Shoot the Book!

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Bridging literature and cinema, one adaptation at a time!

Program details

Key Dates: 14-15 May 2026

Access: Marché du Film badge holders

Main Venue: Meeting Area (Palais -1)

Target Audience: Publishers, Producers


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Shoot the Book! is an initiative designed to help bring outstanding literary works to the screen — all through a lively two-day event in Cannes!

Launched by SCELF (Civil Society of French-Language Publishers) and the Marché du Film in 2014, Shoot the Book! showcases a curated selection of books each year in Cannes, spotlighting the most promising literary titles ready for film adaptation.

International producers seeking compelling stories and insights into the adaptation process will find ample opportunities through the program’s main events: Pitches (where publishers present selected books), Rendez-Vous (personalized one-on-one meetings with rights holders) and the annual Masterclass, offering expert perspectives on current practices, emerging trends, and the key players shaping the audiovisual rights landscape.

Join us at Shoot the Book!’s 2026 events!

Pitches
14 May 2026, 15:00-17:00 | Press Conference Room (Palais -3)
Publishers will present and pitch books — selected for their strong potential for screen adaptation — in front of an audience of film & TV producers seeking future projects.

Rendez-Vous
15 May 2026, 10:00-18:00 | Meeting Area (Palais -1)
Publishers and producers convene for one-to-one meetings to discuss potential projects and adapting literary works for film, television, and other digital formats.

Panel
15 May 2026, 12:00-12:45 | Art Explora (Cannes Port, Jetée Albert-Edouard)
Publishers and broadcasters shape the success of Japanese manga and anime in France, ensuring adaptations remain faithful to the original works while reaching increasingly discerning audiences. Recent successes demonstrate the strong interdependence of their achievements, with the growth of one often amplifying the impact of the other.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

SCELF (Société Civile des Editeurs de Langue Française)