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The Cannes Festival & Market Beat Volume 4
Cannes Marché du Film & Festival NEWSLETTER
Take center stage in Cannes, blast your press releases and invites, let us shoot and promote for you... We produce The Cannes Dailies delivering News, Glamour, Biz and Buzz. The Cannes Market Dailies and 8 Cannes Newsletters : “I wish you the best of luck on the circuit. When I was a film distributor I have witnessed several times how true magic can happen in festivals and Cannes in particular for film and talent and I am proud to have personally contributed to some of these amazing stories...
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FUORI by MARIO MARTONE and UN SIMPLE ACCIDENT COMPÉTITION (SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE) ALPHA by JULIA DUCOURNAU at 08:30 (runtime 2h08) Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a tattoo on her arm. EAGLES OF THE REPUBLIC (LES AIGLES DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE) by TARIK SALEH at 11:45 (runtime 2h07) UN SIMPLE ACCIDENT de / ...
Launched in 2024, the Immersive Competition highlights the most exceptional immersive, collective, and interactive works that incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as VR, AR, artificial intelligence, and video mapping. These innovative experiences immerse audiences in narratives that transport them across time, space, and into uncharted realms of artistic expression. With the support of the CNC (French National Centre of Cinema), the Immersive Competition aims to establish...
Bruno Chatelin, filmfestivals.com founder, spoke in Cannes with Linjee Huang about her new short film which played in Cannes. ...
The world's largest film market, the Marché du Film of the Cannes FIlm Festival, is partnering with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to announce an all new CES Innovation award category devoted to Filmmaking & Distribution in partnership with Cannes Next. The purpose of this award is to recognize and uplift companies, startups, entrepreneurs and filmmakers involved with new technologies that empower talented industry professionals across all facets of the filmma...
Between actors and producers present at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, European Film Promotion (EFP) has 34 former participants involved in films. EFP’s Producers on the Move program has brought forth 34 producers who have works showcasing at the festival, additionally EEP’s Shooting Stars program has produced 16 actors and actresses with work present at the festival. Together, these EEP alum are participating in 35 films from both the competition variety and other subsections of t...
The inaugural Italian Global Series Festival (IGSF) will take place from June 21–28, 2025, in Riccione and Rimini, Italy, and was officially launched with a programme announcement at the Italian Pavilion in Cannes. Reviving the spirit of the former RomaFictionFest, the festival will spotlight both Italian and international television series, with a lineup that includes 28 competitive titles—8 of them world premieres—alongside 33 Italian productions and entries from 34 countri...
Credit: Getty Images for Breaking Through the Lens On May 16th, nonprofit company Breaking Through the Lens held its annual event during which it announced its newest grant, specifically intended to uplift female filmmakers and provide them with the necessary resources to get their projects adequately represented and displayed. Headlining this event was critically acclaimed actress Kristen Stewart, who took some time to discuss her soon to be released directorial debut “The...
At this year's annual event, FID Lab announced the eleven films chosen for the prestigious 17th edition of their program. It is FID Lab’s goal to support films addressing powerful contemporary concerns and help connect these projects to tangible support across the global market. Over 400 films were submitted for review this year, and the esteemed jury managed to select eleven that went above and beyond. It is notable that this year's selection coincidentally had a strong feminis..
As part of Kering’s Women In Motion program taking place at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, we were thrilled to welcome Charlotte Gainsbourg. ...
Launched in 2015 by Kering, in partnership with the Festival de Cannes, the Women In Motion program shines a light on women in cinema. Guided by an ambition to shift perspectives, this year sees Women In Motion celebrate 10 years of commitment and initiatives to champion gender equality in arts and culture. ...
Beloved actress Natalie Portman steps out onto the Cannes FIlm Festival red carpet in two stunning looks, this time the star is stepping into her role as film producer. Natalie Portman, all pictures are curtesy of Laurent Hou. Natalie Portman, all pictures are curtesy of Laurent Hou. Natalie Portman with team, all pictures are curtesy of Laurent Hou. Natalie Portman, all pictures are curtesy of Laurent Hou. \ Natalie Portman, all pictures are curtesy of Laurent Hou....
On the 19th of May, Cannes 64th Critic's Week premiered their first round of the short film competition. This program included five different films from various genres, the projects shown were as follows: Alişveriş by Vasile Todinca. This film follows the story of Tatiana, an unemployed woman struggling to make ends meet. When her lack of funds threatens to jeopardize her housing situation, she must sell personal belongings to make her dire rent payment. Director Vasile Todinca uses Tatia...
Today, the second part of the annual Film Finance Forum was held at the Plage des Palms with Producer Lars Knudsen and Writer, Director, and Producer Ari Aster to discuss their joint venture, Square Peg. Square Peg is a production company that protects directors and helps filmmakers finance films in a time when financing is difficult to obtain. “We’re looking for filmmakers who have a vision that we believe in,” Knudsen told the panel. The duo also spoke on what the company i...
On Monday, May 19th, at 12:30 a.m., the film The Exit 8 premiered, and what a great time for this horror thriller to come out! The story follows the main character, who is left nameless, going only by the title "Lost Man." At the same time, on the phone with his ex-girlfriend, he attempts to navigate the train station, but eventually realizes he is going in circles with no way out. Eventually, stopping to read the rules of this "game," the main c...
Tonight, Julia Ducournau returns to the Cannes red carpet for the second time with her new feature film ‘Alpha’, starring Mélissa Boros, Golshifteh Farahani, Tahar Rahim, Emma Mackey, and Finnegan Oldfield. Ducournau’s ‘Titane’ won the Palme d’Or when it premiered in Cannes back in 2021, and most recently, she was on the Feature Films Jury in 2023. ‘Alpha’ follows the story of Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old who lives with her single mom. Th...
Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Micheal Ward, Luke Grimes and Clifton Collins Jr. Photographed by Laurent Hou Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone Photographed by Laurent Hou Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Ari Aster, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes, Clifton Collins Jr., Micheal Ward, Amelie Hoeferle, Matt Gomez Hidaka, and Cameron Mann Photographed by Laurent Hou Ari Aster, Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal Photographed by La...
Jennifer Lawrence with partner Robert Pattinson Die, My Love by Lynne Ramsay in competition in Cannes Photography by Laurent Hou ...
Kristen Stewart for her directorial debut in Cannes The Chronology of Water Photo by Laurent Hou ...
Bono with Sean Penn and Ukrainians soldiers on the Bono : Stories of Surrender red carpet. Live the 8 minutes long standing ovation 2800 U2 fans clapping... ...
Photos by Laurent Hou ...
Quentin Tarrantino and wife Julia photo by Laurent Hou ...
Thierry Fremaux in excellent presidential company: he picked 4 women to serve as Jury Presidents for the festival sections. Laurent Lafitte Photo by Laurent Hou ...
Alpha and Highest 2 Lowest COMPÉTITION (SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE) THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME by WES ANDERSON at 08.30 11.15 (runtime 1h45) The story of a family and a family business. O AGENTE SECRETO (L’AGENT SECRET / THE SECRET AGENT)\by KLEBER MENDONÇA FILHO at 11:15 (runtime 2h38) Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. He arrives in Recife dur...
Returning to Cannes for his fourth film in competition and his 13th film, Wes Anderson and his star-studded cast will arrive on the red carpet tonight for the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme. The story follows Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro), who appoints his only daughter (Mia Threapleton), a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. Wes Anderson h...
Congrats to our friend Alan Aloha see you soon lol ;) Bon Festival ;) 46 th Anniversary Cannes film Festival ALOHA PICTURES © Winner First Price Photographer's Award Cannes Film Festival Images Collection by Alan Schoenauer Carlotti © ALOHA PICTURES © Reproductions interdites All rights reserved 70TH EVENT - 28.05.17 Photographer's Award - The ultimate photo In celebration of its 70...
Lancé en 2015 par Kering, en partenariat avec le Festival de Cannes, le programme Women In Motion met en lumière les femmes dans le cinéma. Porté par l'ambition de changer les perspectives, Women In Motion célèbre cette année 10 ans d'engagement et d'initiatives en faveur de l'égalité des genres dans les arts et la culture. ...
L’acteur le plus adulé d’Égypte, George El-Nabawi, tombe du jour au lendemain en disgrâce auprès des Autorités. Sur le point de tout perdre, George est contraint d’accepter le rôle du Président Al-Sissi dans un biopic à sa gloire. Il se retrouve alors projeté dans le cercle le plus fermé du pouvoir et réalise vite qu’il ne risque pas seulement d’y perdre son âme, mais qu’il s&rs...
1977. Dans un Brésil tourmenté par la dictature militaire, Marcelo, un homme d’une quarantaine d’années fuyant un passé trouble, arrive dans la ville de Recife où il espère construire une nouvelle vie et renouer avec sa famille. C’est sans compter sur les menaces de mort qui rodent et planent au-dessus de sa tête… Réalisé par : Kleber MENDONÇA FILHO Année de production : 2025 Pays : Br&eacut...
Créée en 2016 par Jacques Attali, à l’occasion du Festival International du Film, et dirigée par Sam Bobino, la Semaine du Cinéma Positif fête cette année sa dixième édition et aura lieu à Cannes du 21 au 24 mai 2025. Organisée sous les auspices du Festival de Cannes, en partenariat avec l’association Positiv, le Centre National du Cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC), la Ville de Can...
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