Programs
Programs
CREATOR ECONOMY SUMMIT
For the first time in Cannes, the Marché du Film launches a dedicated half-day summit exploring the new opportunities emerging…
CANNES FANTASTIC
Dive into the world of genre in Cannes! Cannes Fantastic is the Marché du Film’s umbrella initiative dedicated to genre…
INSTITUTIONS
Set to be one of the standout moments of the 2026 market edition, Japan’s presence in Cannes will be driven…
JAPAN, COUNTRY OF HONOUR
Please welcome Japan, the Marché du Film’s 2026 Country of Honour! Japan will take center stage in Cannes, officially opening…
BRAZIL SHOWCASE
Brazil has a long history of producing documentary visions that use different raw materials to portray, discuss and amplify the…
IMMERSIVE MARKET
The Immersive Market is the Marché du Film’s latest B2B initiative dedicated to fostering collaboration and unlocking new distribution opportunities…
CANNES MAKERS
Cannes Makers is an immersive training experience to help shape the next generation of international sales leaders! Launched in 2023…
THE POWER OF PLACE
Presented by AFCI (Association of Film Commissioners International), The Power of Place brings together global producers, film commissioners, and policymakers…
PALESTINE SHOWCASE
Amid the ongoing struggle to preserve and sustain Palestinian narrative and cinematic continuity, the Palestine Film Institute (PFI) engages international…
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…
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 initiative aimed to foster the international circulation of European IPs for new film adaptations! In partnership…
INVESTORS CIRCLE
Investors Circle unites the world’s leading experts in film and media financing for a day filled with engaging discussions and…
SPOTLIGHT ASIA
Spotlight Asia is a Marché du Film’s initiative created in partnership with Ties That Bind and Focus Asia. Dedicated to…
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…
FANTASTIC 7
The best of the upcoming fantastic genre!
CO-PRODUCTION DAY
Embark on our speed meetings sessions dedicated to co-production!
AMUSE CREATIVE STUDIO
Amuse Creative Studio is a new type of creative studio that creates entertainment in a wide range of genres, centered…
DOCS-IN-PROGRESS
Each year, Cannes Docs partners with a number of institutions and organizations from different parts of the world to showcase…
SCOTLAND SHOWCASE
Screen Scotland and Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) are delighted to bring to Cannes four bold, compelling and ambitious feature documentaries,…
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!
IP SELECTION
Cannes Remakes will unveil an exclusive selection of original films — primed and ready to be remade into mesmerizing film…
KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Kadokawa Corporation is one of the major publishing companies as well as a film production & distribution company in Japan….
FESTIVAL DO RIO
Festival do Rio – Rio de Janeiro Int’l Film Festival is Latin America’s largest film festival and gathering of industry…
BUYERS SHOWCASE
The Buyers Showcase presents works-in-progress or recently completed films seeking international distribution, festival selection and/or sales representation. Find the 2026…
2026 COMPOSERS
The Marché du Film is extremely proud to welcome 10 international film composers for the 2026 edition to partake in…
2026 SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Selection Committee is set to play a pivotal role in Investors Circle, carefully identifying the most ambitious feature film…
2025 PARTICIPANTS
Meet the 10 participants of Cannes Makers 2025! Our participants are not merely participants but potential collaborators, primed to infuse…
IMPACT LAB
Every year, impACT Lab gathers forward-thinking experts to lead a series of exclusive, transformative workshops and group sessions, offering insider…
SPOTLIGHTED PROJECTS
This section of Spotlighted Projects invites potential co-producers, funders and creative partners to discover and connect with outstanding international creative…
SPOTLIGHTED PRODUCERS
Through the 2026 Producers Network Brunch and Breakfast Meetings, our Presenting Partners will showcase a curated selection of outstanding professionals,…
SHOOT THE BOOK!
Turn over a new page for adaptations… and discover it online!
NIHON BUNGEISHA
Nihon Bungeisha is a Japanese publishing company founded in 1959 and widely known for its strong lineup of entertainment manga….
JAPAN IP MARKET
The Japan IP Market is an exclusive initiative designed to showcase the very best of Japanese intellectual properties for international…
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…
2026 DIRECTORS
The Investors Circle is once again offering a rare opportunity for private investors in Cannes to discover and support a…
HAF
HKIFF Industry offers filmmakers all-around services and windows to the world. From polishing up projects (Film Lab), finding production and…
VILLAGE INNOVATION
Explore the future of cinema at the Village Innovation, our dedicated space for innovation where technology meets creativity! Located at…
SPOT THE COMPOSER
Find perfect harmony between producers and music professionals.
NIPPON ANIMATION
Founded in 1975, Nippon Animation has been one of the largest and best-known independent animation studios in Japan. Nippon Animation…
TALLINN BLACK NIGHTS
Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) is Northern Europe’s only FIAPF-accredited competitive feature film festival with two sub-festivals, Just Film and…
VENTANA SUR
Ventana Sur is the most important market for audiovisual content in Latin America, and it is a must in the…
SHOCHIKU
Shochiku Group is a comprehensive entertainment company with core businesses in film, theatre including KABUKI, a Japanese traditional play and…
AI FOR TALENT SUMMIT
Cannes Next is proud to present the exclusive AI for Talent Summit, a two-day event dedicated to exploring how AI…
PRODUCERS CLUB
Join us at the Producers Club – the official venue of the Producers Network! It’s the perfect place to meet…
CHILE-COLOMBIA SHOWCASE
The alliance between Chile and Colombia presents four documentary projects that embody the vitality, diversity, and global reach of contemporary…
FESTIVAL PARTNERS
Every year, Cannes Docs welcomes an ever-growing number of documentary film festivals that are close to our hearts, putting them…
SHUFU TO SEIKATSU SHA
Founded in 1946, Shufu to Seikatsu Sha is a publishing company that has enriched readers’ lives through magazines and practical…
SPAIN SHOWCASE
Welcome to our presentation of four compelling documentary projects currently in development in Spain. We are delighted to showcase the…
EXHIBITORS
Each year, a number of the documentary field’s most prominent specialized sales agents, set up camp at the Cannes Docs…
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.
TOEI COMPANY
Toei Company, founded in 1951, is a major force in Japanese cinema. Its greatest strength lies in managing the entire…
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
Year after year, we take great pride in curating a growing community of seasoned documentary film professionals and experts —…
DOC DAY
An all-day-long celebration and exploration of documentary cinema, in all its creative aspects & industry ramifications, as well as in…
CANNES ANIMATION
[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 initiative for women and gender-expansive filmmakers. It offers a supportive space to consult, collaborate, exchange…
2026 SCHEDULE
Discover the 2026 schedule of Cannes Next events! Browse the 2026 Cannes Next detailed schedule below – to be continuously…
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…