FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL INFORMATION

PARTICIPATING AT THE MARCHÉ

The Marché du Film is exclusively open to active professionals in the film industry.

Eligible participants include those primarily engaged in the production, distribution, financing, exhibition, and/or international broadcasting of feature films.

Companies offering related services, as well as institutions, associations, councils, and professional organizations directly connected to the film industry, are also welcome to register.

For the complete list of accepted professional categories, please see below:

There are a number of lodging possibilities in Cannes in close proximity to the Marché. You can find and consult a list of hotels at the Cannes Tourism Office.

For hotels, please consult bnetwork, which offers a secure and convenient booking platform for Cannes accommodations.

For apartments, please contact our official partner Immosol, who offers apartments with hotel services within your budget and a 5-10% discount on select apartments if you show proof of Marché accreditation.

Beware of fraudulent accommodation providers.

Marché participants have reported falling victim to fraudulent accommodation providers presenting themselves under names such as: Allen & Stratton Events, Business Travel International, Cannes Event, Capital Exhibitions, Concierge PLus group, Europ Concierge Net, Euro Events, Euro Events Expo, Expos-International, Expo Travel Group, Global Living Group, ITC Today, Krystel Karam International, Originata Event, Premier Destinations, Riviera Luxury Limousines, Riviera Network, Splash Ilc, Splendor, Splendor Global, Star Eventz, The Ultimate Living Group, Universal Event Solutions Limited, Universal Show.

If you receive requests or notifications from any of the aforementioned, please be extremely careful. For all of your lodging reservations, we strongly recommend that you book with one of our partners to avoid fraud.

How do the frauds work?

A fraudulent venture repetitively emails the participants with offers (apartment, hotel, room, transportation… )
Their website and/or emails mention the Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes, or the Palme d’Or name and logo, creating what looks like a trustworthy environment.
They promote attractive deals with local providers.
Once payment has been received, the fraudulent companies can no longer be contacted and there is no possibility of having payment reimbursed.

🔔 Reporting fraud: if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please let us know.

If you are operating out of an apartment or hotel in Cannes, it is mandatory to subscribe to our Croisette Package. This package grants you:

- The right to set up your office outside the Palais des Festivals
- Exclusive accreditation rate for you and your team
- Access to exclusive Marché du Film services and resources (e.g. booking screenings, access to our premium venues)
- The opportunity to contribute to a fair & balanced business environment in Cannes

To learn more about the Croisette Package, click here.

REGISTRATION AT THE MARCHÉ DU FILM

A Festival de Cannes badge gives access to professional areas (Palais des Festivals, Riviera, Pantiero), the films of the Official Selection, as well as the parallel sections (Director’s Fortnight, Semaine de la Critique, ACID). This badges does not give access to screenings that take place in the Marché du Film.

A Marché du Film badge includes the Festival’s access, but they also include access to market screenings (which take place either in the Riviera rooms, or in some rooms of the Palais des Festivals, or in some venues in Cannes) depending on the type of badge as well as the available seats. They are usually reserved to buyers (such as distributors), but any company can purchase a market badge if its activity related to the film industry is formerly approved.

Certain professional categories have to submit their registration request through the Marché du Film. To know whether you belong to one of these categories, please consult the list of professionals and their distribution.

As the Marché du Film badge includes all Festival participation rights and access to screenings, it is not necessary to register with the Festival if you make your request through the Marché du Film.

To learn more about the different advantages of each badge, please see Registration.

Registration is restricted to producers whose main activity is production and who have produced within the last four years at least one feature-length film commercially released in a theater or acquired by a global video streaming platform.

Screenings at festivals do not qualify as a commercial release or distribution.

These professionals must provide proof of their personal credits as a film producer (not only their companies). Official documentation may be requested to fulfill the registration requirements.

The term “Producer” is understood as follows:

In France (and in French-speaking Europe): producer, executive producer (“producteur délégué”) or co-producer (official co-production), excluding: line producers, associate producers, production managers and production assistants.
USA: producer, excluding: co-producers, executive producers, associate producers, line producers, production managers and production assistants.
Rest of the World: producer or co-producer (official co-production), excluding: executive producers, associate producers, line producers, production managers and production assistants.

Registration is only final after validation of the criteria by the Producers Network team.

If it turns out that the Producer does not comply with the registration rules (production credit, theatrical release, number of registered producers, etc.), the difference between the registration fee for the Producers Network and that of the Marché du Film badge will be retained as administrative fees.

The Producers Network is limited to 400 participants, and registration for this program may be closed without notice. The activities in the Producers Network program is carried out in English. Translators and interpreters are not allowed.

No, there is no specific buyer accreditation to purchase. When registering, buyers should apply for the standard Marché du Film badge.

However, the Marché du Film has a unique process to identify active buyers. If selected, you can enjoy exclusive advantages.

Become a Certified Buyer (for all regular and active buyers)

If your company is recognized as a Certified Buyer in our database, you may benefit from a Buyer status on your market badge, granting you exclusive benefits:

Invitations to exclusive events: Opening Breakfast and Afterworks
Fast-track access to the Palais
Dedicated support: access to a special contact email

To learn more, visit our Buyers Initiatives page.

How to become a Certified Buyer?

Step 1: Regularly update your Cinando profile with your latest acquisitions (click here). Our expert committee will review your company’s eligibility based on this information.

Step 2: If your company meets the criteria, you will receive confirmation at the end of April. You will then need to designate on Cinando which staff members are domestic buyers.

Once your Marché du Film registration is completed, your staff designated as “domestic buyers” or “domestic & international buyers” will automatically receive a Buyer status on their market badge.

Priority Badge Eligibility (for the most active buyers only)

Certified Buyers with a strong track record and ongoing activity in film markets may be selected to receive a Priority Badge, granted exclusively by the Marché du Film Registration Office.

This selection is made in April by our team, based on market activity. There is no application process.

If your company is selected, you will receive an email a few days before the event, indicating how many complimentary Priority Badges have been allocated to your company. You will then be able to assign these badges to your staff members directly from My Account.

Each selected company may receive one or two complimentary Priority Badges. If at least one free Priority Badge is granted, you may also purchase up to two additional ones for accredited team members.

The Priority Badge grants extended exclusive benefits:

Priority access to all Marché du Film screenings
Access to a dedicated quota for screenings in Debussy, Varda, Buñuel, and Bazin
Priority booking for screenings from the parallel sections: Directors’ Fortnight, Semaine de la Critique, ACID
Unlimited access to The Lounge, our dedicated space for both work and relaxation, where you can do business in a cozy setting or simply recharge

The Marché du Film is strictly reserved for professionals actively working in the film industry.

Nevertheless, the Festival de Cannes does offer cinema lovers between the ages of 18 and 28 the possibility of participating in the Festival event by discovering the films of the Official Selection through the 3 Jours à Cannes (3 Days in Cannes) program.

For eligibility requirements and further information about the program, click here.

Registration with the Marché du Film can only be completed through My Account where you can submit your request and attach the requested documents justifying your experience in your professional field.

Once the online registration has been validated, you will be required to abide by the Rules & Regulations of the Marché and pay the registration fee in full (including the environmental contribution).

Registering directly in Cannes is possible.

You must provide the same documents required for online accreditation. These documents must prove the activity of your company and the fact that you work for it (anything that enables our Registration Department to check the legitimacy of your company in the audiovisual industry).

You will have to present an ID card in order to retrieve your badge.

Badges will be available for collection starting 13 May 2025 at the Registration Office, located at the Gare Maritime (just outside the Palais des Festivals).

You will need to keep your badge on your person for the entire duration of the Marché du Film, inside the Festival area, and in order to access all screening rooms at the Marché du Film.

You will have to present an ID card in order to retrieve your badge.

🚫 Please understand that your badge will feature your full name and that it is prohibited to lend it to anyone else.

If you plan to stay in Cannes only to attend a few meetings, you can request a day pass for a maximum of 3 days. It will give you access to all the Marché du Film booths but not to screenings.

The cost is € 120 (VAT inc.) per day per person (not including eco-contribution).

This pass is only available in-person at the Registration Office (Gare Maritime, just outside the Palais des Festivals).

SCREENINGS

Screenings at the Marché du Film generally prioritize attendees with a Priority Badge, followed by those with a Marché du Film badge.

Screenings may also be announced with the following access restrictions:

Priority Badge only: restricted to Priority Badge holders
By invitation only: invitations are issued by the company organizing the screening
Open to Press: Press badge holders can access the screening

During the Marché du Film, entrance control for screening rooms is managed by Marché du Film staff. They ensure compliance with the priority access and security conditions established by the Marché. Any company that has booked screenings must adhere to these rules and is not authorized to interfere with audience entry.

IMPORTANT: Access to the Palais and the Riviera is restricted to accreditated badge holders (Marché, Festival, Daily). A ticket from the Screenings Department alone does not grant entry to these areas.

FESTIVAL ONLINE TICKET OFFICE

For each screening, and depending on your type of accreditation, which determines the availability times for the tickets, reservations open between 4 days and 10 minutes before the screening. Tickets may be made available at any time during this period.

The only exception: for screenings at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, reservations can be made up to 1 hour before the start of the screening.

When you obtain a ticket, it is visible online and thereby confirms your reservation. The ticket’s QR code, required for entry into the theatre, is generated the night before the screening and a PDF of the ticket will be sent to you at the same time. For a same-day screening, the QR code is immediately visible and a PDF of the ticket is made available several minutes later.

You can enter the theatre by presenting the ticket on your smartphone or you can print a copy of the ticket.

If you did not obtain a ticket for a screening, you can go to the “last minute” access area with your Festival or Marché badge. In 2023, 10,000 seats were allocated thanks to these last minute queues. At the Cineum, a majority of festival attendees who showed up to a screening, even without a ticket, were able to see the film.

All tickets received must be used.

In the event you are unable to attend, you must return your ticket to your distribution office (if your accreditation links you to an office) or to the Central Ticket Office, Hall Méditerranée. If you have obtained an electronic ticket, all you need to do is cancel it in your ticket office account.

Failure to do so will lead to the following consequences: starting in 2024, after 2 no shows from an accredited attendee, his or her ability to reserve tickets will be automatically blocked for a period of 24 hours.

Tickets must be given back or cancelled at least 1 hour before the screening. These rules do not apply to journalists.

A MARCHÉ FOR ALL

To ensure your experience is as smooth as possible, the Festival de Cannes will provide you with a Practical Guide detailing all the arrangements and facilities for welcoming people with disabilities.

In the meantime, check out the information already available online on the dedicated page For a warm welcome.

The Hospitality team can be reached via email at hospitality@festival-cannes.fr or by phone at +33 (0)4 92 99 80 09 throughout the duration of the Festival. They are specially trained in conflict management and are on hand to support those who have been victims of discrimination, abuse and violence in handling matters.

Le Ballon Rouge is an initiative organized by the Marché du Film & The Red Balloon Alliance, to promote a healthier and more supportive work-life balance for those working in the industry.

Le Ballon Rouge offers the following family-friendly services:

A fully-supervised daycare center in the near vicinity of the market and providing fun activities for the kids
A convenient baby lounge inside the Palais des Festivals for our tiniest visitors
Easier and less invasive access for children and their caregivers/nannies entering Festival grounds
FREE badges for the children and their caregivers

To learn more about Le Ballon Rouge, click here.

PARALLEL SECTIONS

The Semaine de la Critique is a parallel section independently organised by the French Cinema Criticism Syndicate (SFCC), which takes place from 15 to 23 May 2024. Your Festival or Marché badge gives you access to screenings at the Semaine de la Critique. Reservations for screenings can be made via the online Festival de Cannes ticket office. For more information, please consult their website.

Contact details:
17, rue des Jeûneurs – 75002 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0)1 45 08 14 54 / Fax: +33 (0)1 45 08 14 55
Email: contact@semainedelacritique.com
Website: www.semainedelacritique.com

The Directors’ Fortnight is a parallel section independently organised by the French Filmmakers Society, which takes place from 15 to 25 May 2024. Your Festival or Marché badge gives you access to screenings at the Directors’ Fortnight. Reservations for screenings can be made via the online Festival de Cannes ticket office. For more information, please consult their website.

Contact details:
14, rue Alexandre Parodi – 75010 Paris, France
Tel.: +33 (0) 1 44 89 99 99
Email: infos@quinzaine-cineastes.com
Website: https://www.quinzaine-cineastes.fr/en

ACID is an independent parallel section which takes place from 15 to 26 May 2024. Your Festival or Marché badge gives you access to screenings at ACID. Reservations for screenings can be made via the online Festival de Cannes ticket office. For more information, please consult their website.

Contact details:
14, rue Alexandre Parodi – 75010 Paris
Phone : +33 (0)1 44 89 99 99
Fax : +33 (0)1 44 89 99 60
Email : contact@assoacid.fr
Website : https://www.lacid.org/fr/cannes

PRESS, PHOTOS & ARCHIVES

Please visit the Press Center on our website.

Images may be used by press for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of the Marché du Film, provided that:

Marché du Film is mentioned and credited.
The photographer’s copyright is visible: credits can be found in each photo’s caption, as well as in the metadata upon download.

Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of photos is strictly prohibited.

The Marché du Film + Festival de Cannes logo is strictly prohibited.

However, if you are an accredited Marché du Film participant or exhibitor, we have developed a range of labels for you to use in your communication tools to promote your presence in Cannes (e.g., booths, pavilions, screenings).

Please visit the Graphic Assets page on our website to browse the available labels.

Users authorized to use the Marché du Film labels must strictly adhere to the Marché du Film Label Guidlines.

Great question! You can promote your upcoming presence at the Marché du Film with our ready-to-use visuals!

Choose from a variety of designs tailored for individual (“I am attending”) or group (“We are attending”) announcements — perfect for making your social media post stand out.

Access our template online (Canva login required), select your design, then simply drag-and-drop your own image, download and share on your preferred social network!

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