Programs

Programs

CONNECT — THE ENTERTAINMENT TECH HUB

Where innovation meets entertainment and empowers professionals for the future! CONNECT — The Entertainment Tech Hub is an innovation space…

VENTANA SUR

Ventana Sur is the most important audiovisual market in Latin America. It is a must for distributors and buyers from…

GLOBAL FILM COMMISSION NETWORK SUMMIT

The inaugural AFCI’s summit will focus on inspiring pioneering strategies in film production and location through a curated panel series…

PALESTINE SHOWCASE

Amidst the ongoing war on the Palestinian identity and its narrative, the Palestine Film Institute (PFI) emphasizes the importance of…

SWITZERLAND SHOWCASE

Swiss Films, the national promotion agency for Swiss filmmaking and Visions du Réel, Switzerland’s only non-fiction film festival and one…

EAST DOC PLATFORM SHOWCASE

East Doc Platform is the premier industry event for Central and Eastern European documentaries, facilitating networking, pitching forums, and individual…

THE FIVE NORDICS SHOWCASE

The Five Nordics is the umbrella organization for the Danish Film Institute, Finnish Film Foundation, Icelandic Film Center, Norwegian Film…

IFFF WITH WINSTON BAKER

The International Film Finance Forum unites global leaders and acclaimed filmmakers for an annual summit event, diving into the latest…

STREAMERS FORUM

Step into the forefront of the Streamers Forum — an exclusive series of conferences designed to provide the latest insights…

CANNES REMAKES

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

CANNES MAKERS

Cannes Makers is a three-day immersive training experience to help shape the next generation of international sales leaders! Launched in…

INVESTORS CIRCLE

Investors Circle unites the world’s leading experts in film and media financing for a day filled with engaging discussions and…

COUNTRY OF HONOUR

The Marché du Film is delighted to welcome Switzerland, our Country of Honour for the 2024 edition! Switzerland’s participation in…

SPOTLIGHT ASIA

Spotlight Asia is the Marché du Film’s most recent initiative, created in partnership with Ties That Bind (organised by Fondo…

INSTITUTIONS

Spain’s participation in Cannes will be organized by ICEX Spain Trade & Investment  (the public entity of the Ministry of Industry, Trade…

UKRAINE IN FOCUS

The Marché du Film is pleased to announce a newly revamped 2023 Ukraine in Focus program complete with a series…

IMPACT LAB INSTITUTIONS

Discover this year’s impACT Lab’s institutional partners! Chosen by for their potential to make a difference in the industry, these…

EXPERTS

impACT Lab gathers 5 forward-thinking experts to help lead a series of exclusive transformative workshops and group sessions for a…

FESTIVALS HUB

Festivals Hub is the Marché du Film’s initiative created to unite and empower industry professionals who play active roles in…

JURY PANEL

The works on VeeR Future Award’s shortlist were available on VeeR and Alexandria from 17 to 25 May. 18 VR…

IMPACT

In recent years, the global film industry has seen a greater demand for diverse stories and content, so how can…

SPOTLIGHTED PROJECTS

Through this section, potential co-producers and funding / creative partners are invited to identify & connect with top-quality international creative…

PROJECTS

Find more 2024 project details below and check out our teaser! 👇

FANTASTIC 7

The best of the upcoming fantastic genre!

EXHIBITORS

Each year, a number of the documentary field’s most prominent, specialized sales agents, set up camp at the Cannes Docs…

CO-PRODUCTION DAY

Embark on our speed meetings sessions dedicated to co-production!

DOCS-IN-PROGRESS

Each year, Cannes Docs partners with a number of institutions and organizations from different parts of the world to showcase…

MICROSOFT CAFÉ

Microsoft, in partnership with the Marché du Film & Festival de Cannes, is launching the Microsoft Café, inviting festival &…

MURALS

MURALS is an immersive visual experience that uses cutting-edge 3D scanning to place viewers face to face with the war…

SCOTLAND SHOWCASE

Screen Scotland and Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) are thrilled to bring to Cannes four bold, thought-provoking and ambitious feature documentaries,…

TALLINN BLACK NIGHTS

Started in 1997, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, along with its two sub-festivals, Just Film and PÖFF Shorts, has…

ANNECY ANIMATION SHOWCASE

The Annecy Animation Showcase, co-organized by the Marché du Film & Annecy Film Festival, is a curated selection of today’s…

BRIDGING THE DRAGON

Expand your co-production possibilities and connect online with Chinese film professionals.

CANNES NEXT

Cannes Next is the key innovation-focused business and networking platform, focusing on the future of the entertainment sector in the…

PRODUCERS NETWORK

Grow your business with our events exclusively for producers. The Producers Network is the go-to rendez-vous for producers seeking to boost business and connections in Cannes and online!

AI EXCLUSIVES

Explore the FULL Microsoft Café 2024 schedule right below! 👉 HOT TIP! Use the filtering option to see events according to…

ASIAN IP SHOWCASE

Spotlight Asia will debut its first Asian IP Showcase at this year’s Marché du Film, marking a significant step in…

IP SELECTION

Cannes Remakes unveils an exclusive selection of original films sourced from France, Spain and Italy — primed and ready to be…

GOLDEN HORSE

Started in 1962, the Golden Horse Festival in Taiwan, featuring the Golden Horse Awards, honors excellence in Sinophone cinema. Referred…

INSTITUTIONS

Switzerland’s participation in Cannes promises to be a major highlight of the film market event, thanks to the Marché du…

SELECTION COMMITTEE

Our esteemed panel is set to play a crucial role in this year’s Investors Circle, undertaking meticulous scouting to hand-pick…

2024 PARTICIPANTS

Meet the 8 participants of Cannes Makers 2024! Our participants are not merely participants but potential collaborators, primed to infuse…

2024 COMPOSERS

The Marché du Film is extremely proud to welcome 12 international film composers for this year’s 2024 edition to partake…

IMPACT LAB

The impACT Lab is designed to foster international co-production opportunities and guide producers to create more meaningful, sustainable and impactful…

BUYERS SHOWCASE

The Buyers Showcase presents works-in-progress or recently completed films seeking international distribution, festival selection and/or sales representation. 📆 The Frontières Buyers…

SHOOT THE BOOK!

Turn over a new page for adaptations… and discover it online!

FILM COMMISSIONS

Discover why Switzerland is the go-to destination for filmmakers looking for attractive co-production opportunities!  Switzerland film commissions aim to connect producers…

FUTURE OF ENTERTAIMENT & VP SUMMIT

The Future of Entertainment & Virtual Production Summit is the key highlight of the Cannes Next and innovation program in…

PROOF OF CONCEPT

The Proof of Concept presentation is a selection of genre projects in advanced financing. Producers and directors present their original proof of…

THE MEANING AND MYSTERY OF LIFE

“The Meaning and Mystery of Life” is an exclusive screening of a unique multi-genre film, filmed over the course of…

HAF

The HKIFF Industry provides filmmakers with comprehensive services and global exposure. It includes support for project development through initiatives like…

SPOT THE COMPOSER

Find perfect harmony between producers and music professionals.

HACKATHON

The documentary VONA: Inside Ecocide, a joint Ukrainian, German, and Estonian project, will bring a hackathon of the same name…

SWISS HUB

From the latest AI platforms and spatial tools to creative robotics and multi-sensory experiences, the all-new Swiss Hub will showcase…

DELEGATIONS

For the very first time this year, Cannes Docs will be welcoming three delegations of hand-picked producers from Spain, Greece,…

NEXT TECH ON THE BEACH

Cannes Next is delighted to announce its partnership with Sprockit — The Global Open Innovation Platform matching media and entertainment…

TECH4MOVIE EXPERIENCE CENTER

Discover the future of cinema at the Tech4movie experience center, brought to you by MyGlobalVillage in partnership with KiwiTech. Learn…

CRESCINE

CresCine is Horizon Europe’s funded three year project and brings together Europe’s leading research and film industry organizations including Cannes…

ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL

Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) is South Australia’s premier screen event and one of Australia’s leading film festivals. It’s an annual…

PRODUCERS CLUB

Introducing the official venue of the Producers Network! Join us at the Producers Club, the perfect place to meet and…

CHILE SHOWCASE

Chilean documentary industry has received recognition on the global stage at international markets and festivals, demonstrating the strength of Chilean…

FESTIVAL PARTNERS

Cannes Docs welcomes a number of dear-to-our-hearts festivals as loyal and central partners, putting them in the spotlight within the…

SOLOTHURN FILM FESTIVAL

The Solothurn Film Festival stands as the second oldest film festival in Switzerland, set to celebrate its 60th edition in…

QUEER SCREEN

Queer Screen – based in Sydney, Australia is the country’s leading LGBTIQ+ screen cultural organisation. They have been producing Australia’s…

DOC DAY

An all-day-long celebration and exploration of the documentary cinema, in all its creative aspects & industry ramifications, as well as…

CANNES DOCS

Join the global documentary community for a full program program of keynotes, work-in-progress presentations and curated networking events dedicated to the specific needs of documentary films.

TECH HUBS

Dive into the future of film at a 150sqm innovation hub in the Pantiero Village! Experience cutting-edge virtual production and…

DOCS BY THE SEA SHOWCASE

Docs by the Sea is an international documentary lab and forum based in Bali, Indonesia that champions independent documentary filmmakers…

ATTENDING PROFESSIONALS

This list will be continuously updated until Cannes! Please note that this is a non-exhaustive list of professionals with a…

SCHEDULE

🕑 Please note that the dates and times displayed below are based on the time zone of your device. 👇…

ANIMATION DAY

[POSTPONED IN 2021] Animate your day in Cannes with a full program of conferences, meetings and screenings bringing together the animated film community in association with the Annecy Festival.

CIRCLE SHOWCASE

CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator is a unique training initiative designed for women and non-binary writers, directors, and producers from all-over…

GOES TO CANNES

Discover the emerging talents and projects in development selected by our partner festivals.

FRONTIÈRES

Pitch, buy and network at special events tailor-made for the genre film industry co-organised with the Fantasia International Film Festival.

MEET THE STREAMERS

Meet the Streamers is the industry-leading program of the Marché du Film dedicated to streaming platforms, strategy and innovation, all…