Programs
Programs
BRAZIL SHOWCASE
Brazil has a long history of producing documentary visions that use different raw materials to portray, discuss and amplify the…
INSTITUTIONS
Brazil’s participation in Cannes promises to be a major highlight of the 2025 market edition, thanks to our new partnership…
BRAZIL, COUNTRY OF HONOUR
The Marché du Film is proud to welcome Brazil, the 2025 Country of Honour of this year’s market edition! Brazil’s participation in Cannes will…
IMMERSIVE MARKET
The Immersive Market is the Marché du Film’s latest B2B initiative, which aims to accelerate collaboration and distribution opportunities for…
CANNES MAKERS
Cannes Makers is an immersive training experience to help shape the next generation of international sales leaders! Launched in 2023…
GLOBAL FILM COMMISSION NETWORK SUMMIT
The inaugural AFCI’s summit will focus on inspiring pioneering strategies in film production and location through a curated panel series…
PALESTINE SHOWCASE
Amid the ongoing struggle to preserve Palestinian narrative, the Palestine Film Institute (PFI) emphasizes the importance of supporting Palestinian cinema…
SWITZERLAND SHOWCASE
Swiss Films, the national promotion agency for Swiss filmmaking and Visions du Réel, Switzerland’s only non-fiction film festival and one…
EAST DOC PLATFORM SHOWCASE
East Doc Platform is the premier industry event for Central and Eastern European documentaries, facilitating networking, pitching forums, and individual…
THE FIVE NORDICS SHOWCASE
The Five Nordics is the umbrella organization for the Danish Film Institute, Finnish Film Foundation, Icelandic Film Center, Norwegian Film…
IFFF WITH WINSTON BAKER
The International Film Finance Forum unites global leaders and acclaimed filmmakers for an annual summit event, diving into the latest…
STREAMERS FORUM
Step into the forefront of the Streamers Forum — an exclusive series of conferences designed to provide the latest insights…
CANNES REMAKES
Cannes Remakes is our newest initiative aimed to foster the international circulation of European IPs for new film adaptations! In…
INVESTORS CIRCLE
Investors Circle unites the world’s leading experts in film and media financing for a day filled with engaging discussions and…
COUNTRY OF HONOUR
The Marché du Film is delighted to welcome Switzerland, our Country of Honour for the 2024 edition! Switzerland’s participation in…
SPOTLIGHT ASIA
Spotlight Asia is the Marché du Film’s most recent initiative, created in partnership with Ties That Bind (organised by Fondo…
CANADA SHOWCASE
Telefilm Canada, in partnership with RIDM, the Montreal International Documentary Festival, is proud to showcase exceptional Canadian talent at this…
INSTITUTIONS
Spain’s participation in Cannes will be organized by ICEX Spain Trade & Investment (the public entity of the Ministry of Industry, Trade…
UKRAINE IN FOCUS
The Marché du Film is pleased to announce a newly revamped 2023 Ukraine in Focus program complete with a series…
FESTIVALS HUB
Festivals Hub is the Marché du Film’s initiative created to unite and empower industry professionals who play active roles in…
JURY PANEL
The works on VeeR Future Award’s shortlist were available on VeeR and Alexandria from 17 to 25 May. 18 VR…
IMPACT
impACT is the Marché du Film’s transversal initiative designed to spark essential conversations that pave the way for a more…
SPOTLIGHTED PROJECTS
Through this section, potential co-producers and funding / creative partners are invited to discover & connect with top-quality international creative…
2025 PROJECTS
Fantastic 7 sheds light on new trends and influences in genre cinema by bringing together new genre works from all parts…
FANTASTIC 7
The best of the upcoming fantastic genre!
EXHIBITORS
Each year, a number of the documentary field’s most prominent, specialized sales agents, set up camp at the Cannes Docs…
CO-PRODUCTION DAY
Embark on our speed meetings sessions dedicated to co-production!
DOCS-IN-PROGRESS
Each year, Cannes Docs partners with a number of institutions and organizations from different parts of the world to showcase…
CURATORS NETWORK
The Curators Network is dedicated to to accelerating distribution opportunities for immersive art, offering a memorable, stimulating experience experience set…
MURALS
MURALS is an immersive visual experience that uses cutting-edge 3D scanning to place viewers face to face with the war…
SCOTLAND SHOWCASE
Screen Scotland and Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) are thrilled to bring to Cannes four bold, thought-provoking and ambitious feature documentaries,…
ANNECY ANIMATION SHOWCASE
The Annecy Animation Showcase, co-organized by the Marché du Film & Annecy Film Festival, is a curated selection of today’s…
BRIDGING THE DRAGON
Expand your co-production possibilities and connect online with Chinese film professionals.
CANNES NEXT
Cannes Next is the Marché du Film’s innovation-focused platform for business, networking, and exploring the future of entertainment. Cannes Next…
PRODUCERS NETWORK
Grow your business with our events exclusively for producers. The Producers Network is the go-to rendez-vous for producers seeking to boost business and connections in Cannes and online!
PARTNERS
Cannes Next is proud to join forces with leading voices from across the creative and tech landscapes. This dynamic collaboration…
IP SELECTION
Cannes Remakes will unveil an exclusive selection of original films — primed and ready to be remade into mesmerizing film…
ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL
Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) is South Australia’s premier screen event and one of Australia’s leading film festivals. It’s an annual…
INSTITUTIONS
Switzerland’s participation in Cannes promises to be a major highlight of the film market event, thanks to the Marché du…
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Our esteemed panel is set to play a crucial role in this year’s Investors Circle, undertaking meticulous scouting to hand-pick…
2025 PARTICIPANTS
Meet the 10 participants of Cannes Makers 2025! Our participants are not merely participants but potential collaborators, primed to infuse…
2025 COMPOSERS
The Marché du Film is extremely proud to welcome 10 international film composers for the 2025 edition to partake in…
IMPACT LAB
Every year, impACT Lab gathers forward-thinking experts to lead a series of exclusive, transformative workshops and group sessions, offering insider…
BUYERS SHOWCASE
The Buyers Showcase presents works-in-progress or recently completed films seeking international distribution, festival selection and/or sales representation. Find the 2025…
SHOOT THE BOOK!
Turn over a new page for adaptations… and discover it online!
DIRECTORS
The Investors Circle is once again offering a rare opportunity for private investors in Cannes to discover and support a…
FRANCE-BRAZIL CO-PRODUCTION MEETINGS
As part of the 2025 France-Brazil Season and in celebration of Brazil as our 2025 Country of Honor, we are…
VILLAGE INNOVATION
Explore the future of cinema at the Village Innovation — our brand-new venue where technology meets creativity! Located at the…
FILMING IN BRAZIL
Explore answers to frequently asked questions about the authorization process, necessary documentation, and other key aspects of filming in Brazil! …
FILM COMMISSIONS
Discover why Switzerland is the go-to destination for filmmakers looking for attractive co-production opportunities! Switzerland film commissions aim to connect producers…
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Cannes Next presents the Virtual Production Conference & Showcase Stage – your exclusive gateway to the next generation of film…
PROOF OF CONCEPT
The Proof of Concept presentation is a selection of genre projects in advanced financing. Producers and directors present their original proof of…
THE MEANING AND MYSTERY OF LIFE
“The Meaning and Mystery of Life” is an exclusive screening of a unique multi-genre film, filmed over the course of…
HAF
The HKIFF Industry provides filmmakers with comprehensive services and global exposure. It includes support for project development through initiatives like…
SPOT THE COMPOSER
Find perfect harmony between producers and music professionals.
ISTANBUL FF & BASKA SINEMA
Istanbul Film Festival and Başka Sinema join forces to showcase works-in-progress at Marché du Film. Meetings on the Bridge, 20-year-old…
AI FOR TALENT SUMMIT
Cannes Next proudly presents the exclusive AI for Talent Summit — a one-day event exploring how AI is reshaping filmmaking…
PARTNERS
For its first edition, the Immersive Market is delighted to be collaborating with several key players from the event and…
SWISS HUB
From the latest AI platforms and spatial tools to creative robotics and multi-sensory experiences, the all-new Swiss Hub will showcase…
DELEGATIONS
After a successful initial tryout last year, Cannes Docs will once again be welcoming a number of delegations, formed by…
TECH4MOVIE EXPERIENCE CENTER
Discover the future of cinema at the Tech4movie experience center, brought to you by MyGlobalVillage in partnership with KiwiTech. Learn…
CONNECT
CONNECT – The Entertainment Tech Hub is the cornerstone event space where industry-leading tech innovators will unite to reveal the…
CRESCINE
CresCine returns to Cannes with bold ideas, cutting-edge tools, and future-shaping insights for the European screen industries. At the 2025…
PRODUCERS CLUB
Join us at the Producers Club – the official venue of the Producers Network! It’s the perfect place to meet…
CHILE SHOWCASE
Strong narratives, creative points of view, global perspectives and artistic approaches are some of the attributes of Chilean documentaries. Our…
FESTIVAL PARTNERS
Every year, Cannes Docs welcomes an ever-growing number of dear-to-our-hearts festivals, putting them in the spotlight at the very heart…
SPAIN SHOWCASE
Spanish filmmakers have gained a remarkable international presence, captivating audiences around the world with their innovative approaches and compelling narratives….
TALLINN BLACK NIGHTS
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) is Northern Europe’s only FIAPF-accredited competitive feature film festival with two sub-festivals, Just Film…
DOC DAY
An all-day-long celebration and exploration of documentary cinema, in all its creative aspects & industry ramifications, as well as in…
CANNES DOCS
Join the global documentary community for a full program program of keynotes, work-in-progress presentations and curated networking events dedicated to the specific needs of documentary films.
DOCS BY THE SEA SHOWCASE
Docs by the Sea is an Indonesian-based platform dedicated to supporting emerging Asian documentary filmmakers through mentorship, funding opportunities, and…
ATTENDING PROFESSIONALS
This list will be continuously updated until Cannes! Please note that this is a non-exhaustive list of professionals with a…
2025 SCHEDULE
Browse the 2025 Cannes Docs detailed schedule below – to be continuously updated – and download our program overview for…
ANIMATION DAY
[POSTPONED IN 2021] Animate your day in Cannes with a full program of conferences, meetings and screenings bringing together the animated film community in association with the Annecy Festival.
CIRCLE SHOWCASE
CIRCLE is an international training program for women and gender-expansive filmmakers, writers, directors, and producers developing documentary and fiction films…
GOES TO CANNES
Discover the emerging talents and projects in development selected by our partner festivals.
FRONTIÈRES
Pitch, buy and network at special events tailor-made for the genre film industry co-organised with the Fantasia International Film Festival.
MEET THE STREAMERS
Meet the Streamers is the industry-leading program of the Marché du Film dedicated to streaming platforms, strategy and innovation, all…