Cannes Fantastic | Marché du Film

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The ultimate hub for the genre film community!

Program Details

Key Dates: 16-17 May 2026

Access: Marché du Film badge holders

Main Venue: Palais K (Palais des Festivals)

Target Audience: Distributors, Sales Agents, Festival Programmers, Financiers, Genre Film Enthusiasts

Contact: Industry Programs

Dive into the world of genre in Cannes!

Cannes Fantastic is the Marché du Film’s umbrella initiative dedicated to genre cinema, bringing together all of our genre-focused programs and spaces into one vibrant ecosystem for discovery, collaboration, and networking.

Its flagship showcases, Frontières and Fantastic 7, spotlight bold projects in the fantastic genre, offering emerging talents valuable opportunities to present their work, connect with partners, and gain international visibility. The initiative also comes alive at the Fantastic Pavilion, the central hub for the genre community, while the Fantastic Night extends the experience into the evening with a special soirée, bringing professionals together in Cannes to celebrate genre cinema and all things extraordinary!

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Frontières, presented in partnership with Fantasia Film Festival, shines a spotlight on the most creative and promising genre works through two dynamic pitching sessions: Proof of Concept (films in advanced financing stages) and Buyers Showcase (films in post-production). Sales agents, distributors, festival programmers are invited to attend and meet the creative talents behind the projects.

Fantastic 7, in partnership with Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, presents 7 of the finest genre film projects, selected by 7 renowned international film festivals. These works-in-progress — in post-production or recently completed — are presented by their creative teams during a live pitching session to draw interest from investors, distributors, sales agents and genre film enthusiasts.

Fantastic Pavilion, an independent initiative by Pablo Guisa Koestinger, is a notable booth and exhibition space where the genre and fantastic film community can convene, network, and collaborate. Situated within the Marché du Film, this central hub offers a variety of networking opportunities and events, serving as a vibrant platform to honor the influence of fantastic films and video games, while propelling the genre to new horizons.