Cannes Remakes returns for its 3rd edition, unveiling an exclusive selection of original film IPs sourced from France, Spain, Italy and Austria — ready to be reimagined into new film adaptations.
Cannes Remakes, an initiative launched by the Marché du Film in partnership with the CNC (French National Centre of Cinema & Moving Image), continues to strengthen the thriving international IP market in Cannes by fostering the circulation and adaptation of European intellectual properties for global audiences.
This year’s program presents its most extensive lineup to date, featuring 14 European IP titles. Returning institutional partners include the CNC; the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual – Italian Ministry of Culture (DGCA-MIC), in collaboration with Cinecittà; and the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA), each showcasing their national selections. The Austrian Film Institute (ÖFI), in collaboration with Film and Music Austria (FAMA), joins this year’s edition for the first time.
Given the growing demand and profitability of remakes in today’s audiovisual landscape, Cannes Remakes offers a unique platform for discovering high-potential stories ready to be adapted for both the big screen and global streaming services.
The half-day event will take place on 18 May at the CNC Pavillion and will feature a pitching session, a series of pre-arranged one-on-one meetings, and an invite-only networking cocktail. This dynamic format provides an ideal opportunity for IP holders, producers, and buyers to connect and explore new collaboration opportunities around fresh European content.
The projects to be presented at this year’s 2026 Cannes Remakes are:
PRESENTED BY CNC
- CYCLE OF TIME (France)
Director: Vinciane Millereau
Producer: Olivier Kahn | UGC
IP Holder: Studio TF1 - DEAR PARENTS (France)
Director: Emmanuel Patron
Producers: Bonne Pioche Cinéma, SND M6 Group
IP Holder: SND
- GUESS WHO IS CALLING (France)
Director: Fabienne Godet
Producer: Le Bureau
IP Holder: Le Bureau - HOW TO MAKE A KILLING (France)
Director: Franck Dubosc
Producer: Gaumont
IP Holder: Gaumont - THE PARTY’S OVER! (France)
Director: Antony Cordier
Producer: Cheyenne Federation
IP Holder: France tv distribution
PRESENTED BY DGCA-MIC & CINECITTÀ
- CLOSE TO ME (Italy)
Director: Stefano Sardo
Producer: Nightswim, Medusa Films
IP Holder: Nightswim - LIFE IS LIFE (Italy)
Director: Riccardo Milani
Producer: Our Films
IP Holder: Piperplay - THERE IS STILL TOMORROW (Italy)
Director: Paola Cortellesi
Producer: Wildside
IP Holder: Vision Distribution
PRESENTED BY ICAA
- MY FRIEND EVA (Spain)
Director: Cesc Gay
Producer: Laia Bosch | Imposible Films
IP Holder: Filmax - THE PLATFORM (Spain)
Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
Producer: Basque Films, Mr Miyagi Films
IP Holder: Latido Films - WHEN YOU NO LONGER LOVE ME (Spain)
Director: Igor Legarreta
Producer: Centuria Films
IP Holder: Begin Again Films
PRESENTED BY ÖFI & FAMA
- PEACOCK (Austria)
Director: Bernhard Wenger
Producer: Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion
IP Holder: Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion
- THE DARK (Austria)
Director: Justin Lange
Producer: Dor Film Produktions GmbH
IP Holder: Dor Film Produktion GmbH - WILD MOUSE (Austria)
Director: Josef Hader
Producer: Wega Filmproduktion
IP Holder: Wega Filmproduktion
Buyers and producers interested in attending the Cannes Remakes pitching session and meeting the IP holders are invited to register online prior to the event.
Cannes Remakes is presented by the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes in collaboration with the CNC, in association with the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual – Italian Ministry of Culture (DGCA-MIC) + Cinecittà, the Institute of Cinematography & Audiovisual Arts (ICAA), the Austrian Film Institute (ÖFI) + Film and Music Austria (FAMA), and with the support of Creative Europe MEDIA.