CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHT
Join us at Winston Baker's double-panel event!

 19 MAY, 11:30-18:00 

Following the International Film Finance Forum, Winston Baker is also presenting in Cannes two additionnal events: an intimate fireside chat with the duo behind Eddington (Official Competition 2025, Festival de Cannes) and a panel presenting exciting insights into the evolving landcape of sci-fi films.

Shifter(s) Series: Fireside Chat with Ari Aster & Lars Knudsen I Presented by Winston Baker
 MON. 19 MAY, 11:30-12:30 | PLAGE DES PALMES (GOÉLAND BEACH)

New Opportunities for Sci-Fi Films in the AI Era | Presented by Dreamina AI & Bladerunner Culture in association with Winston Baker
 MON. 19 MAY, 16:00-18:00 | MAIN STAGE (RIVIERA)

FEATURED CONFERENCES
Hear from today's industry leaders! 

Brazil - Country of Honour | The Brazilian Audiovisual Industry: Dialoguing with Key Players 
 MON. 19 MAY, 10:00-11:00 | PALAIS STAGE (PALAIS -1) & ONLINE

In recent years, the audiovisual industry has expanded its participation in Brazil's economic & cultural scene, with narratives that have increasingly taken over international screens. We present important players in the production, distribution and exhibition market, who will share business models and dialog strategies with international agents.

The Nollywood Conversations: A Deep Dive into Opportunities to Present African Stories for Global Screens | Presented by Filmone Entertainment in Collaboration with NIFS 
 MON. 19 MAY, 10:00-11:00 | PLAGE DES PALMES (GOÉLAND BEACH)

The Nollywood Conversations, hosted by FilmOne Entertainment in collaboration with NIFS, is a curated session to spotlight Nigerian cinemas' global potential. Through keynotes, panels, and showcases, it explores monetization, international partnerships, and Nollywood’s rise as a content powerhouse.

The Future is Diverse: Building Sustainable Pathways for Inclusive Cinema I Presented by Norwegian Film Institute
 MON. 19 MAY, 14:30-15:30 | MAIN STAGE (RIVIERA) & ONLINE

Global conversations around equity in the film industry continue to evolve. As Hollywood downscales DEI efforts, how can European filmmakers and institutions push the conversation and policies forward? This panel will explore how inclusion isn't just the right thing to do, but also a creative and economic opportunity.

IP MARKET
Taking original stories into new territories!

Cannes Remakes | Pitches
 19 MAY, 09:30-11:00 | PLAGE DU CNC

Cannes Remakes is unveiling today an exclusive selection of original films from France, Spain & Italy — primed and ready to be remade into mesmerizing film adaptations. 

The 11 selected film titles will be presented and pitched live, offering a dynamic opportunity for IP holders to connect with producers and buyers.

THINK-FILM IMPACT PRODUCTION SPOTLIGHT
Shaping Tomorrow's Film Industry

Think Film Impact Production is spotlighting the power of media in an age of crisis, from press freedom and public interest journalism to the global rise of documentary filmmaking as a force for change.

Film, Storytelling And Confrontation I Presented by Think-Film
  MON. 19 MAY, 15:00-16:00 | PLAGE DES PALMES (GOÉLAND BEACH)

A New Spotlight at Cannes: Golden Globe Prize for Documentary, Presented by Artemis Rising Foundation | Presented by Golden Globes, Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production ⁠
  MON. 19 MAY, 16:00-18:00 | PLAGE DES PALMES (GOÉLAND BEACH)

VILLAGE INTERNATIONAL
Announcing the Pavilion Design Award Winners

We’re excited to announce the winners of the Pavilion Design Award, created to celebrate the creativity of the institutions in the Marché’s Village International — an essential part of the Marché experience.

This year, the Iraqi, Estonian, and United Kingdom pavilions were awarded medals, and the winning trophy went to Egypt – congratulations once again to all the winners!

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE OFFICIAL SELECTION
Missed a film? Take advantage of our Catch-Up Screenings!

Marché badge holders enjoy exclusive access to our Catch-Up Screenings! 

Catch the films from the Festival de Cannes' Official Competition the day after their premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière — at Olympia Cinema and Palais K.

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS
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