The new venue is designed to strengthen the exhibition sector by connecting international cinema exhibitors, distributors, and key stakeholders.
The Marché du Film and Cine Group are pleased to announce their collaboration to create the first-ever venue within a major film market dedicated specifically to international cinema exhibition.
Situated at the Rotonde du Lérins, beside the Palais des Festivals, the new space aims to bring cinema theaters back to the center of industry discussions.
The venue will feature two distinct areas:
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- The “Lérins Cinemas Club” premium screening room, at the heart of the Marché du Film, offering an immersive viewing experience designed for optimal viewing comfort, with Christie and Dolby equipment and KLS sofas.
- The “Cinemas Club” hospitality area, an adjoining reception space with a terrace overlooking the Bay of Cannes, dedicated to networking, meetings and discussions on the challenges and future of theatrical exhibition.
From Tuesday, 12 May to Wednesday, 20 May, the space and screening room will host a full daily program of events for the exhibition ecosystem. International industry leaders will participate in roundtables, conferences, and masterclasses throughout the market.
The venue will also be available to distributors, institutions and sales companies for film screenings, line-up presentations, and events for their partners. With its premium screening room and dedicated networking space, the Cinemas Club is set to become a key reference point for professionals in exhibition and international distribution.
“The Marché du Film has always served the ‘upstream’ market, connecting international sales companies and distributors. It felt essential to also address the ‘downstream’ market — between distributors and exhibitors — through this new initiative and premium screening venue,” said Guillaume Esmiol, Executive Director of the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Marché du Film to create this innovative and unique space,” added Julien Marcel, President of Cine Group. “Beyond being a working tool for professionals, this venue will also serve as a welcoming hub for exchange and reflection on the future of the cinema theatre.”