CresCine

If you want to stay competitive, come and get insights from CresCine!

Program details

Key Dates: 15-19 May 2025

Access: Marché du Film badge holders

Main Venue: Main Stage (Riviera), The Viewpoint (Lérins)

CresCine returns to Cannes with bold ideas, cutting-edge tools, and future-shaping insights for the European screen industries.

At the 2025 edition of Cannes Next, this Horizon Europe-funded initiative will unveil its latest insights on sustainability, innovative financing models, AI-driven production strategies, and emerging industry trends — all aimed at equipping filmmakers, producers, and decision-makers with the knowledge and tools to succeed in an ever-evolving landscape.

From high-level roundtables to forward-thinking workshops, CresCine is here to share bold ideas, cutting-edge research, and practical solutions to support a thriving, diverse, and future-ready European film ecosystem.

Explore CresCine’s 2025 programme below or scroll down to learn more about the project!

What is CresCine?

CresCine (HORIZON-CL2-2022-HERITAGE-01) is a pioneering three-year initiative funded by Horizon Europe, designed to enhance the competitiveness and cultural diversity of Europe’s film and audiovisual sectors.

This ambitious project brings together a unique consortium of Europe’s leading academic and research institutions, alongside key industry players such as the European Film Academy, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, and Marché du Film.

Over its 36-month trajectory, CresCine will deliver cutting-edge insights, guides, and recommendations across key industry challenges: from audience engagement, financing and distribution, to VOD, export potential, and sustainability.

Its mission? To future-proof Europe’s screen sectors through data, innovation, and collaboration!


Explore What CresCine Has in Store for Cannes 2025

Film by Aarhus & CresCine Green Toolbox Roundtable & Cocktail at the Producers Network
15 May 2025 | Producers Club (By invitation only)

CresCine’s Deep Dive to Future of Film & Content Financing
17 May 2025 | 10.00-12.00 | The Viewpoint (Open to Marché du Film badge holders)

Empowering Independent Producers to Success with AI & Innovation: Cases, Tips & Tricks from CresCine’s Producers Club
18 May 2025 | 15.00-16.00 | The Viewpoint (Open to Marché du Film badge holders)

CresCine’s 360-Degree Overview of the State of European Film: Volume 2
19 May 2025 | 11.30-12.30 | Main Stage (Open to Marché du Film badge holders)

Near Future Retreat #13. Think. Vision. Action. Guidelines to Future-Proofing Film
19 May 2025 | 9.00-11.30 | Innovation Village (By invitation only)


Join us at CresCine’s sessions in Cannes for a deep dive into the future of European cinema, and empower yourself with the industry’s most forward-thinking insights and tools!

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