Cannes Market Dailies

MPA 100th Anniversary Roundtable Discussion | Celebrating 100 Years of Transatlantic Storytelling

. Saturday 21 May | 14:30 - 15:30 | Main Stage (Riviera) & Online

The Festival de Cannes and the Marché du Film are privileged to host a celebratory roundtable discussion dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Motion Picture Association in the shape of the Festival de Cannes 75th edition. International industry leaders and historians will take the stage to explore the role that the US films and European studios have played throughout the past century. While reflecting upon the transatlantic cultural relationships, the debate will tend to spotlight the perspectives of how these multilayered concepts would evolve as we enter a new era of growth and innovation throughout the industry.

Speakers: Charles Rivkin (Chairman & CEO | Motion Picture Association (MPA)), Julien Marcel (CEO | Boxoffice Magazine), Olivier Loubes (Professor & Historian, Author of "Cannes, 1939, le festival qui n’a pas eu lieu"), Adrian Wootton (OBE & Chief Executive | British Film Commission), Andrea Kalas (Senior Vice President of Archives | Paramount Pictures), Valérie Lépine-Karnik (CEO | French Independent Film Producers Union (UPC)).

Producing Films with Streaming Services | Case Study Analysis with Netflix France & Prime Video France

. Sunday 22 May | 10:00 - 11:00 | Main Stage (Riviera) & Online

Streaming services have increased their role in filmmaking process in the recent years. What are the good tips and instructions to share on the best practices yet experienced? The Marché du Film invites film producers and services’ reps to take the stage at a joint panel - to share their recent experiences of collaboration, and to tell you how things have worked for them through a discussion presenting concrete projects. A conversation led by Jeremy Kay (Americas Editor | Screen International). The conference is developed with the support of Serge Hayat.

Speakers: Sara May (Director Content Acquisitions France | Netflix France), Thomas Dubois (Head of French Originals | Amazon Studios), Marine Forde (Director of Cinema Production | Gaumont), Lionel Uzan (Co-Founder, MD | Federation Entertainment), Florence Gastaud (Producer), Julien Madon (Producer)

Constant Gardeners: The Realities of Today’s Film Sector in Europe

. Monday 23 May | 14:00 - 16:00 | Main Stage (Riviera) & Online

The last two years will clearly be remembered as one of the most challenging periods in the history of the film sector, including in Europe. Everyone’s focus is now on how best to adapt to the “new normal” and how to sustain a holistic recovery for the entire value chain, to the benefit of European audiences and industry alike. 

What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the film sector in Europe? Where are we today? How do we build back better? How do we continue to celebrate what makes Europe’s film culture so unique – its diversity? How do we inspire audiences to watch a variety of films, including independent and arthouse, at the cinema? 

Join us to hear from professionals of the sector, representing creation, production, sales agents, distribution and cinema exhibition! 

The conference is co-developed by the European Audiovisual Production (CEPI); the Federation of European Screen Directors (FERA); the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE); the Eurocinema; the Europa Distribution; Europa International; the International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Association (FIAD); the International Federations of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF); the International Video Federation (IVF); and the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC).

UNESCO Conference | Acting to Promote the Development of the African Film Industry

. Tuesday 24 May | 11:00 - 12:00 | Marina Stage (Riviera) & Online

On the occasion of the 75th edition of the Festival de Cannes, UNESCO invites a conference to present its "The Film Industry in Africa: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Growth" report. 

The conference will kick off with a brief presentation of the main conclusions and key recommendations of the report, which will be followed by a top-level panel with the participation of UNESCO partners who support the development of African cinema, including Netflix, Martin Scorsese's Film Foundation, the SENTOO - a project bringing together the National Film Centers of 7 African countries, and others. 

The conference will be launched with a welcome speech delivered by Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO - followed by the presentation of the conclusions of the UNESCO report presented by Mr. Toussaint Tiendrebeogo, Chief of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions Entity, UNESCO. 

Saudi Film Commission Conference | State of Arabia

. Saturday 21 May | 10:00 - 11:00 | Marina Stage (Riviera) & Online

Arab cinema is going from strength to strength with a run of really good, successful, films from across the region telling authentic and compelling stories that have captured the hearts and minds of global audiences. 

Join filmmakers from the region who will come together to discuss the future of Arab cinema and discuss the opportunities and challenges that need to be addressed in order to build a robust industry that will elevate Arab cinema and command the attention it deserves.

Speakers: Mohammed Hefzy (Producer, Writer), Aymen Khoja (Producer, Director, Writer), Lotfi Nathan (Producer, Director, Writer)

As part of your Marché du Film badge perks, you are entitled to 2 free webinars from Stage 32, the largest online platform connecting and educating over 1 million creatives and professionals worldwide.

You can access any Stage 32 webinars from our library by clicking here. Just use code CANNES22 at checkout before 31 December to get your free webinar.

Stage 32 + Netflix Present: Television Pitch Workshop

As a special bonus we are offering you a second webinar for free. Stage 32 partnered with Netflix to create an exclusive webinar on pitching television, taught by an executive from Netflix. This has been seen by over 150,000 Stage 32 members from around the world and is an incredible resource for you if you are interested in television.

Stage 32 is excited to partner with the Marche du Film once again this year and we hope to see you there!