The global independent industry will all convene in Santa Monica in just a few weeks for AFM23 with hundreds of productions, sales, distribution and buying companies from 70 countries registered. Over 230 companies – from A24 to XYZ - as well as international umbrella stands are set to exhibit - with more still being added. To find out more about the Exhibitors coming to AFM, click on the company’s name on the exhibitor list and you’ll be taken to their profile on The Film Ca...
AFM 2023 runs October 31- November 5, 2023
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Poster signed by Arnold for Bruno Chatelin as a thank you token of fantastic Box Office records in France
I have been working with film festivals and helping filmmakers for the past 20 years in various capacities. There was only one big lesson I learnt in festivals: Cannes can work miracles for you, if you do the right thing with the right people : dare, work hard and be creative in each of your actions.
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Get ready for an exciting Marché edition!
We're just a few weeks away from the launch of our new edition, and we're excited to share with you all the exciting events, selections and showcases that are bound to make #MDF24 extra special!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT #MDF24!
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ARAB CINEMA CENTER ORCHESTRATES FIVE HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS AT THE UPCOMING CANNES FILM FESTIVAL & MARché du film, in collaboration with MAD CELEBRITY
The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) is proud to announce its continued collaboration with the Marché du Film, alongside MAD Celebrity, for a series of captivating panel discussions and events, set to take place during this year’s market edition at the 77th Festival de Cannes, scheduled from 14 to 25 May.
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We have another exciting session announcement for you.... Find out more about our rockstar speakers, as well as full program details below!
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The association of film commissioners international will present an insightful panel series on pioneering strategies in film production & location selection.
In an exciting first, the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) will be making its debut in Cannes as part of the conference lineup of the Marché du Film, set to take place from 14 to 22 May during the 77th Festival de Cannes. This marks a significant milestone in AFCI’s 49-year hist...
Frontières Platform, the genre-focused event co-organized by Fantasia Film Festival and the Marché du Film, reveals its 2024 selection to be presented in Cannes from 18-19 May.
Frontières is delighted to unveil its latest lineup of films, spanning the realms of horror, magical realism, and comedy, showcasing the most vibrant talents in today’s genre film industry. From mythical water spirits and creepy vampire landlords to chilling tales of ast...
The 2024 Streamers Forum, a captivating series of conferences designed to provide the latest insights on the ever-evolving streaming landscape, is set to return to Cannes at the upcoming Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, taking place from 14 to 22 May 2024.
For the first time, Disney+, Max (formerly HBO Max), MUBI, Pluto TV, Filmin and Cinobo will join the forum following last year’s guests which included Netflix, Prime Video and ...
Fantastic 7 — a common initiative of the Marché du Film, Sitges – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia and INCAA’s International Affairs Manager Bernardo Bergeret — is dedicated to promoting and supporting the most fantastic projects in the global genre film industry.
Each year, 7 top-notch film festivals from around the world are selected to endorse a fantastic film project to be showcased in Cannes during the Marché du Film. These ex...
The Producers Network, the Marché du Film’s dedicated platform for producers, is set to commence its activities earlier this year with an exclusive brunch, hosted in partnership with EUFCN — the European Film Commissions Network.
The EUFCN, which represents 100 European film commissions in 32 countries, is a non-profit association dedicated to supporting and promoting the European film industry and culture. Its various missions include organizing the share o...
MAD APPLE: BITE INTO THIS!
The new show from Cirque du Soleil at the New-York Las Vegas hotel and casino.
I have covered almost every Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas but I have never ever been so blown away from a show like this one as this is the first time I felt a complete interaction and intimacy with the performances from ‘Mad Apple’( https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/mad-apple#about-the-show ) at the New-York Las Vegas hotel and casino (https://newyorknewyo...
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Entertainment Oxygen/eoFlix Partners with France’s Largest Media Professional Association, médiaClub, Expanding Its Influence Across the French Media Landscape
Entertainment Oxygen/eoFlix, a leading digital platform specializing in networking and content self-distribution for the entertainment industry, today announced its strategic partnership with médiaClub, the largest association of media professionals in France. This alliance marks a signi...
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Entertainment Oxygen/eoFlix Partners with France’s Largest Media Professional Association, médiaClub, Expanding Its Influence Across the French Media Landscape
Entertainment Oxygen/eoFlix, a leading digital platform specializing in networking and content self-distribution for the entertainment industry, today announced its strategic partnership with médiaClub, the largest association of media professionals in France. This alliance marks a signi...
Film.io’s fan and creator-focused platform elevates marginalized voices and restores creativity, collaboration and transparency to the filmmaking process
To kick off the first day of SXSW 2024, decentralized filmmaking platform Film.io announced its public launch, opening the doors for independent creators around the world and putting Hollywood decision-making into the hands of creators and fans.
Following the success of its initial debut at th...
MIPCOM CANNES ORGANISER RX FRANCE CONFIRMS THE LAUNCH OF MIP LONDON IN FEBRUARY 2025
MIPTV TO END RUN AFTER 61ST EDITION IN APRIL 2024
RX FRANCE today announced the launch of MIP LONDON, a new industry market and networking event set to take place 24-27 February 2025, with a pre-opening on Sunday 23 February. The inaugural MIP LONDON will take place the same week as the 2025 London TV Screenings and is conceived as complementary to the existing annual gather...
SERIES ON THE BRIDGE
SELECTION HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
To be held from 24 to 26 April as part of the 43rd Istanbul Film Festival, Meetings on the Bridge’s ‘Series on the Bridge’ selection has been announced.
Meetings on the Bridge, with Anadolu Efes as the main supporter, continues to bring together producers, directors and screenwriters from Turkey with international professionals.
Series on the Bridge, sponsored by OGM Pictures, will present 6 s...
“THE IDEA OF YOU” WORLD PREMIERE SXSW CLOSING NIGHT
Claudette Godfrey (VP of Film & TV, SXSW), Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick and Gabrielle Union
THE IDEA OF YOU is Streaming Globally on Prime Video May 2
In attendance was Director/Producer/Co-Writer Michael Showalter, star and producer Anne Hathaway, stars Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Reid Scott, Raymond Cham Jr., Meg Millidge, music superviso...
Mamifera has won the Special Jury Award at SXSW for Maria Rodríguez Soto’s performance. The film is directed by Liliana Torres whose previous credits include Family Tour (San Sebastián International Film Festival premiere) and What Went Wrong? (which had its premiere in the Official Selection of PöFF - at Tallinn Black Nights). Mamifera i...
Following the TOKYO CALLING showcase at SXSW, TOKYO CALLING will be touring the West Coast with Backdrop Cinderella and GOKUMON. The tour will take place in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
TOKYO CALLING is a live house circuit festival that started in Tokyo in 2016. It is a festival that spans three days in September every year, featuring approximately 400 artists performing at around 40 venues. The festival attracts 10,000 spectators. Since 2023, we...
Searchlight Pictures' debut of THE GREATEST HITS, which premiered at the festival on Thursday, March 14th. The film comes from Ned Benson (The Disappearance of Elenor Rigby) and features Lucy Boynton (Bohemian ...
AC Milan - the globally renowned soccer club headquartered in Milan, Italy - made its debut appearance at South by Southwest (SXSW), the internationally renowned festival held annually in Austin, Texas.
AC Milan took center stage at the event, ...
SXSW In-Competition Documentary RESYNATOR premiered to universal acclaim on Sunday, with two additional screenings at the SXSW Film & TV Festival yet this week.
A film by Alison Tavel
96 minutes / Not ...
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