The Marché du Film is proud to announce the 10 international composers selected to participate in the seventh edition of Spot the Composer, taking place from 15 to 18 May in Cannes.
Launched in 2020 with the support and collaboration of SACEM – the French collective body for music rights management – the three-day program offers music professionals a unique opportunity to take part in exclusive one-on-one meetings in Cannes, designed to foster harmonious collaborations with film directors and producers seeking original music for their next films, either in development or in production.
The program also features a panel and masterclass exploring the world of film scoring, giving the selected composers, as well as market attendees, a chance to learn from the industry’s best film composers and discover the latest trends and challenges in the sector.
This year’s 2026 Selected Composers are:
- Rémi Boubal | France
- Wissam Hojeij | France
- Taul Katz | USA, France
- Aska Matsumiya | USA, France
- Qasim Naqvi | USA
- Alexander Parsons | United Kingdom
- Pauchi Sasaki | Peru
- Hiroko Sebu | Japan, France
- Arthur Simonini | France
- Mirjam Skal | Switzerland
Spot the Composer is organized by the Marché du Film, in collaboration with SACEM and with the support of DISCO.
