Creator Economy Summit

Creator Economy Summit

The brand-new forum bridging traditional cinema and the creator economy.

Program details

Key Dates: 17 May 2026 | 10:00-13:00

Access: Festival & Marché du Film badge holders

Main Venue: Plage des Palmes (Goéland Beach, La Croisette)

Target Audience: All film industry professionals, Content Creators


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For the first time in Cannes, the Marché du Film launches a dedicated half-day summit exploring the new opportunities emerging at the intersection of cinema and the creator economy.

The “creator economy” — the growing ecosystem of digital content creators building large audiences through platforms such as Instagram, YouTube and TikTok — is rapidly reshaping how stories are developed, financed and distributed, as these creators expand into long-form storytelling and film production.

Bringing together industry leaders, content creators, and other innovators, this brand-new summit will open with an overview of the evolving landscape, followed by compelling success stories and case studies. Together, they will explore the collaborations already emerging between these worlds, the challenges that remain, and the opportunities ahead for the future of storytelling.

The summit is developed by the Marché du Film and with the support of ABEL Studios.