The Curators Network returns for its second edition in 2026, inviting curators, producers, and immersive creators to join one of two tracks of a unique three-day program, dedicated to expanding the distribution of immersive location-based works worldwide.
Following the success of the inaugural Immersive Market in 2025, the Marché du Film is opening applications for participants eager to explore location-based experiences and spatial computing innovations.
NEW THIS YEAR: Immersive Demos enter the Curators Network!
Each morning, between 1-on-1 meetings, catalogue holders will be able to present their works to a selected group of curators — showcased in premium, festival-grade conditions. In our brand-new 450 m² immersive space at the Carlton Hotel, video projections and XR works of all scales will not just be pitched, they will be experienced firsthand. This breakthrough initiative will elevate discovery, sharpen decision-making, and empower curators with deeper insights into the next wave of immersive art.
Looking Back at 2025
The first edition of the Immersive Market brought together leading curators, programmers, distributors, investors, and financiers at the prestigious Art Explora boat.
Over several days of pitching sessions, workshops, demos, and exclusive networking events, participants discovered cutting-edge immersive works and forged meaningful collaborations.
Highlights included one-on-one meetings with curators from world-class museums and entertainment venues, as well as presentations of interactive installations, VR, MR, video projections, and binaural 3D audio projects designed for location-based distribution.
JOIN THE CURATORS NETWORK 2026
Apply under one of our two professional categories:
CURATORS
Museum curators, cultural venue programmers, innovative immersive space managers seeking innovative, immersive and location-based works.
PRODUCERS
Producers and distributors with immersive projects looking to expand their reach through new location-based distribution opportunities.
Participants will benefit from pre-arranged one-on-one meetings, dynamic pitching sessions, hands-on workshops, and exclusive industry events, all aimed at strengthening collaboration and amplifying the global impact of immersive works.
📆 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: 20 FEBRUARY 2026
💬If you have any questions about the Immersive Market or the Curators Network, please contact: Mathieu Gayet, mgayet@festival-cannes.fr