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!
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Launching "Next Tech on the Beach"
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Reshaping the cinematic industry!
Cannes Next and Sprockit — The Global Open Innovation Platform are teaming up to launch their first joint investment summit in Cannes, titled Next Tech on the Beach! This invite-only event at the Plage des Palmes will showcase six groundbreaking start-ups and offer attendees an exclusive look at their innovative tech and investment opportunities.
Investors, corporations, and startups interested in participating at this prestigious summit can register now!
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Cannes Remakes Announces Project Selection
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Taking original stories into new territories!
Brace yourselves as Cannes Remakes unveils an exclusive selection of original films sourced from France, Spain and Italy — primed and ready to be remade into mesmerizing film adaptations.
The half-day event (20 May) at the CNC Beach will include a pitching session, a series of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings and a networking cocktail event, offering a dynamic opportunity for IP holders to connect with producers and buyers.
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Fantastic 7 Returns for its 6th Edition!
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Discover the 2024 lineup of 7 fantastic films, selected by 7 film festivals!
This year's selection is bustling with creativity with works-in-progress that touch on the mystique of witchcraft, an ancient king and his crown of seven flames, tales of stolen relics, resurrection of loved ones, werewolves, and more!
Organized by Sitges Film Festival and the Marché du Film, Fantastic 7 is designed to foster emerging filmmakers and connect them with potential business partners in Cannes to secure funding and co-production opportunities.
Please welcome our 2024 Festival Partners!
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See the 2024 Pitches Selection!
This year's Pitches selection features 10 captivating French & European books chosen with Le Film Français, as well as 8 titles from around the world, including 4 works from Taiwan with TAICCA and 4 works from Switzerland (our 2024 Country of Honour) with ProHelvetia. Register now for lively two-day event (Pitches & Rendez-Vous) in Cannes from 16 to 17 May!
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Meet the young talents!
We're thrilled to announce the eight selected participants of our Cannes Makers training program! These young professionals will participate in a three-day immersive experience focused on the areas of sales, distribution, and marketing — a unique opportunity curated to shape the next generation of international sales leaders in the film industry.
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Announcing the 12 Composers!
We are thrilled to announce the 12 international film music composers selected for this year's Spot The Composer program, organized in partnership with Sacem! This year is especially exciting as we are also welcoming 2 Swiss composers, presented by SonArt, in celebration of Switzerland, our Country of Honour.
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Discover the 2024 showcases!
The 2024 Docs-in-Progress showcase lineup is here! Witness the latest and greatest upcoming docs of the year as we present 8 exciting showcases, featuring 32 docs-in-progress in the final stages of post-production! Documentary decision-makers, festival programmers and sales agents are invited to join us!
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Welcoming Families & Kids to Cannes!
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Registration for Le Ballon Rouge is now OPEN!
The Marché du Film and the Red Balloon Alliance are super excited to bring back our beloved on-site daycare center to this year’s festival & market edition! Supporting all the parents and families attending Cannes with their little ones, Le Ballon Rouge is here to help! We’ll be providing a fun, supervised daycare center for kids aged 6 months to 12 years old. The center will be open from 14-24 May and located just a short stroll away from the Palais des Festivals!
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Other exciting news you may have missed!
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