Cannes Remakes

Cannes Remakes

Facilitating the adaptation of top IPs into fresh new film remakes!

Program details

Key Dates: 18 May 2026

Access: Marché du Film badge holders

Main Venue: Plage du CNC (Gray d’Albion)

Target Audience: International Buyers, Sales Agents, Producers


Contact:

Industry Programs

 

Cannes Remakes is our initiative aimed to foster the international circulation of European IPs for new film adaptations!

In partnership with the CNC — French National Centre of Cinema & Moving Image, Cannes Remakes represents the newest effort from the Marché du Film, designed to enhance the thriving IP market in Cannes.

Given the profitability of remakes in today’s market, Cannes Remakes presents a multitude of opportunities for those in search of fresh IPs to adapt for the big screen or global streaming services.

This half-day event will present an exclusive selection of the finest European IPs (sourced from France, Spain, Italy and Austria), ready to be remade into new film adaptations. The event also includes a series of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings offering a dynamic opportunity for IP holders to connect with producers and buyers.

2026 CO-HOST & PARTNER

French National Center of Cinema (CNC)

The CNC (French National Center of Cinema), created by the act of 25 October 1946, is a public administrative organization with a legal entity status and financial autonomy. It operates under the authority of the Ministry of Culture and Gaëtan Bruel is its President. The CNC’s principal responsibilities are: regulation, support for the economy of the film, television, video, multimedia and technical industries, the promotion of films and television productions and their broadcasting to all audiences, the preservation and enhancement of cinema heritage.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual-Italian Ministry of Culture (DGCA-MIC) + Cinecittà

DGCA – MiC supports the creation, production, distribution of audiovisual works. It manages the Italian Film Fund (annual budget: about 610 million €) and represents Italy with international institutions. Cinecittà is a state-owned company whose main shareholder is the MiC. Main activities include: managing Cinecittà Studios and labs; promoting Italian Cinema in the world; coordinating Archivio Luce; supporting worldwide distribution of Italian films.

Institute of Cinematography & Audiovisual Arts (ICAA)

The Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts [Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales] (ICAA) is an independent body under the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Spain, which programmes policies to support the film industry and audiovisual production. The Institute (ICAA) is responsible for overseeing films and the audiovisual sector in Spain, including their management, operations, awards, legislation, agreements, grants and subsidies, etc.

Austrian Film Institute (ÖFI) + Film and Music Austria (FAMA)

Austria is represented by two entities: the Austrian Film Institute (ÖFI), the national film institute for theatrical film in Austria, & Film and Music Austria (FAMA), the statutory trade association for Austrian film and music businesses. Their goal is the sustainable strengthening of the Austrian film sector through strategic support programs as well as domestic and international representation.

WITH THE SUPPORT OF

Creative Europe MEDIA

VIDEO LIBRARY POWERED BY

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