cannes
Iris Knobloch © Olivier Vigerie - Festival de Cannes Le Conseil d’Administration de l’Association Française du Festival International du Film a réélu à l’unanimité Iris Knobloch à la Présidence du Festival de Cannes pour un second mandat de trois ans. Ce nouveau mandat, qui débutera en juillet 2025, couvrira les éditions 2...
Juliette Binoche, Présidente du Jury du 78e Festival de Cannes
Juliette Binoche © Photograph by Brigitte Lacombe L’éclat d’un rire qui emporte tout, l’idéal d’un engagement dans son art et son époque : Juliette Binoche a conquis le public et les critiques en réunissant dans une filmographie-monde les plus grands cinéastes d’aujourd’hui. 40 ans exactement après sa première ap...
Les six nouveaux visages de la Résidence du Festival
Rudolf FITZGERALD-LEONARD © Problemkind Film - Diwa SHAH © IMDB - Anastasia VEBER © Dusya Sobol - Eglé RAZUMAITE © Nikita Ševcov - Sofia ALAOUI © Mehdi Sefrioui - Theo MONTOYA © Nata Teva Sofia Alaoui, Rudolf Fitzgerald-Leonard, Theo Montoya, Eglé Razumaité, Diwa Shah et Anastasia Veber sont les six nouveaux cinéastes accueillis à la 48...
La 48e Résidence du Festival de Cannes
Au fil des années, la Résidence du Festival de Cannes s’est imposée comme un lieu essentiel pour les talents émergents du cinéma international. Du 1er octobre 2024 au 15 février 2025, la 48e session accueille à Paris quatre réalisatrices et deux réalisateurs prometteurs : Sofia Alaoui, Rudolf Fitzgerald-Leonard, Theo Montoya, Eglé Razumaite, Diwa Shah et Anastasia Veber. Ils seront également présents ...
The 48th Résidence of the Festival de Cannes
Over the years, the Résidence du Festival de Cannes has established itself as a key venue for many of the world’s emerging film talents. From October 1, 2024, to February 15, 2025, the 48th session welcomes six promising new filmmakers, four women and two men, in Paris : Sofia Alaoui, Rudolf Fitzgerald-Leonard, Theo Montoya, Eglé Razumaite, Diwa Shah and Anastasia Veber. They will also be in Cannes from May 13 to 24, 2025. La Résidence du Festival ...
Le palmarès des jurys et sélections parallèles de Cannes
Prix Fipresci Compétition : Les graines du figuier sauvage de Mohammad Rassoulof Un Certain regard : L’histoire de Souleymane de Boris Lojkine Sélections parallèles : Desert of Namibia de Yôko Yamanaka (Quinzaine des cinéastes) Quinzaine des cinéastes Prix SACD Ma vie, ma gueule de Sophie Filli&egrav...
Le Palmarès de la Semaine de la Critique
Prix décernés par le jury Sylvie Pialat, présidente du jury Ben Croll, Iris Kaltenbäck, Virginie Surdej, Eliane Umuhire Grand Prix Simon de la montaña (Simon of the mountain) de Federico Luis Prix French Touch du jury Blue Sun Palace de Constance Tsang Prix Fondation Louis Roederer de la Révélation Ricardo Teodoro pour Baby de Marcelo Caetano ...
Le Palmarès Un Certain Regard 2024
Célébrant un cinéma de découvertes, la mission d’Un Certain Regard est de faire émerger de nouvelles tendances, de nouvelles voies et de nouveaux pays de cinéma. La sélection 2024 a proposé 18 longs métrages dont 8 premiers films qui concourent également pour la Caméra d’or. When the Light Breaks de Rúnar Rúnarsson a été projeté en ouverture cette ...
Le Palmarès de la 27e édition de La Cinef
Le Jury des courts métrages et de La Cinef présidé par Lubna Azabal et composé de Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Paolo Moretti, Claudine Nougaret et Vladimir Perišić a décerné les prix de La Cinef aujourd’hui lors d’une cérémonie en salle Buñuel, suivie de la projection des films primés. La sélection comptait 18 films d’étudiants en c...
Les films récompensés à Cannes et leur représentaion à l'export
Alors que le Festival de Cannes et le Marché du Film viennent de toucher à leur fin, l’Association des Exportateurs de Films (ADEF), composée de sociétés allant des TPE aux grands groupes, adresse ses plus sincères félicitations aux équipes des films récompensés et aux exportateurs français qui les représentent en grande majorité cette année. Le fonds de soutien à la promotion intern...
Prix Queer Palm 2024 Lukas DHONT président du jury, les juré.es Hugo Bardin (acteur, réalisateur, performeur et vainqueur de Drag Race France, France) – Sophie Letourneur (réalisatrice et actrice, France) – Juliana Rojas (réalisatrice, Brésil) – Jad Salfiti (journaliste et réalisateur, Royaume-Uni et Palestine) Ont retenu parmi les dix-huit longs métrages et cinq courts métrages COURT MÉTRAGE La Queer P...
Prix de la meilleure création sonore du Festival de Cannes 2024
« ARMAND » de HALFDAN ULLMANN TØNDEL PRIX DE LA MEILLEURE CRÉATION SONORE 2024 « Un Certain Regard » Sous le parrainage oGiciel de la Ville de Cannes Sous l’égide de son président, le trompettiste et compositeur Ibrahim MAALOUF, et de sa coprésidente, l’actrice Elsa ZYLBERSTEIN, le jury de la 6ème édition du Prix de la Meilleure Création Sonore, composé de l’actrice Cyrielle CL...
Le Prix du Jury œcuménique 2024 au Festival de Cannes
Le Jury œcuménique 2024 attribue son Prix au film : LES GRAINES DU FIGUIER SAUVAGE de Mohammad Rasoulof Iran / Allemagne / France (Compétition Officielle) Quand la religion s’associe au pouvoir politique et au patriarcat, elle peut détruire les relations les plus intimes et la dignité des personnes, comme l’incarne ce drame familial iranien. Le jury a été sensible à sa richesse symbolique, son dé...
Le Palmarès du 77e Festival de Cannes
Après 11 jours d'une édition exceptionnelle, le Jury du 77e Festival de Cannes, présidé par la réalisatrice, scénariste et actrice américaine Greta Gerwig, entourée de la scénariste et photographe turque Ebru Ceylan, de l’actrice américaine Lily Gladstone, de l’actrice française Eva Green, de la réalisatrice et scénariste libanaise Nadine Labaki, du réalisa...
Le Prix de la Citoyenneté est attribué à l'un des films de la compétition officielle pour ses qualités artistiques et ses valeurs d'humanisme, de laïcité et d'universalisme. Pour sa sixième édition Le Prix de la Citoyenneté 2024 a été attribué (le samedi 25 mai à 13h3O au Salon des Ambassadeurs du Palais du Festival) à l’unanimité a...
Montée des marches du Jury du Prix de la Citoyenneté
Avec nous ce soir Vendredi 17 mai 2024 sur le tapis rouge, le jury du Prix de la citoyenneté 2024. Nous pensons d’abord avec émotion aux deux personnalités disparues cette année : &bul...
Colored reçoit le Prix de la Meilleure Œuvre Immersive du 77e Festival de Cannes
Le Jury de la Compétition Immersive du 77e Festival de Cannes a décerné le 23 mai à la Plage des Palmes le prix de la Meilleure Œuvre Immersive, récompensant l'une des huit œuvres en compétition, comprenant des travaux en réalité virtuelle, réalité augmentée, projection vidéo et holographie. Le Jury, présidé par la réalisatrice et scéna...
Le Jury œcuménique de Cannes fête son 50ème anniversaire
En 1974, c’était à un jeune réalisateur de 29 ans, que le Jury œcuménique de Cannes remettait son premier trophée. Rainer Werner Fassbinder inaugurait ainsi, avec Tous les Autres s’appellent Ali, une longue liste de films distingués pour leurs qualités artistiques et les valeurs humaines ou spirituelles qu’ils illustrent. Invité par le Festival de Cannes à remettre son prix à un film de la Comp&...
Le Jury du 77e Festival de Cannes
Jury des longs métrages 2024 © FDC Le Jury du 77e Festival de Cannes présidé par Greta Gerwig sera composé de la scénariste et photographe turque Ebru Ceylan, de l’actrice américaine Lily Gladstone, de l’actrice française Eva Green, de la réalisatrice et scénariste libanaise Nadine Labaki, du réalisateur, producteur et scénariste espagnol Juan Antonio Bayona, de l’acteur italien Pierfrancesco Fav...
Cinéma de la Plage 2024 : Le Festival de Cannes sous les étoiles
Cinéma de la Plage © MP / Festival de Cannes Tous les jours à 21h30, le Festival de Cannes se réinvente à la nuit tombée et transforme la plage Macé de la Croisette, située en face de l’hôtel Majestic, en salle de cinéma à ciel ouvert. En parallèle des projections, rencontres et événements de la Sélection officielle qui se tiennent au Palais des Festivals, c&rs...
Meryl Streep Invitée d’honneur de la cérémonie d’ouverture du 77e Festival de Cannes
Meryl Streep © Brigitte Lacombe Meryl Streep sera l’invitée d’honneur de la cérémonie d’ouverture du 77e Festival de Cannes qui se déroulera le mardi 14 mai sur la scène du Grand Théâtre Lumière. Figure célébrée du cinéma américain, l’actrice américaine donnera le coup d’envoi de cette nouvelle édition qui s’achèvera le samedi 25 ma...
Le 77e Festival de Cannes est ouvert !
Meryl Streep, Juliette Binoche, Camille Cottin & le Jury des Longs métrages - Cérémonie d'ouverture © Andreas Rentz / Getty « Vous l’ignorez peut-être mais vous vous apprêtez à entrer dans un monde parallèle qu’on appelle le Vortex cannois. » Camille Cottin était déjà sur la scène du Grand Théâtre Lumière lorsque les lumières se sont allumées sur cett...
L'équipe du film Maria fête la projection à la Quinzaine sur la Plage Magnum®
La Plage Magnum® fait tanguer la nuit de Cannes lors d’une soirée iconique autour du film Maria ! La magie du cinéma s’empare une fois de plus de la Plage Magnum® Cannes avec la présentation du film Maria, ce mardi 21 mai. Réalisé par la talentueuse Jessica Palud, ce biopic captivant dévoile l’ascension fulgurante de la jeune Maria Schneider à la fin des années 60, alors qu’elle s’a...
Le Deuxième Acte, la nouvelle mise en abyme comique de Quentin Dupieux
LE DEUXIEME ACTE © Chi-Fou-Mi / Arte France Cinéma En treize films, Quentin Dupieux a érigé l’absurde en genre à part entière. L’inclassable et prolifique réalisateur hexagonal ouvre le 77e Festival de Cannes Hors Compétition avec Le Deuxième acte, une nouvelle comédie en jeux de miroirs sur le 7e Art, et la promesse d’une édition tournée vers l’essence du cinéma. Une fois n’e...
Napoléon vu par Abel Gance en ouverture de Cannes Classics, interview de Frédéric Bonnaud
Par Charlotte Pavard NAPOLÉON VU PAR ABEL GANCE © La Cinémathèque française Napoléon vu par Abel Gance : présentation en ouverture de Cannes Classics de la première partie (3h40) du film monumental d’Abel Gance (1927), en présence de Costa-Gravas, président de la Cinémathèque française, et de Frédéric Bonnaud, son directeur général. Ce dernier déroule l&rs...
La cérémonie d’Ouverture en direct dans les salles de cinéma françaises
Le Festival de Cannes est heureux d’annoncer le renouvellement de l’opération « Ouverture ». Cérémonie et film d’Ouverture seront ainsi retransmis en direct dans un grand nombre de salles de cinéma françaises, une opération initiée par le Festival de Cannes, avec France Télévisions, la Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français et le CNC, avec le soutien amical de l’AFCAE...
Le Festival de Cannes a renouvellé de l’opération « Ouverture ». Cérémonie et film d’Ouverture ont ainsi été retransmis en direct dans un grand nombre de salles de cinéma françaises, une opération initiée par le Festival de Cannes, avec France Télévisions, la Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français et le CNC, avec le soutien amical de l...
L’équipe de The Surfer inaugure la Plage Magnum Cannes lors d’une soirée pleine de « good vibes » !
Pour inaugurer comme il se doit sa plage emblématique à Cannes, Magnum® a accueilli hier soir l’équipe du film The Surfer. Emmenés par le réalisateur Lorcan Finnegan, Nicolas Cage et les nombreux acteurs du film ont partagé leur enthousiasme avec le public et relâché la pression lors d’une soirée inaugurale inoubliable, comme seule Magnum® sait les organiser. Au génér...
Au Festival de Cannes, le Hong Kong Tourism Board lance " Vivez Hong Kong comme au cinéma "
Le Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) a dévoilé le nouveau docu-film "Hong Kong Classics Reimagined" vendredi (17 mai) à Cannes. Présenté en avant-première lors du Marché du film du 77e Festival de Cannes, ce film de 60 minutes rend hommage aux grands classiques de Hong Kong et suscite la curiosité des cinéphiles du monde entier. Parallèlement à la première du docu-film, le HKTB a publié sur son si...
« Quand le Son Créé l’Image » - Cérémonie de remise des prix à Cannes le 16 mai 2024
Ecouter pour mieux voir ! Pour la première fois, grâce au partenariat avec la Ville de Cannes et Cannes Cinéma, la remise des prix du concours international dédié aux jeunes talents du Réseau des écoles associées de l’UNESCO (réSEAU) se déroulera à Cannes, pendant le Festival, sous le dispositif Cannes Cinéphiles. ...
Les femmes du cinéma pour un appel à la Paix et la Justice à Cannes ce 20 mai
CANNES - 20 mai 2024 A l'initiative des Guerrières de la Paix, ce jour, Valérie Donzelli, Loubna Azabal, Laetitia Eido, Clara Maria Laredo, Louise Aubery, Laurence Roustandjee ... et d'autres actrices, réalisatrices, productrices, se sont réunies pour appeler à la Paix et la Justice. En arabe, hébreux, anglais, français… Elles ont demandé dans un même souffle et d’une mê...
Le Festival de Cannes et la Ville de Cannes se mettent à l’heure de Paris 2024 ! Des personnalités du sport et des athlètes seront les invités d’une soirée exceptionnelle, le mardi 21 mai, avec la projection inédite du documentaire Olympiques ! – La France des Jeux de Mickaël Gamrasni. En présence de sa plus prestigieuse ambassadrice, la flamme olympique ! Photo: Christine Caron / Alain Bernard / Melvyn Richardson / M&eac...
Les six nouveaux visages de La Résidence du Festival de Cannes
Rudolf Fitzgerald-Leonard © Problemkind Film - Diwa Shah © IMDB - Anastasia Veber © Dusya Sobol - Eglé Razumaité © Nikita Ševcov - Sofia Alaoui © Mehdi Sefrioui - Theo Montoya © Nata Teva Sofia Alaoui, Rudolf Fitzgerald-Leonard, Theo Montoya, Eglé Razumaité, Diwa Shah et Anastasia Veber sont les six nouveaux cinéastes accueillis à la 48e session de La R&eacu...
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George Miller est de retour à Cannes avec son dernier Mad Max
Anya Taylor-Joy dans le rôle de Furiosa dans le film d'aventure et d'action "FURIOSA : UNE SAGA MAD MAX" de Warner Bros. Pictures et Village Roadshow Pictures, distribué par Warner Bros. Pictures. Photo avec l'aimable autorisation de Warner Bros. Pictures. Neuf ans après Mad Max : Fury Road, la célèbre saga du réalisateur, scénariste et producteur australien George Miller est de retour sur la Croisette ! À l’oc...
Cannes présente les six nouveaux visages de La Résidence du Festival
T The six new faces of La Résidence of the Festival : Molly Manning Walker ©️ Billy Boyd Cape, Ernst De Geer ©️ Per Larsson, Daria Kashcheeva ©️ Gabriel Kuchta, Deník N, Danech San ©️ Prum Ero, Anastasiia Solonevych ©️ DR, Aditya Amhad ©️ DR Bienvenue à Molly, Aditya, Daria, Danech, Ernst et Anastasiia ! Du 15 mars au 31 juillet 2024, ces jeunes cinéastes travailleront au cœur de Paris sur leur projet de premier ou deu...
Xavier Dolan présidera le Jury Un Certain Regard du 77e Festival de Cannes
Xavier Dolan © Shayne Laverdière « Accrochons-nous à nos rêves car, ensemble, nous pouvons changer le monde. Tout est possible à qui ose, travaille et n’abandonne jamais ». C’est par cette déclaration que le cinéaste Xavier Dolan recevait en 2014 le Prix du Jury pour Mommy lors du 67e Festival de Cannes. Il célèbrera cette année, à travers son rôle de Président du Ju...
Greta Gerwig, Présidente du Jury de la 77e édition du Festival de Cannes
Greta Gerwig © Ben Rayner Après une année 2023 où elle aura battu tous les records avec son film Barbie, la cinéaste, scénariste et actrice américaine Greta Gerwig présidera le Jury du 77e Festival de Cannes, qui se tiendra du 14 au 25 mai 2024. Héroïne de nos temps modernes, Greta Gerwig bouscule les lignes d’une industrie cinématographique codifiée et d’une époque à questionner...
MAGNUM ® S’ASSOCIE À TROYE SIVAN POUR TROIS REMIX EXCLUSIFS DE SON TOUT NOUVEAU TITRE « HONEY » La marque iconique de glaces Magnum® s’associe à l’auteur-compositeur-interprète Troye Sivan pour créer trois remix inspirés de sa nouvelle chanson « Honey », afin d’encourager les hédonistes du monde entier à se laisser emporter par le plaisir, quelle que soit leur hu...
Magnum® sera de retour sur la Croisette avec Mika, Justice et beaucoup d'autres surprises
PLAGE MAGNUM CANNES 2024 La marque de crèmes glacées premium Magnum® sera de retour sur la Croisette en mai prochain pour une nouvelle fête emblématique, inspirée de sa nouvelle gamme Pleasure Express, avec une toute nouvelle scénographie et un plateau de stars comprenant l’icône de la pop Mika et le duo de DJ Justice. 2024 : La marque de crèmes glacées Magnum®, référence mondiale du plaisir, est...
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Interview With Producers Ken Kao and Josh Rosenbaum of Waypoint Entertainment
Ken Kao Josh Rosenbaum Ken Kao is CEO and Producer of Waypoint Entertainment and Josh Rosenbaum serves as Head Executive and Executive Producer for Waypoint, which is a full-service film production and financing company best known for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Academy Award-winning THE FAVOURITE (2018). They have also been behind such films as MID-90s, SONG TO SONG (2017), KNIGHT OF CUPS (2015), THE NICE GUYS (2016), and more. Josh and Ken's latest ...
Interview with Director Bess Kargman for Her Feature Doc “Diane Warren: Relentless” (2024)
Diane Warren Award-winning documentary filmmaker Bess Kargman, known for her documentary short “Coach” (2013), which won the Jury Award at Tribeca Film Festival in 2013, screened her breakthrough feature documentary film “Diane Warren: Relentless” (2024) at SXSW where it held its World Premiere. It tells the up close and personal story of renowned and prolific multi academy award-winning singer/songwriter Diane Warren, featuring interviews with Diane Warren,...
Interview with UK Producer Gareth Wiley
UK producer Gareth Wiley spent his time after university working with some of the world’s leading investment banks (including Salomon Brothers and UBS Warburg) in London, Hong Kong, and New York. A lifelong fascination with the film business resulted in him leaving banking in 2002 and since then, Gareth has worked with (amongst others), Woody Allen, Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, and Javier Bardem and with Oscar winning director Alex Gibney. Furthermore, he has served ...
Interview with Actor, Producer, Director David Lipper
Actor, Producer, Director, David Lipper, CEO of Latigo Films, has worked on dozens of films and series throughout his profession; his recent producing titles include "My Favorite Girlfriend" (2022), "Freud's Last Session" (2023), "Not Without Hope" (2025), "Hotel Tehran" (2025), starring Liam Neeson and Zachary Levi, "Off The Grid" (2025), starring Josh Duhamel and Greg Kinnear. He directed a film he wrote called "The Neglected" (...
Interview with Founder and CEO of Phiphen, Molly Conners
Molly Conners is founder and CEO of Phiphen, an independently owned film, television, and digital media company focused on producing, creative, smart, and efficiently budgeted productions for a global audience. Currently a member of the Producers Guild of America, The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the Television Academy, and the advisory board for the production software company, SHOWRUNNER. Molly is Emmy nominated and has produced or executive produced dozens of feature films ...
The Marché du Film closes its 2024 edition with record attendence figures!
We are thrilled to have had you with us, whether from near or far, for this fantastic #MDF24 edition. Your impressive attendance surpassed our expectations, making this our LARGEST market edition ever! An incredible 15,000 of you gathered here at the heart of the film industry so THANK YOU for joining us! Discover the first highlights of the 2024 Marché du Film below!
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TomCat/Summer Hill Films/Meow! line up with AI multi language dubbing
Let's Meet in Cannes! TomCat/Summer Hill Films' Catalog Now Available with AI Dubbing INCLUDED! TomCat/Summer Hill Films/Meow! Dubbing will be in Cannes this year for the Marché du Film from May 14 to May. 20. We will be located in the Riviera, Stand F3. Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click below: Are you looking for high-quality independent films to expand your of...
Announcing the 2024 Docs-In-Progress Award Winners on Doc Day!
The winners of the Docs-in-Progress Awards have been revealed. Through collaboration with partnering organizations, these prestigious awards honor the most promising documentaries in the final stages of production and are highly esteemed within the documentary filmmaking industry. Every year, Cannes Docs collaborates with global institutions to showcase meticulously chosen documentaries in their final stages of production, poised to enter the circuit within weeks or months. Across eight...
Rolling Pictures, Good Films Collective, and Concourse Media have partnered on WORDS OF WAR, which will launch worldwide sales in Cannes. The new political drama/thriller features an award-winning ensemble cast lead by Maxine Peake, Ciarán Hinds and Jason Isaacs, and is further bolstered by Ian Hart, Naomi Battrick, Harry Lawtey, Ellie Bamber, Agni Scott, Alec Newman, and Ben Miles. The film was written by Eric Poppen and is directed by Ja...
Catalan Films at FESTIVAL DE CANNES
The Cannes Film Festival celebrates its 77th edition from May 14th to May 25th. The Catalan audiovisual industry was back at Riviera A4 with selections both in the festival and the market, and with a delegation of near 80 companies! Official Selection - Cannes Premiere ...
46 efp alumni celebrated premieres in cannes
EFP’s EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS and PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE alumni with 37 titles at the Festival de Cannes 2024 THE APPRENTICE by Ali Abbasi produced and coproduced by former POM's Ruth Treacy (2021, Ireland), Ditte Milsted (2017, Denmark) and Nima Yousefi (2021, Sweden). European Film Promotion (EFP) and its member organisations are delighted to announce that 32 former participants of EFP’s PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE programme from 22 countries and 14 SHOOTING STARS f...
Hong Kong and France signed a film cooperation pact in Cannes
Creative collaboration: Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung (centre) attends the signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding on film and television co-operation between Hong Kong and France. Leading a Hong Kong film industry delegation at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, in France, Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung yesterday attended the signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on film and television co-operation between Cre...
Today is Doc Day at the market
CELEBRATING THE ANNUAL DOC DAY Explore the craft of documentary filmmaking! Don't miss Doc Day tomorrow! Join us Tuesday, 21 May from 10:00 to 22:00 for a day packed with panel discussions, director talks & masterclasses, diving deep into the world of documentaries. PLUS, wrap up this special ...
New film stars Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, The Grand Budapest Hotel) Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding, Scream VI), Richard Brake, (Kingsman, Hannibal Rising, Barbarian), Jacob Keohane (Halloween Kills, Condor’s Nest), and Jackson Rathbone (Twilight, The Island) Film Mode Entertainment and Lost Galleon Films are thrilled to announce the new crime-thriller, Laws of Man, and its Cannes World Market Premiere ...
Unveiling roster of speakers for the panels in Cannes
UNVEILING THE VOICES BEHIND THE PANELS Hear from key players in the industry! The Marché du Film is thrilled to announce its BIGGEST conference lineup yet, featuring a dynamic and diverse gathering of over 350 industry experts from across the globe, includin...
'LALA, MY REDHEAD' Feature film by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala in development stage, with a finalised script Looking for support: partners and financiers. Love and poverty, betrayal and wealth - centuries of traditions put to the test! A compelling story intricately woven into a comprehensive exploration of women’s status against the backdrop of the Roma culture. From the director of an award-winning film in Cannes 2023. “I wor...
Highland Film Group Handling Worldwide Sales Cannes, France (May 15, 2024) – Jeffrey Dean Morgan (AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” Zach Snyder’s The Watchmen), Famke Janssen (MGM/UA’s GoldenEye, 20th Century Fox’s XMen and Taken), Naomi Battrick (Amazon’s “Jamestown” and “A Very English Scandal”) and Denis O'Hare (FX’s “American Horror Story,” Focus Features’ Dallas Buyers Club) are set to star in t...
First look from "Ice Fall" starring Joel Kinnaman
Sharing the first look photo from the thriller Ice Fall starring Joel Kinnaman (James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, John Woo’s Silent Night), Cara Jade Myers (Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon), Danny Huston (Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman, Rupert Sanders’ upcoming The Crow), Academy Award-nominated and First Nations (Oneida) actor Graham Greene (Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves, Frank Darabont’s The Green Mile, Netflix’s “Longmire”)...
VIDEO Captures of Women In Motion Talks: Full Program
WOMEN IN MOTION TALKS FULL PROGRAM From May 14th to May 25th 2024 For the 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes, Women In Motion is proud to welcome prominent female figures of the cinema and entertainment industries to its Talks series. They will discuss their views on women’s representation and diversity in cinema, and more generally in the arts and culture. You can find the Women In Motion 2024 Press Kit here for an overview of what happened in the past year for wome...
Spotlight on the conferences program at the Market
Check out highlights of inspiring talks and panels with today's industry leaders. EXPLORE OVER 70 CONFERENCES IN CANNES Dive into the #MDF24 Conference Schedule! Get ready for our BIGGEST conference lineup to date! Explore this year's diverse selection of engaging talks with world-class speakers tackling all of today's trending topics: AI, film finance, sustainability, well-being & more! ...
Thailand to Inspire at Cannes Film Festival with "Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive" Gala
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government is proud to announce its prestigious "Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive" gala, taking place on 18 May 2024, at the Cannes Film Festival. Presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, this exclusive event will celebrate Thailand's vibrant film industry and its growing impact on the global stage. Since 2011, Thai Night has long bee...
2024 Marché du Film: anticipating record-breaking 15,000 participants in Cannes
As the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes opened its doors in Cannes today, the Marché du Film organizers anticipate setting a new historic record this year. With onsite registration is still ongoing, the 2024 market edition is expected to welcome over 15,000 accredited participants from more than 140 countries, surpassing last year’s record high of 14,000 onsite participants. This year’s market promises to be a dynamic hub of ac...
Microsoft creates a partnership with the Marché du Film to Launch Microsoft Café, Dedicated to AI
Microsoft, in partnership with the Marché du Film & Festival de Cannes, is launching a new, vibrant hub at the Majestic Beach (just a skip away from the Palais), inviting festival and market attendees to immerse themselves in the the world of AI and the potential it holds for the film industry. During the first week in Cannes, Microsoft Café will host panel discussions, interactive demos and hands-on experiences, allowing festival & market participants to explore the lates...
Blue Efficience recommences partnership to emphasize security for Marche du Film
Blue Efficience, renowned in France for its expertise in anti-piracy measures, proudly announces its renewed partnership with the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes to once again bolster security for this year's film market. Building upon their fruitful collaboration during the 2020 Marché du Film Online and Ventana Sur, this ongoing partnership underscores their shared commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the festival’s digital showcases. Recogniz...
Final line-up of the 14th International Film Finance Forum Friday 17 May on the Main Stage
UNITING GLOBAL LEADERS & TOP FILMMAKERS In partnership with the Marché du Film, Winston Baker — leading global producer of entertainment conferences — will be hosting its highly anticipated 14th annual International Film Finance Forum at this year's #MDF24 edition in Cannes! This year's forum will welcome guest speakers from 30West, CAA, Amazon Live, Imagine Entertainment, Bleecker Street, FilmHedge, NEOM and many more! ...
MUBI, the global film distributor, production company and streaming service has acquired worldwide rights for Coralie Fargeat’s upcoming feature The Substance, a Working Title Films production, which will premiere in Competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. MUBI retains all rights in North America, UK, Germany, Latin America, Benelux, and others, with theatrical releases planned later this year The Match Factory is handling international sales for rest of world Writt...
Cannes, France, (May 14, 2024)PMG is proud to return to the Croisette with two projects (well, three) for 2024 : new foreign sales entity The Forge and the proof-of concept short film The Soul Trader. Together, the group has FOUR screenings scheduled we welcome qualified media coverage to. Here we go! New bespoke distributor and international sales agency The Forge, headed by longtime producer and Vashon Island Film Festival director Mark Mathias Sayre, is headed to Cannes to take part in its ...
NEW ATHENS BASED FILM & FILMMAKER FUNDING FOUNDATION
NEW ATHENS BASED FILM & FILMMAKER FUNDING FOUNDATION Announced In Cannes At The Arab Cinema Center Awards Event INTERNATIONAL EMERGING FILM TALENT FOUNDATION Fueling Dreams For Storytellers & Writers For Budding Directors & Producers For Emerging Filmmakers For Undiscovered Talent Cannes, 18th May 2024 – The INTERNATIONAL EMERGING FILM TALENT FOUNDATION (IETFF) was announced today during The Arab Cinema Center Awards Event at the Plage du Palmes. Start...
See what's coming up next week at the Market 14-22 May 2024!
Get ready for an exciting Marché edition! We're just a few weeks away from the launch of our new edition, and we're excited to share with you all the exciting events, selections and showcases that are bound to make #MDF24 extra special! WHAT TO EXPECT AT #MDF24! ...
TomCat/Summer Hill Films/Meow! line up with AI multi language dubbing
Let's Meet in Cannes! TomCat/Summer Hill Films' Catalog Now Available with AI Dubbing INCLUDED! TomCat/Summer Hill Films/Meow! Dubbing will be in Cannes this year for the Marché du Film from May 14 to May. 20. We will be located in the Riviera, Stand F3. Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click below: Are you looking for high-quality independent films to expand your of...
6 Days to Go...till Film Finance Forum 2024: Final Fireside Chat
To finish up the afternoon full of Industry Executives we are happy to announce our Final Fireside Chat! ...
Cannes Impact Day May 16 Panel line-up
IMPACT AT CANNES MARCHÉ DU FILM 2024 ADDRESSES THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY, WOMEN’S RIGHTS & MENTAL HEALTH ACTION The forthcoming Cannes Marché du Film impACT programme 2024 led by Think-Film Impact Production will highlight innovation, creativity and action in an action-focused day centred on the socially pressing topics of democracy, wo...
International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA) To Present Film Programs, Panels, Awards & Receptions At The 2024 Marché du Film & Cannes Docs Events At Festival De Cannes IEFTA And The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Present JOURNEY OF EXILE A CINEMATIC EXPLORATION Two Events That Focus On And Merge Narratives From Refugees And Displaced People A Panel On Displacement From Cinematic Perspectives Moderated By International Journalist HADLEY GAM...
Cannes Docs 2024 edition highlights !
The Marché du Film is proud to highlight Cannes Docs, our dedicated platform for all feature documentary film professionals! Cannes Docs is the ultimate platform that brings together the major players in the documentary world for a series of tailored events, such as speed meetings, group consultations, panels & keynotes, pop-up presentations, morning boost sharing circles, as well as curated showcases of docs-in-progress from all around the world... and not to mentio...
101 Films International, an Amcomri Entertainment company, has secured worldwide distribution rights for independent comedy horror movie Crocodylus: Mating Season (86 minutes). Produced by Duck Duck Productions and Executive Studio Productions, the feature film is written and directed by Stanley Pomianowski (Ellen Vs the World) as his directorial debut. Peaceful Creek has witnessed some strange goings on; tourists are disappearing, and teens are saying they’ve seen a gator-...
Director Kore-eda_©MIKIYA TAKIMOTO Leading Japanese Producer Muneyuki Kii, a former Head Producer at Toei has launched a new film company based on his experience in all aspects of production - K2 Pictures. The company aims to create a new funding ecosystem for Japanese films to enrich local productions by returning profits traditionally accruing to film companies to both investors and creators, and it will also produce projects with emerging and established creators. Additionally, as par...
Going to Cannes to buy or sell content? Maximize your investment by offering your films in a variety of local languages. Cutting-edge AI dubbing specialists Meow! Dubbing (www.meowdubbing.com), now makes it easier than ever to bring any film or TV show to your market with A.I. language dubs. During the Marche du Film, We will be located in the Riviera, Stand F3 from May 14 to May 19. Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click belo...
AFCI hosted the First Global Film Commission Network Summit in Cannes at the Marché du Film
The association of film commissioners international produced a panel series on pioneering strategies in film production & location selection. In an exciting first, the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) will be making its debut in Cannes as part of the conference lineup of the Marché du Film, set to take place from 14 to 22 May during the 77th Festival de Cannes. This marks a significant milestone in AFCI’s 49-year history as it hosts ...
Arab Cinema Center to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Five High-Profile Events in Cannes
The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is proud to announce its continued collaboration with the Marché du Film, alongside MAD Celebrity, for an enticing lineup of panel discussions and prestigious events, set to enrich this year’s market edition at the 77th Festival de Cannes, from 14 to 25 May. This marks a momentous occasion as ACC celebrates its 10th year anniversary since its inception by MAD Solutions in 2015. With a particular focus on Arab creative talent, this year’s ACC ...
Cannes Gala, a new event Themed “Honest & Noble” hosted by the film studio NOMA
Cannes Gala join the prestigious market event lineup, offering an exclusive platform for the world's most visionary minds to converge. Cannes Gala, a prestigious new event hosted by the film studio NOMA, is poised to welcome an illustrious array of guests, including award-winning actors, celebrities, visionary business leaders, cultural icons and artists from across the globe. This diverse gathering promises a vibrant exchange of ideas and collaborations, fostering synergies be...
Canada Pavilion Stand 126 Canada will shine brightly on the Croisette during the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival with 3 features and 1 short in official selection, 2 projects in the inaugural Immersive Competition, one feature in the prestigious Director’s Fortnight, and one short in Critic`s Week. The Canada Pavilion&nb...
Myriad Pictures is pleased to announce that it has acquired international sales and distribution rights for survival action-thriller, WALKING SUPPLY from Ireland based Brick Lane Entertainment, Kemodo Entertainment, and Mountain Man Media. Myriad will commence sales at the Cannes Marche du Film. Celebrated stuntman Derek Barnes directs a script he co-wrote with stars James McDougall (BECKY) and Douglas Nyback (“Incorporated,” “Defiance”). Joel Labelle and Ian Matthews rou...
Arab Cinema Center Celebrates 10 Years in Cannes
The Arab Cinema Center unveils a captivating lineup of high-profile events! From star-studded panel discussions to the prestigious Critics Awards for Arab Films ceremony (access by invitation only), the Arab Cinema Center will be shining a spotlight on the outstanding talent driving the industry's Golden Age in the Middle East and North African region. Dive now into the panel lineup, happening at the Main Stage and the prestigious Plage des Palmes! MAD World Presen...
Paul Wright and George MacKay Reunite For New Title MISSION
Credit: George MacKay Headshot - Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images Credit: Paul Wright Headshot – Photo by Nick Cooke.Filming has begun on Scotland based production MISSION, reuniting BAFTA winning collaborators Paul Wright (For Those In Peril) and George MacKay (Femme). Mission is a punk exploration of the psyche which follows alienated Dylan (MacKay) as he throws off the shackles of his solitary life in...
Sales, production and finance outfit Protagonist Pictures, announced today the new drama-thriller, Press Your Luck, starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser (“Black Bird,” Richard Jewell, I,Tonya). Set in 1984, Press Your Luck is based on the incredible true story of Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, who steps onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak...
Unifrance will be present at the Critics' Week jury, Unifrance's Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris and the Cannes Film Festival, will also be presented on the Unifrance Terrace. The Unifrance stand at the Marché du Film Unifrance will also be present alongside professionals through its 95-square-meter stand located in the Marché du Film (Riviera-L0), which can host meetings f...
Preview The American Pavilion Industry In Focus Panels and In Conversations
The American Pavilion Industry in Focus Panels and In Conversations Sneak Peek The American Pavilion programming team agreed to share a preview of what they have planned for the festival this year. The full program will be available at ampav.com on Monday, May 13th. See below for our exclusive sneak preview! ...
The Bookie & The Bruiser from ANTON starring Vince Vaughan and Adrien Brody
Vince Vaughs photo by Sam Jones. Writer/director S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk Best Director Sitges Film Festival) reunites with his frequent collaborator Vince Vaughn (Dragged Across Concrete, Brawl In Cell Block 99) and Oscar© winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist, The Grand Budapest Hotel) on the new gangster thriller The Bookie & the Bruiser. Anton will introduce the film to international distributors at the upcoming Marche du Film. UTA Independent Film Group and Range Media Partners...
Switzerland, 2024 Country of Honour at this year's market: check the full program!
Organized by the promotion agency Swiss Films, and in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Office of Culture and the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR, the Marché du Film is excited to present an incredible program of events to celebrate Switzerland's audiovisual innovations and promote emerging Swiss talents & projects across all our key programs. ...
LA Native: New Series from Amplify Pictures
Amplify Pictures, the pioneering independent studio behind HBO’s Emmy-winning 100 Foot Wave and the upcoming Legends for Nat Geo/Disney+, has greenlit development on the new comedy series LA Native, it was announced today by Amplify Pictures CEO Joe Lewis. The half-hour scripted series is written and created by Siena East (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Clone High for HBO Max, Fox’s Grimsburg) with Chadd Gindin (Fox’s Grimsburg, Netflix’s Murderville and Santa C...
Explore the 2024 Streamers Forum line-up of the two-day panel event
Explore the 2024 Streamers Forum: the new streaming trends, the key players...! Join us for an ALL-NEW lineup of captivating discussions on the streaming business! Discover the latest trends in streaming, dive into the latest insights on FAST and AVOD models, and come explore strategies for balancing theatrical and digital releases! Check out t...
Events program: 14-22 May 2024 Hong Kong Trade Development Council, with the support of Create HK & the Hong Kong Film Development Council jointly organize the first-ever “Hong Kong Films@Cannes 2024”, a mutual events program. Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Film Development Council and Create Hong Kong will be present on the Hong Kong Pavilion at International Village 117 and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council on the Ho...
The Arab Cinema Center’s events and panels in Cannes highlighting Arab talent
ARAB CINEMA CENTER ORCHESTRATES FIVE HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS AT THE UPCOMING CANNES FILM FESTIVAL & MARché du film, in collaboration with MAD CELEBRITY The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is proud to announce its continued collaboration with the Marché du Film, alongside MAD Celebrity, for a series of captivating panel discussions and events, set to take place during this year’s market edition at the 77th Festival de Cannes, scheduled from 14 to 25 May. With a part...
Pathé handles international sales for Sorrentino’s PARTERNOPE
Pathé is thrilled to reunite with Italian director Paolo Sorrentino and Fremantle to handle international sales for Sorrentino’s PARTHENOPE. PARTHENOPE stars, in alphabetical order, Dario Aita, Celeste Dalla Porta, Silvia Degrandi, Isabella Ferrari, Lorenzo Gleijeses, Biagio Izzo, Marlon Joubert, Peppe Lanzetta, Nello Mascia, Gary Oldman, Silvio Orlando, Luisa Ranieri, Daniele Rienzo, Stefania Sandrelli and Alfonso Santagata, and is in Official Selection in Competition at t...
Roster of speakers announced for Winston Baker Film Finance Forum program May 17
We have another exciting session announcement for you.... Find out more about our rockstar speakers, as well as full program details below! Cannes 2024 ...
VIDEO Interview with Guillaume Esmiol Marché du Film Director
Guillaume Esmiol the Cannes Marché du Film Executive Director sat down with Bruno Chatelin recap Cannes 2022 and discuss the 2023 edition. Watch his interview
AFCI to host the first Global Film Commission Network Summit in Cannes at the Marché du Film
The association of film commissioners international will present an insightful panel series on pioneering strategies in film production & location selection. In an exciting first, the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) will be making its debut in Cannes as part of the conference lineup of the Marché du Film, set to take place from 14 to 22 May during the 77th Festival de Cannes. This marks a significant milestone in AFCI’s 49-year hist...
Frontières: Fantasia Film Festival & Marché du Film Announce 2024 Selection
Frontières Platform, the genre-focused event co-organized by Fantasia Film Festival and the Marché du Film, reveals its 2024 selection to be presented in Cannes from 18-19 May. Frontières is delighted to unveil its latest lineup of films, spanning the realms of horror, magical realism, and comedy, showcasing the most vibrant talents in today’s genre film industry. From mythical water spirits and creepy vampire landlords to chilling tales of ast...
2024 Streamers Forum Returns to Cannes, Welcoming Disney+, Max, MUBI, Pluto TV & More!
The 2024 Streamers Forum, a captivating series of conferences designed to provide the latest insights on the ever-evolving streaming landscape, is set to return to Cannes at the upcoming Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, taking place from 14 to 22 May 2024. For the first time, Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max), MUBI, Pluto TV, Filmin and Cinobo will join the forum following last year’s guests which included Netflix, Prime Video and ...
Cannes Makers Training Program reveals the 8 participants
The Marché du Film proudly announces the eight participants selected for the second edition of the Cannes Makers program, scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 May 2024 in Cannes. The 3-day intensive training program, specifically designed for young professionals under 30, received an overwhelming response, with a record-breaking 370 applications from 76 countries, surpassing the response from last year’s inaugural launch. Committed to nurturing the future leaders in inter...
Fantastic 7 unveils 2024 film selection for Its 6th edition Showcase in Cannes
The genre film showcase returns to Cannes to welcome 7 fantastic film festivals and their selection of 7 fantastic projects. Fantastic 7, an event celebrating genre-bending films from around the world, is set to return to the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes this year, unveiling a fresh new lineup. This year marks the 6th edition of the international showcase, organized by Sitges – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia and the ...
The 2024 Pitches Selection for Shoot the Book revealed!
The much-anticipated Pitches Selection for the 2024 edition of Shoot The Book! has been unveiled, marking the continuation of an exciting collaboration between SCELF and the Marché du Film. Organized by SCELF (Société Civile des Editeurs de Langue Française) and the Marché du Film, Shoot the Book! announced their selection on 12 April at the Paris Book Festival in front of an audience of journalis...
Cannes Next, the pioneering platform for the future of entertainment and innovation at the Marché du Film, in partnership with Sprockit — The Global Open Innovation Platform, is thrilled to unveil the inception of their exclusive investment and deal-making platform, "Next Tech on the Beach." This innovative event is set to redefine the landscape of investments, mergers, and acquisitions across the content, technology and corporate sectors. Scheduled for the morning of ...
Marché du Film launches new Cannes Remakes Program introducing 11 new IPs
The new initiative aims to foster the international circulation of European IPs for new film adaptations. For its first edition, 11 IP (Intellectual Proprety) titles from France, Spain and Italy, were selected and will be presented in Cannes thanks to our partners CNC (the French National Center of Cinema and Moving Images), ICAA (Institute of Cinematography & Audiovisual Arts) and the Directorate General for Cinema &am...
European Film Commissions Network to Kickstart Producers Network with Exclusive Brunch
The Producers Network, the Marché du Film’s dedicated platform for producers, is set to commence its activities earlier this year with an exclusive brunch, hosted in partnership with EUFCN — the European Film Commissions Network. The EUFCN, which represents 100 European film commissions in 32 countries, is a non-profit association dedicated to supporting and promoting the European film industry and culture. Its various missions include organizing the share o...
Fantastic Pavilion announces second edition
The Fantastic Pavilion, the genre hub at the Marché du Film, will celebrate its second edition from May 14 to 22, 2024. After a successful launch last year, the Pavilion is once again presenting galas for selected genre films, which will be announced in May. An addition this year is the showcase to international buyers of six films that have remake rights available. To highlight Switzerland, the Marché du Film’s 2024 country of honor, the Pavilion is set to cel...
See what's coming up next week at the Market 14-22 May 2024!
Get ready for an exciting Marché edition! We're just a few weeks away from the launch of our new edition, and we're excited to share with you all the exciting events, selections and showcases that are bound to make #MDF24 extra special! WHAT TO EXPECT AT #MDF24! ...
TomCat/Summer Hill Films/Meow! line up with AI multi language dubbing
Let's Meet in Cannes! TomCat/Summer Hill Films' Catalog Now Available with AI Dubbing INCLUDED! TomCat/Summer Hill Films/Meow! Dubbing will be in Cannes this year for the Marché du Film from May 14 to May. 20. We will be located in the Riviera, Stand F3. Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click below: Are you looking for high-quality independent films to expand your of...
6 Days to Go...till Film Finance Forum 2024: Final Fireside Chat
To finish up the afternoon full of Industry Executives we are happy to announce our Final Fireside Chat! ...
Cannes Impact Day May 16 Panel line-up
IMPACT AT CANNES MARCHÉ DU FILM 2024 ADDRESSES THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY, WOMEN’S RIGHTS & MENTAL HEALTH ACTION The forthcoming Cannes Marché du Film impACT programme 2024 led by Think-Film Impact Production will highlight innovation, creativity and action in an action-focused day centred on the socially pressing topics of democracy, wo...
Cannes Docs 2024 edition highlights !
The Marché du Film is proud to highlight Cannes Docs, the dedicated platform for all feature documentary film professionals! Cannes Docs is the ultimate platform that brings together the major players in the documentary world for a series of tailored events, such as speed meetings, group consultations, panels & keynotes, pop-up presentations, morning boost sharing circles, as well as curated showcases of docs-in-progress from all around the world... and not to mentio...
Going to Cannes to buy or sell content? Maximize your investment by offering your films in a variety of local languages. Cutting-edge AI dubbing specialists Meow! Dubbing (www.meowdubbing.com), now makes it easier than ever to bring any film or TV show to your market with A.I. language dubs. During the Marche du Film, We will be located in the Riviera, Stand F3 from May 14 to May 19. Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click belo...
Canada Pavilion Stand 126 Canada will shine brightly on the Croisette during the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival with 3 features and 1 short in official selection, 2 projects in the inaugural Immersive Competition, one feature in the prestigious Director’s Fortnight, and one short in Critic`s Week. The Canada Pavilion&nb...
Myriad Pictures is pleased to announce that it has acquired international sales and distribution rights for survival action-thriller, WALKING SUPPLY from Ireland based Brick Lane Entertainment, Kemodo Entertainment, and Mountain Man Media. Myriad will commence sales at the Cannes Marche du Film. Celebrated stuntman Derek Barnes directs a script he co-wrote with stars James McDougall (BECKY) and Douglas Nyback (“Incorporated,” “Defiance”). Joel Labelle and Ian Matthews rou...
Sales, production and finance outfit Protagonist Pictures, announced today the new drama-thriller, Press Your Luck, starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser (“Black Bird,” Richard Jewell, I,Tonya). Set in 1984, Press Your Luck is based on the incredible true story of Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, who steps onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak...
The Bookie & The Bruiser from ANTON starring Vince Vaughan and Adrien Brody
Vince Vaughs photo by Sam Jones. Writer/director S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk Best Director Sitges Film Festival) reunites with his frequent collaborator Vince Vaughn (Dragged Across Concrete, Brawl In Cell Block 99) and Oscar© winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist, The Grand Budapest Hotel) on the new gangster thriller The Bookie & the Bruiser. Anton will introduce the film to international distributors at the upcoming Marche du Film. UTA Independent Film Group and Range Media Partners...
Switzerland, 2024 Country of Honour at this year's market: check the full program!
Organized by the promotion agency Swiss Films, and in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Office of Culture and the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR, the Marché du Film is excited to present an incredible program of events to celebrate Switzerland's audiovisual innovations and promote emerging Swiss talents & projects across all our key programs. ...
LA Native: New Series from Amplify Pictures
Amplify Pictures, the pioneering independent studio behind HBO’s Emmy-winning 100 Foot Wave and the upcoming Legends for Nat Geo/Disney+, has greenlit development on the new comedy series LA Native, it was announced today by Amplify Pictures CEO Joe Lewis. The half-hour scripted series is written and created by Siena East (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Clone High for HBO Max, Fox’s Grimsburg) with Chadd Gindin (Fox’s Grimsburg, Netflix’s Murderville and Santa C...
Explore the 2024 Streamers Forum line-up of the two-day panel event
Explore the 2024 Streamers Forum: the new streaming trends, the key players...! Join us for an ALL-NEW lineup of captivating discussions on the streaming business! Discover the latest trends in streaming, dive into the latest insights on FAST and AVOD models, and come explore strategies for balancing theatrical and digital releases! Check out t...
Events program: 14-22 May 2024 Hong Kong Trade Development Council, with the support of Create HK & the Hong Kong Film Development Council jointly organize the first-ever “Hong Kong Films@Cannes 2024”, a mutual events program. Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Film Development Council and Create Hong Kong will be present on the Hong Kong Pavilion at International Village 117 and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council on the Ho...
The Arab Cinema Center’s events and panels in Cannes highlighting Arab talent
ARAB CINEMA CENTER ORCHESTRATES FIVE HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS AT THE UPCOMING CANNES FILM FESTIVAL & MARché du film, in collaboration with MAD CELEBRITY The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is proud to announce its continued collaboration with the Marché du Film, alongside MAD Celebrity, for a series of captivating panel discussions and events, set to take place during this year’s market edition at the 77th Festival de Cannes, scheduled from 14 to 25 May. With a part...
Pathé handles international sales for Sorrentino’s PARTERNOPE
Pathé is thrilled to reunite with Italian director Paolo Sorrentino and Fremantle to handle international sales for Sorrentino’s PARTHENOPE. PARTHENOPE stars, in alphabetical order, Dario Aita, Celeste Dalla Porta, Silvia Degrandi, Isabella Ferrari, Lorenzo Gleijeses, Biagio Izzo, Marlon Joubert, Peppe Lanzetta, Nello Mascia, Gary Oldman, Silvio Orlando, Luisa Ranieri, Daniele Rienzo, Stefania Sandrelli and Alfonso Santagata, and is in Official Selection in Competition at t...
Roster of speakers announced for Winston Baker Film Finance Forum program May 17
We have another exciting session announcement for you.... Find out more about our rockstar speakers, as well as full program details below! Cannes 2024 ...
VIDEO Interview with Guillaume Esmiol Marché du Film Director
Guillaume Esmiol the Cannes Marché du Film Executive Director sat down with Bruno Chatelin recap Cannes 2022 and discuss the 2023 edition. Watch his interview
AFCI to host the first Global Film Commission Network Summit in Cannes at the Marché du Film
The association of film commissioners international will present an insightful panel series on pioneering strategies in film production & location selection. In an exciting first, the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) will be making its debut in Cannes as part of the conference lineup of the Marché du Film, set to take place from 14 to 22 May during the 77th Festival de Cannes. This marks a significant milestone in AFCI’s 49-year hist...
Frontières: Fantasia Film Festival & Marché du Film Announce 2024 Selection
Frontières Platform, the genre-focused event co-organized by Fantasia Film Festival and the Marché du Film, reveals its 2024 selection to be presented in Cannes from 18-19 May. Frontières is delighted to unveil its latest lineup of films, spanning the realms of horror, magical realism, and comedy, showcasing the most vibrant talents in today’s genre film industry. From mythical water spirits and creepy vampire landlords to chilling tales of ast...
2024 Streamers Forum Returns to Cannes, Welcoming Disney+, Max, MUBI, Pluto TV & More!
The 2024 Streamers Forum, a captivating series of conferences designed to provide the latest insights on the ever-evolving streaming landscape, is set to return to Cannes at the upcoming Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, taking place from 14 to 22 May 2024. For the first time, Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max), MUBI, Pluto TV, Filmin and Cinobo will join the forum following last year’s guests which included Netflix, Prime Video and ...
Cannes Makers Training Program reveals the 8 participants
The Marché du Film proudly announces the eight participants selected for the second edition of the Cannes Makers program, scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 May 2024 in Cannes. The 3-day intensive training program, specifically designed for young professionals under 30, received an overwhelming response, with a record-breaking 370 applications from 76 countries, surpassing the response from last year’s inaugural launch. Committed to nurturing the future leaders in inter...
For Its 77th Edition, the Festival de Cannes launches its immersive competition
In 2024, the Festival de Cannes launches a new competition dedicated to immersive works. In 2017, Alejandro González Iñárritu made history at the 70th edition of the Festival de Cannes with his groundbreaking virtual reality piece, Carne y Arena (Virtually Present, Physically Invisible) marking the first immersive work ever presented as an official selection at a major film festival. Recognized for his pioneering vision, Iñárritu received a s...
Fantastic 7 unveils 2024 film selection for Its 6th edition Showcase in Cannes
The genre film showcase returns to Cannes to welcome 7 fantastic film festivals and their selection of 7 fantastic projects. Fantastic 7, an event celebrating genre-bending films from around the world, is set to return to the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes this year, unveiling a fresh new lineup. This year marks the 6th edition of the international showcase, organized by Sitges – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia and the ...
The 2024 Pitches Selection for Shoot the Book revealed!
The much-anticipated Pitches Selection for the 2024 edition of Shoot The Book! has been unveiled, marking the continuation of an exciting collaboration between SCELF and the Marché du Film. Organized by SCELF (Société Civile des Editeurs de Langue Française) and the Marché du Film, Shoot the Book! announced their selection on 12 April at the Paris Book Festival in front of an audience of journalis...
Cannes Next, the pioneering platform for the future of entertainment and innovation at the Marché du Film, in partnership with Sprockit — The Global Open Innovation Platform, is thrilled to unveil the inception of their exclusive investment and deal-making platform, "Next Tech on the Beach." This innovative event is set to redefine the landscape of investments, mergers, and acquisitions across the content, technology and corporate sectors. Scheduled for the morning of ...
Marché du Film launches new Cannes Remakes Program introducing 11 new IPs
The new initiative aims to foster the international circulation of European IPs for new film adaptations. For its first edition, 11 IP (Intellectual Proprety) titles from France, Spain and Italy, were selected and will be presented in Cannes thanks to our partners CNC (the French National Center of Cinema and Moving Images), ICAA (Institute of Cinematography & Audiovisual Arts) and the Directorate General for Cinema &am...
European Film Commissions Network to Kickstart Producers Network with Exclusive Brunch
The Producers Network, the Marché du Film’s dedicated platform for producers, is set to commence its activities earlier this year with an exclusive brunch, hosted in partnership with EUFCN — the European Film Commissions Network. The EUFCN, which represents 100 European film commissions in 32 countries, is a non-profit association dedicated to supporting and promoting the European film industry and culture. Its various missions include organizing the share o...
Roster of speakers announced for Winston Baker Film Finance Forum program May 17
We have another exciting session announcement for you.... Find out more about our rockstar speakers, as well as full program details below! Cannes 2024 ...
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: LALA my Redhead project by Nellie K. introduced in Cannes
Lala, my redhead by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala On St. Todor day, also known as Horse Easter in Bulgaria, the Kalaidzhi Roma celebrate the health of their horses and put their daughters up for sale at the bride market A Kalaidzhi family from the oldest gypsy clan residing in Bulgaria and strictly adhering to Orthodox traditions’s sees the fate of their beautiful daughter LALA defined irrevocably at the St. Todor’s Day bride market. The film casts a light on gene...
Welcome to the Future of Film Finance with FilmHedge
FILMHEDGE: A MODERN ALTERNATIVE TO MEDIA FINANCE BANKS FilmHedge simplifies the application and funding process to secure up to $10M for qualified film and television products. Media finance is just one click away. APPLY HERE Official sponsor of the Producers Network The Producers Network is the go-to place for producers seeking to make the most out of their time in Cannes. Launched 16 years ago, the Producers Network welcomes more than 400 producers f...
Shoot the Book Jury for Marché du Film 2024
Shoot the Book! is an initiative designed to turn top literary works into films — all through a lively two-day event in Cannes! This year's jury will be composed by Jacques Henry Bronckart, André Dupuy, Edward Noeltner, Jérôme Rougier, Wei-Ching Su and Gabriela Bussmann. Initiated by SCELF (Civil Society of French-Language Publishers) and the Marché du Film — Shoot the Book! presents each year a curated selection of ...
THE FESTIVAL & MARCHÉ'S BEACHSIDE VENUE The Plage des Palmes is returning to this year's festival and market event, taking place from 14 to 25 May! Situated along the Croisette on Goéland Beach, this exclusive beachside venue will once again serve as an extension of all the happenings inside the Palais, offering even more exciting events, networking opp...
Cannes 2024: USA Film Commissions attending
SAVE THE DATE: Meet USA Film Commissions in Cannes! Marché du Film: May 14 - 22 ...
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VIDEO Interview with Marché du Film Director Guillaume Esmiol
filmfestivals.com Bruno Chatelin met with Guillaume Esmiol in Buenos Aires for Ventana Sur for which he also serves as co director! We asked him to share a bit on the 2023 market edition! ...
Marché du Film Highlights Final Newsletter
Cannes Marché du Film & Festival NEWSLETTER Coverage from our Team in Cannes : Vanessa McMahon, Moira Sullivan, Alice Kanterian, Nesta Morgan, Phillip Bergson, with red carpet photos by Laurent Hou and Videos from the stairs by Sissy Lin and the blog patrol led by Bruno Chatelin your editor ! Take center stage in Cannes, blast your press releases and invites Take center stage in ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Nesta Sketching: Christophe Honore’s Marcello Mio
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23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
By NESTA MORGAN Parable of the Scorpion and the Frog, wayfarers, geographers, their ancient seeds have extinguished the flame. Director Guy Maddin and writer Evan Johnson mummified on screen sketch “Rumours”with the seven G7 characters Kate Blanchett, Charles Dance, Roy Dupuis, Denis Ménochet, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Rolando Ravello, Takehiro Hira and Zlatko Burić. It is screening out of competition at Cannes Nesta ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
By NESTA MORGAN Eagles, les poissons cherchés dans le foret tropical avec modernite. Une fable, pas de papier, the last guardians of the forest, Claude Barras’s Borneo. Savages sketch with Komeok Joe, Saily Paysan and Nelly Tungang directed by Claude Bar.ras. Nesta ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
The Manthan scene in Cannes - a classic restoration of film By NESTA MORGAN I spotted this Scorpion! A Cannes Classic film and song! A 1st ever crowd funded film “Manthan” - churning through the care of a classic 500 farmer model of Co-operatives, the story of Amul and India’s White Revolution. The Ocean of Milk imagined by Dr Verghese Kurien, the white revolution with nature yellow colour of milk which comes from a beta-carotene source of pigment found in grass whi...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
The Marché du Film closes its 2024 edition with record attendence figures!
We are thrilled to have had you with us, whether from near or far, for this fantastic #MDF24 edition. Your impressive attendance surpassed our expectations, making this our LARGEST market edition ever! An incredible 15,000 of you gathered here at the heart of the film industry so THANK YOU for joining us! Discover the first highlights of the 2024 Marché du Film below! ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Rolling Pictures, Good Films Collective, and Concourse Media have partnered on WORDS OF WAR, which will launch worldwide sales in Cannes. The new political drama/thriller features an award-winning ensemble cast lead by Maxine Peake, Ciarán Hinds and Jason Isaacs, and is further bolstered by Ian Hart, Naomi Battrick, Harry Lawtey, Ellie Bamber, Agni Scott, Alec Newman, and Ben Miles. The film was written by Eric Poppen and is directed by Ja...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Catalan Films at FESTIVAL DE CANNES
The Cannes Film Festival celebrates its 77th edition from May 14th to May 25th. The Catalan audiovisual industry was back at Riviera A4 with selections both in the festival and the market, and with a delegation of near 80 companies! Official Selection - Cannes Premiere ...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
46 efp alumni celebrated premieres in cannes
EFP’s EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS and PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE alumni with 37 titles at the Festival de Cannes 2024 THE APPRENTICE by Ali Abbasi produced and coproduced by former POM's Ruth Treacy (2021, Ireland), Ditte Milsted (2017, Denmark) and Nima Yousefi (2021, Sweden). European Film Promotion (EFP) and its member organisations are delighted to announce that 32 former participants of EFP’s PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE programme from 22 countries and 14 SHOOTING STARS f...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Hong Kong and France signed a film cooperation pact in Cannes
Creative collaboration: Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung (centre) attends the signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding on film and television co-operation between Hong Kong and France. Leading a Hong Kong film industry delegation at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, in France, Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung yesterday attended the signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on film and television co-operation between Cre...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Ioan Allen, a creator of the Dolby Stereo film program, receives medal from the Festival de Cannes, marking 50 years of Dolby's work in feature films Following half a century of technical collaboration, the Festival’s Louis Lumière auditorium will also be equipped with Dolby Atmos immersive audio for 2025 Credit photo: Joachim Tournebize Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, announced that at the 77th edition of the pre...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
The Olympic Flame honored on top of the red carpet
Photo by ALOHA PICTURES © Winner First Price Photographer's Award Cannes Film Festival Images Collection by Alan Schoenauer Carlotti © & Patrick Mascaraque © ALOHA PICTURES © Reproductions interdites All rights reserved The Olympic flame in the Olympic movement is a symbol of continuity between ancient and modern games. The Olympic flame is lit at Olympia, G...
23.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Set to Expand Film and TV Output London, UK (May 22, 2024) – Anton Capital Entertainment (“Anton”), a leading independent European film and TV studio, that was the first company to bring institutional slate funding to European production, has secured over €100 million in new financing through a group of institutional investors, led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. The new financing allows Anton to expand its feature film and television series development ...
22.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Today is Doc Day at the market
CELEBRATING THE ANNUAL DOC DAY Explore the craft of documentary filmmaking! Don't miss Doc Day tomorrow! Join us Tuesday, 21 May from 10:00 to 22:00 for a day packed with panel discussions, director talks & masterclasses, diving deep into the world of documentaries. PLUS, wrap up this special ...
21.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
New film stars Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, The Grand Budapest Hotel) Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding, Scream VI), Richard Brake, (Kingsman, Hannibal Rising, Barbarian), Jacob Keohane (Halloween Kills, Condor’s Nest), and Jackson Rathbone (Twilight, The Island) Film Mode Entertainment and Lost Galleon Films are thrilled to announce the new crime-thriller, Laws of Man, and its Cannes World Market Premiere ...
15.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Unveiling roster of speakers for the panels in Cannes
UNVEILING THE VOICES BEHIND THE PANELS Hear from key players in the industry! The Marché du Film is thrilled to announce its BIGGEST conference lineup yet, featuring a dynamic and diverse gathering of over 350 industry experts from across the globe, includin...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
'LALA, MY REDHEAD' Feature film by Nellie K. and Deniz Nala in development stage, with a finalised script Looking for support: partners and financiers. Love and poverty, betrayal and wealth - centuries of traditions put to the test! A compelling story intricately woven into a comprehensive exploration of women’s status against the backdrop of the Roma culture. From the director of an award-winning film in Cannes 2023. “I wor...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Highland Film Group Handling Worldwide Sales Cannes, France (May 15, 2024) – Jeffrey Dean Morgan (AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” Zach Snyder’s The Watchmen), Famke Janssen (MGM/UA’s GoldenEye, 20th Century Fox’s XMen and Taken), Naomi Battrick (Amazon’s “Jamestown” and “A Very English Scandal”) and Denis O'Hare (FX’s “American Horror Story,” Focus Features’ Dallas Buyers Club) are set to star in t...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
First look from "Ice Fall" starring Joel Kinnaman
Sharing the first look photo from the thriller Ice Fall starring Joel Kinnaman (James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, John Woo’s Silent Night), Cara Jade Myers (Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon), Danny Huston (Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman, Rupert Sanders’ upcoming The Crow), Academy Award-nominated and First Nations (Oneida) actor Graham Greene (Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves, Frank Darabont’s The Green Mile, Netflix’s “Longmire”)...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
VIDEO Captures of Women In Motion Talks: Full Program
WOMEN IN MOTION TALKS FULL PROGRAM From May 14th to May 25th 2024 For the 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes, Women In Motion is proud to welcome prominent female figures of the cinema and entertainment industries to its Talks series. They will discuss their views on women’s representation and diversity in cinema, and more generally in the arts and culture. You can find the Women In Motion 2024 Press Kit here for an overview of what happened in the past year for wome...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Spotlight on the conferences program at the Market
Check out highlights of inspiring talks and panels with today's industry leaders. EXPLORE OVER 70 CONFERENCES IN CANNES Dive into the #MDF24 Conference Schedule! Get ready for our BIGGEST conference lineup to date! Explore this year's diverse selection of engaging talks with world-class speakers tackling all of today's trending topics: AI, film finance, sustainability, well-being & more! ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Thailand to Inspire at Cannes Film Festival with "Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive" Gala
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government is proud to announce its prestigious "Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive" gala, taking place on 18 May 2024, at the Cannes Film Festival. Presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, this exclusive event will celebrate Thailand's vibrant film industry and its growing impact on the global stage. Since 2011, Thai Night has long bee...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
2024 Marché du Film: anticipating record-breaking 15,000 participants in Cannes
As the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes opened its doors in Cannes today, the Marché du Film organizers anticipate setting a new historic record this year. With onsite registration is still ongoing, the 2024 market edition is expected to welcome over 15,000 accredited participants from more than 140 countries, surpassing last year’s record high of 14,000 onsite participants. This year’s market promises to be a dynamic hub of ac...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Microsoft creates a partnership with the Marché du Film to Launch Microsoft Café, Dedicated to AI
Microsoft, in partnership with the Marché du Film & Festival de Cannes, is launching a new, vibrant hub at the Majestic Beach (just a skip away from the Palais), inviting festival and market attendees to immerse themselves in the the world of AI and the potential it holds for the film industry. During the first week in Cannes, Microsoft Café will host panel discussions, interactive demos and hands-on experiences, allowing festival & market participants to explore the lates...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Blue Efficience recommences partnership to emphasize security for Marche du Film
Blue Efficience, renowned in France for its expertise in anti-piracy measures, proudly announces its renewed partnership with the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes to once again bolster security for this year's film market. Building upon their fruitful collaboration during the 2020 Marché du Film Online and Ventana Sur, this ongoing partnership underscores their shared commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the festival’s digital showcases. Recogniz...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Final line-up of the 14th International Film Finance Forum Friday 17 May on the Main Stage
UNITING GLOBAL LEADERS & TOP FILMMAKERS In partnership with the Marché du Film, Winston Baker — leading global producer of entertainment conferences — will be hosting its highly anticipated 14th annual International Film Finance Forum at this year's #MDF24 edition in Cannes! This year's forum will welcome guest speakers from 30West, CAA, Amazon Live, Imagine Entertainment, Bleecker Street, FilmHedge, NEOM and many more! ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
MUBI, the global film distributor, production company and streaming service has acquired worldwide rights for Coralie Fargeat’s upcoming feature The Substance, a Working Title Films production, which will premiere in Competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. MUBI retains all rights in North America, UK, Germany, Latin America, Benelux, and others, with theatrical releases planned later this year The Match Factory is handling international sales for rest of world Writt...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
NEW ATHENS BASED FILM & FILMMAKER FUNDING FOUNDATION
NEW ATHENS BASED FILM & FILMMAKER FUNDING FOUNDATION Announced In Cannes At The Arab Cinema Center Awards Event INTERNATIONAL EMERGING FILM TALENT FOUNDATION Fueling Dreams For Storytellers & Writers For Budding Directors & Producers For Emerging Filmmakers For Undiscovered Talent Cannes, 18th May 2024 – The INTERNATIONAL EMERGING FILM TALENT FOUNDATION (IETFF) was announced today during The Arab Cinema Center Awards Event at the Plage du Palmes. Start...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Cannes, France, (May 14, 2024)PMG is proud to return to the Croisette with two projects (well, three) for 2024 : new foreign sales entity The Forge and the proof-of concept short film The Soul Trader. Together, the group has FOUR screenings scheduled we welcome qualified media coverage to. Here we go! New bespoke distributor and international sales agency The Forge, headed by longtime producer and Vashon Island Film Festival director Mark Mathias Sayre, is headed to Cannes to take part in its ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
DIRECTOR MOHAMMAD RASOULOF HAS LEFT IRAN WITHOUT OFFICIAL PERMISSION
PRESS RELEASE DIRECTOR MOHAMMAD RASOULOF HAS LEFT IRAN WITHOUT OFFICIAL PERMISSION: AFTER A STRENUOUS JOURNEY, IT REMAINS UNCLEAR WHETHER HE WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND CANNES WITH HIS FILM “THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG” In a statement issued from an undisclosed location, Rasoulof describes the harrowing repression of his team in Iran and asks the international film community for “effective support” May 13, 2024 - Celebrated Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has ...
12.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Cannes Marché du Film & Festival NEWSLETTER Coverage from our Team in Cannes : Vanessa McMahon, Lalit Rao, Moira Sullivan, Alice Kanterian, Nesta Morgan, Phillip Bergson, with red carpet photos by Laurent Hou and Videos from the stairs by Sissy Lin and the blog patrol led by Bruno Chatelin your editor ! Cannes Festival & Marché du Film pre roll Newsletter I Cannes Beat 1 I Cannes Beat 2 I C...
11.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Cannes Impact Day May 16 Panel line-up
IMPACT AT CANNES MARCHÉ DU FILM 2024 ADDRESSES THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY, WOMEN’S RIGHTS & MENTAL HEALTH ACTION The forthcoming Cannes Marché du Film impACT programme 2024 led by Think-Film Impact Production will highlight innovation, creativity and action in an action-focused day centred on the socially pressing topics of democracy, wo...
11.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA) To Present Film Programs, Panels, Awards & Receptions At The 2024 Marché du Film & Cannes Docs Events At Festival De Cannes IEFTA And The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Present JOURNEY OF EXILE A CINEMATIC EXPLORATION Two Events That Focus On And Merge Narratives From Refugees And Displaced People A Panel On Displacement From Cinematic Perspectives Moderated By International Journalist HADLEY GAM...
11.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Cannes Docs 2024 edition highlights !
The Marché du Film is proud to highlight Cannes Docs, our dedicated platform for all feature documentary film professionals! Cannes Docs is the ultimate platform that brings together the major players in the documentary world for a series of tailored events, such as speed meetings, group consultations, panels & keynotes, pop-up presentations, morning boost sharing circles, as well as curated showcases of docs-in-progress from all around the world... and not to mentio...
11.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
101 Films International, an Amcomri Entertainment company, has secured worldwide distribution rights for independent comedy horror movie Crocodylus: Mating Season (86 minutes). Produced by Duck Duck Productions and Executive Studio Productions, the feature film is written and directed by Stanley Pomianowski (Ellen Vs the World) as his directorial debut. Peaceful Creek has witnessed some strange goings on; tourists are disappearing, and teens are saying they’ve seen a gator-...
10.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
TomCat/Summer Hill Films/Meow! line up with AI multi language dubbing
Let's Meet in Cannes! TomCat/Summer Hill Films' Catalog Now Available with AI Dubbing INCLUDED! TomCat/Summer Hill Films/Meow! Dubbing will be in Cannes this year for the Marché du Film from May 14 to May. 20. We will be located in the Riviera, Stand F3. Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click below: Are you looking for high-quality independent films to expand your of...
10.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Director Kore-eda_©MIKIYA TAKIMOTO Leading Japanese Producer Muneyuki Kii, a former Head Producer at Toei has launched a new film company based on his experience in all aspects of production - K2 Pictures. The company aims to create a new funding ecosystem for Japanese films to enrich local productions by returning profits traditionally accruing to film companies to both investors and creators, and it will also produce projects with emerging and established creators. Additionally, as par...
10.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Going to Cannes to buy or sell content? Maximize your investment by offering your films in a variety of local languages. Cutting-edge AI dubbing specialists Meow! Dubbing (www.meowdubbing.com), now makes it easier than ever to bring any film or TV show to your market with A.I. language dubs. During the Marche du Film, We will be located in the Riviera, Stand F3 from May 14 to May 19. Please contact Ted Chalmers to set up a meeting or click belo...
10.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Canada Pavilion Stand 126 Canada will shine brightly on the Croisette during the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival with 3 features and 1 short in official selection, 2 projects in the inaugural Immersive Competition, one feature in the prestigious Director’s Fortnight, and one short in Critic`s Week. The Canada Pavilion&nb...
10.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Myriad Pictures is pleased to announce that it has acquired international sales and distribution rights for survival action-thriller, WALKING SUPPLY from Ireland based Brick Lane Entertainment, Kemodo Entertainment, and Mountain Man Media. Myriad will commence sales at the Cannes Marche du Film. Celebrated stuntman Derek Barnes directs a script he co-wrote with stars James McDougall (BECKY) and Douglas Nyback (“Incorporated,” “Defiance”). Joel Labelle and Ian Matthews rou...
09.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Arab Cinema Center Celebrates 10 Years in Cannes
The Arab Cinema Center unveils a captivating lineup of high-profile events! From star-studded panel discussions to the prestigious Critics Awards for Arab Films ceremony (access by invitation only), the Arab Cinema Center will be shining a spotlight on the outstanding talent driving the industry's Golden Age in the Middle East and North African region. Dive now into the panel lineup, happening at the Main Stage and the prestigious Plage des Palmes! MAD World Presen...
09.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Paul Wright and George MacKay Reunite For New Title MISSION
Credit: George MacKay Headshot - Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images Credit: Paul Wright Headshot – Photo by Nick Cooke.Filming has begun on Scotland based production MISSION, reuniting BAFTA winning collaborators Paul Wright (For Those In Peril) and George MacKay (Femme). Mission is a punk exploration of the psyche which follows alienated Dylan (MacKay) as he throws off the shackles of his solitary life in...
09.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Sales, production and finance outfit Protagonist Pictures, announced today the new drama-thriller, Press Your Luck, starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser (“Black Bird,” Richard Jewell, I,Tonya). Set in 1984, Press Your Luck is based on the incredible true story of Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, who steps onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak...
09.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Unifrance will be present at the Critics' Week jury, Unifrance's Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris and the Cannes Film Festival, will also be presented on the Unifrance Terrace. The Unifrance stand at the Marché du Film Unifrance will also be present alongside professionals through its 95-square-meter stand located in the Marché du Film (Riviera-L0), which can host meetings f...
08.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Preview The American Pavilion Industry In Focus Panels and In Conversations
The American Pavilion Industry in Focus Panels and In Conversations Sneak Peek The American Pavilion programming team agreed to share a preview of what they have planned for the festival this year. The full program will be available at ampav.com on Monday, May 13th. See below for our exclusive sneak preview! ...
08.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
The Bookie & The Bruiser from ANTON starring Vince Vaughan and Adrien Brody
Vince Vaughs photo by Sam Jones. Writer/director S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk Best Director Sitges Film Festival) reunites with his frequent collaborator Vince Vaughn (Dragged Across Concrete, Brawl In Cell Block 99) and Oscar© winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist, The Grand Budapest Hotel) on the new gangster thriller The Bookie & the Bruiser. Anton will introduce the film to international distributors at the upcoming Marche du Film. UTA Independent Film Group and Range Media Partners...
08.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
9 Days to Go...till Film Finance Forum 2024: Final Fireside Chat
To finish up the afternoon full of Industry Executives we are happy to announce our Final Fireside Chat! ...
08.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
See what's coming up next week at the Market 14-22 May 2024!
Get ready for an exciting Marché edition! We're just a few weeks away from the launch of our new edition, and we're excited to share with you all the exciting events, selections and showcases that are bound to make #MDF24 extra special! WHAT TO EXPECT AT #MDF24! ...
08.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Switzerland, 2024 Country of Honour at this year's market: check the full program!
Organized by the promotion agency Swiss Films, and in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Office of Culture and the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR, the Marché du Film is excited to present an incredible program of events to celebrate Switzerland's audiovisual innovations and promote emerging Swiss talents & projects across all our key programs. ...
08.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
LA Native: New Series from Amplify Pictures
Amplify Pictures, the pioneering independent studio behind HBO’s Emmy-winning 100 Foot Wave and the upcoming Legends for Nat Geo/Disney+, has greenlit development on the new comedy series LA Native, it was announced today by Amplify Pictures CEO Joe Lewis. The half-hour scripted series is written and created by Siena East (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Clone High for HBO Max, Fox’s Grimsburg) with Chadd Gindin (Fox’s Grimsburg, Netflix’s Murderville and Santa C...
08.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Explore the 2024 Streamers Forum line-up of the two-day panel event
Explore the 2024 Streamers Forum: the new streaming trends, the key players...! Join us for an ALL-NEW lineup of captivating discussions on the streaming business! Discover the latest trends in streaming, dive into the latest insights on FAST and AVOD models, and come explore strategies for balancing theatrical and digital releases! Check out t...
07.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Events program: 14-22 May 2024 Hong Kong Trade Development Council, with the support of Create HK & the Hong Kong Film Development Council jointly organize the first-ever “Hong Kong Films@Cannes 2024”, a mutual events program. Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Film Development Council and Create Hong Kong will be present on the Hong Kong Pavilion at International Village 117 and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council on the Ho...
06.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
The Arab Cinema Center’s events and panels in Cannes highlighting Arab talent
ARAB CINEMA CENTER ORCHESTRATES FIVE HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS AT THE UPCOMING CANNES FILM FESTIVAL & MARché du film, in collaboration with MAD CELEBRITY The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is proud to announce its continued collaboration with the Marché du Film, alongside MAD Celebrity, for a series of captivating panel discussions and events, set to take place during this year’s market edition at the 77th Festival de Cannes, scheduled from 14 to 25 May. With a part...
05.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Pathé handles international sales for Sorrentino’s PARTERNOPE
Pathé is thrilled to reunite with Italian director Paolo Sorrentino and Fremantle to handle international sales for Sorrentino’s PARTHENOPE. PARTHENOPE stars, in alphabetical order, Dario Aita, Celeste Dalla Porta, Silvia Degrandi, Isabella Ferrari, Lorenzo Gleijeses, Biagio Izzo, Marlon Joubert, Peppe Lanzetta, Nello Mascia, Gary Oldman, Silvio Orlando, Luisa Ranieri, Daniele Rienzo, Stefania Sandrelli and Alfonso Santagata, and is in Official Selection in Competition at t...
05.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Roster of speakers announced for Winston Baker Film Finance Forum program May 17
We have another exciting session announcement for you.... Find out more about our rockstar speakers, as well as full program details below! Cannes 2024 ...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
AFCI to host the first Global Film Commission Network Summit in Cannes at the Marché du Film
The association of film commissioners international will present an insightful panel series on pioneering strategies in film production & location selection. In an exciting first, the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) will be making its debut in Cannes as part of the conference lineup of the Marché du Film, set to take place from 14 to 22 May during the 77th Festival de Cannes. This marks a significant milestone in AFCI’s 49-year hist...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Frontières: Fantasia Film Festival & Marché du Film Announce 2024 Selection
Frontières Platform, the genre-focused event co-organized by Fantasia Film Festival and the Marché du Film, reveals its 2024 selection to be presented in Cannes from 18-19 May. Frontières is delighted to unveil its latest lineup of films, spanning the realms of horror, magical realism, and comedy, showcasing the most vibrant talents in today’s genre film industry. From mythical water spirits and creepy vampire landlords to chilling tales of ast...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
2024 Streamers Forum Returns to Cannes, Welcoming Disney+, Max, MUBI, Pluto TV & More!
The 2024 Streamers Forum, a captivating series of conferences designed to provide the latest insights on the ever-evolving streaming landscape, is set to return to Cannes at the upcoming Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, taking place from 14 to 22 May 2024. For the first time, Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max), MUBI, Pluto TV, Filmin and Cinobo will join the forum following last year’s guests which included Netflix, Prime Video and ...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Cannes Makers Training Program reveals the 8 participants
The Marché du Film proudly announces the eight participants selected for the second edition of the Cannes Makers program, scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 May 2024 in Cannes. The 3-day intensive training program, specifically designed for young professionals under 30, received an overwhelming response, with a record-breaking 370 applications from 76 countries, surpassing the response from last year’s inaugural launch. Committed to nurturing the future leaders in inter...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
For Its 77th Edition, the Festival de Cannes launches its immersive competition
In 2024, the Festival de Cannes launches a new competition dedicated to immersive works. In 2017, Alejandro González Iñárritu made history at the 70th edition of the Festival de Cannes with his groundbreaking virtual reality piece, Carne y Arena (Virtually Present, Physically Invisible) marking the first immersive work ever presented as an official selection at a major film festival. Recognized for his pioneering vision, Iñárritu received a s...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Fantastic 7 unveils 2024 film selection for Its 6th edition Showcase in Cannes
The genre film showcase returns to Cannes to welcome 7 fantastic film festivals and their selection of 7 fantastic projects. Fantastic 7, an event celebrating genre-bending films from around the world, is set to return to the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes this year, unveiling a fresh new lineup. This year marks the 6th edition of the international showcase, organized by Sitges – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia and the ...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
The 2024 Pitches Selection for Shoot the Book revealed!
The much-anticipated Pitches Selection for the 2024 edition of Shoot The Book! has been unveiled, marking the continuation of an exciting collaboration between SCELF and the Marché du Film. Organized by SCELF (Société Civile des Editeurs de Langue Française) and the Marché du Film, Shoot the Book! announced their selection on 12 April at the Paris Book Festival in front of an audience of journalis...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Cannes Next, the pioneering platform for the future of entertainment and innovation at the Marché du Film, in partnership with Sprockit — The Global Open Innovation Platform, is thrilled to unveil the inception of their exclusive investment and deal-making platform, "Next Tech on the Beach." This innovative event is set to redefine the landscape of investments, mergers, and acquisitions across the content, technology and corporate sectors. Scheduled for the morning of ...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Marché du Film launches new Cannes Remakes Program introducing 11 new IPs
The new initiative aims to foster the international circulation of European IPs for new film adaptations. For its first edition, 11 IP (Intellectual Proprety) titles from France, Spain and Italy, were selected and will be presented in Cannes thanks to our partners CNC (the French National Center of Cinema and Moving Images), ICAA (Institute of Cinematography & Audiovisual Arts) and the Directorate General for Cinema &am...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
European Film Commissions Network to Kickstart Producers Network with Exclusive Brunch
The Producers Network, the Marché du Film’s dedicated platform for producers, is set to commence its activities earlier this year with an exclusive brunch, hosted in partnership with EUFCN — the European Film Commissions Network. The EUFCN, which represents 100 European film commissions in 32 countries, is a non-profit association dedicated to supporting and promoting the European film industry and culture. Its various missions include organizing the share o...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
Fantastic Pavilion announces second edition
The Fantastic Pavilion, the genre hub at the Marché du Film, will celebrate its second edition from May 14 to 22, 2024. After a successful launch last year, the Pavilion is once again presenting galas for selected genre films, which will be announced in May. An addition this year is the showcase to international buyers of six films that have remake rights available. To highlight Switzerland, the Marché du Film’s 2024 country of honor, the Pavilion is set to cel...
03.05.2024 | Cannes Market Dailies's blog
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