Cannes Docs

Docs by the Sea is an international documentary lab and forum based in Bali, Indonesia that champions independent documentary filmmakers from Asia. Through the program’s talent development and incubation programs, it has supported films that have received international and local awards and recognitions across the globe.

The Five Nordics is the umbrella organization for the Danish Film Institute, Finnish Film Foundation, Icelandic Film Center, Norwegian Film Institute and Swedish Film Institute. We are excited and proud to present four projects from filmmakers who deliver documentaries on a high professional level with a great diversity of stories. All projects are in the final stages of production and soon ready to hit markets and festivals.

Screen Scotland and Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) are thrilled to showcase Scotland as a first-class place for documentary filmmaking and co-production. Screen Scotland is the national body that drives the development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and TV industry, through funding and strategic support. SDI is a documentary centre specialising in training, production, and distribution.

East Doc Platform is the premier industry event for Central and Eastern European documentaries, facilitating networking, pitching forums, and individual meetings among filmmakers, producers, and international industry professionals to foster co-production, funding, and distribution opportunities. The East Doc Platform is organized by the Institute of Documentary Film.

Amidst the ongoing war on the Palestinian identity and its narrative, the Palestine Film Institute (PFI) emphasizes the importance of supporting Palestinian films and narratives in international forums. PFI presents 4 docs in progress as part of the Palestine Showcase. This opportunity allows filmmakers and producers to showcase their work-in-progress feature documentaries about Palestine to decision-makers and festival programmers. providing a platform for directors to engage with the global film community and participate in industry events.

SWISS FILMS, the national promotion agency for Swiss filmmaking and Visions du Réel, Switzerland’s only non-fiction film festival and one of the most prestigious internationally, present together for the first time four boundary-pushing non-fiction projects in their finishing stages as part of the 2024 Swiss Showcase.

Chilean documentary industry has received recognition on the global stage at international markets and festivals, demonstrating the strength of Chilean cinematography. Chiledoc promotes Chilean documentary talents and their films and series. Our commitment lies in fostering the sector’s expansion through strategic promotion, creating networks and promoting associative practices. We are a collective force.

CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator is a unique training initiative designed for women and non-binary writers, directors, and producers from all-over the world. It offers a safe space for consultation, collaboration, sharing ideas and improving skills with the support of senior filmmakers and industry experts. Through three tailor-made modules, participants work with experts in order to advance their projects, develop a better understanding of the industry landscape and prepare for the future.