All eyes are on #MDF25! May 15
All eyes are on #MDF25!
Some of our key programs are launching today! Cannes Docs is already gathering inspiring doc experts for talks and meetings, and Shoot the Book! and Spotlight Asia, both dedicated to IP works, are now underway!
Meanwhile, Cannes Next, our innovation-driven program, is in full swing and our biggest conference lineup yet has already hit the ground running!
There’s a lot happening, but don’t worry — we’ve got you covered!
Explore today's key highlights!
SPOTLIGHT ASIA
Come explore a diverse array of original IPs
Asian IP Adaptation: Showbox Masterclass & Pitching Session
THU. 15 MAY, 12:00-13:00 | PALAIS STAGE (PALAIS -1) & ONLINE
The session will kick off with an introduction by Judy Ahn, Head of International Business at Showbox and then, join us for a dynamic live pitching session, spotlighting some of the most promising IPs from across Asia — presented in partnership with Jaff Market and VIPO, and all rich with potential and ready for adaptation!
DISCOVER THE ASIAN IPs
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FEATURED CONFERENCES
Dive into more than 80 keynotes, panels & conferences!
Brazil - Country of Honour I Audiovisual Ecosystem & the Brazilian Institutions
THU. 15 MAY, 10:00-11:00 | MAIN STAGE (RIVIERA) & ONLINE
The Brazilian audiovisual ecosystem is made up of a group of institutions responsible for implementing policies and actions to promote all of the sector’s value chain. Here we present this huge ecosystem.
Egypt: Arab World’s Blockbuster Nation I Presented by Arab Cinema Center
THU. 15 MAY, 11:30-12:30 | MAIN STAGE (RIVIERA) & ONLINE
Egyptian cinema is basking in a new Golden Age. Commercial films are breaking box office records; independent films are winning festival accolades and breaking new barriers. This panel explores the reasons behind this upswing and the opportunities being created for production facilities and a new generation of private equity investors.
International Co-Productions: European Stories from Script to Screen | Presented by ANICA & FIAPF
THU. 15 MAY, 15:30-16:30 | PALAIS STAGE (PALAIS -1) & ONLINE
With 27 distinct film/AV markets, Europe is a mosaic of rich stories waiting to be told. As international co-productions surge, the EU revisits the role of territorial exclusivity. Can we secure this long-standing pillar of film/AV funding? Can cross-border partnerships still foster cultural and linguistic diversity amid this regulatory pressure?
Cannes Next I Auschwitz Memorial Announcing Certified Virtual Film Location I Presented by AB Foundation
THU. 15 MAY, 16:00-17:00 | MAIN STAGE (RIVIERA) & ONLINE
80 years after the liberation of the German Nazi concentration & extermination camp Auschwitz, with fewer survivors and growing global visitor numbers to the Memorial, technology should help in preserving the symbol of the Shoah. It can also be used to create groundbreaking tools for filmmaking based on authenticity.
Invest in What Matters: Support to European Film & Audiovisual Sectors in the Next Long-term Budget of the European Union (MFF) | Presented by the European Parliament
THU. 15 MAY, 17:00-18:00 | PALAIS STAGE (PALAIS -1) & ONLINE
As the next EU long-term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework/MFF) talks begin, this panel looks at the European Parliament’s role in ensuring strong support for European film and audiovisual industries—focusing on funding, innovation, and defending cultural diversity.
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LITERARY IP MARKET
Attend our Shoot the Books! events!
THU. 15 MAY, 11:00-17:00
Join our Shoot the Book! program co-organized with SCELF – an initiative designed to turn top literary works into films! The first day of the event includes a Masterclass – with insights into Brazil’s IP adaptations markets, and Pitches sessions, all dedicated to to match you up with new literary projects and potential collaborators.
DISCOVER THE LITERARY IPs
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IMMERSIVE SPOTLIGHTS & INNOVATIVE PANELS
Come visit the NEW Village Innovation
Cannes Next Virtual Production | Breakfast Session: Working in the VP Eco-System | Presented by ROE, IIM, Megapixel, StYpe, Sumo Light
THU. 15 MAY, 10:30-12:45 | VILLAGE INNOVATION (PANTIERO)
Cannes Next Virtual Production | User Cases – Insights from the Field | Presented by ROE, IIM, Megapixel, StYpe, Sumo Light
THU. 15 MAY, 14:00-15:45 | VILLAGE INNOVATION (PANTIERO)
Immersive Spotlights | XR + Cinema: Building your Own IP
THU. 15 MAY, 16:00-16:45 | VILLAGE INNOVATION (PANTIERO)
Immersive Spotlights | French Immersion: Working to Amplify Immersive Art in the United States
THU. 15 MAY, 16:45-17:15 | VILLAGE INNOVATION (PANTIERO)
Immersive Spotlights | If Immersive Audio Was the Key to Experiential Storytelling
THU. 15 MAY, 17:15-18:00 | VILLAGE INNOVATION (PANTIERO)
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PARTNERSHIP WITH CANNES NEXT
Announcing a Prestigious New CES Innovation Award®
We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with CTA — the producer of CES, the world’s most influential tech event – the launch of a brand-new CES Innovation Award category: Filmmaking & Distribution, in partnership with Cannes Next!
Take advantage of the Marché du Film Digital Guide
Navigate the Marché du Film with our innovative web app — no download needed! Locate exhibitors, find screening details, and browse our schedule to explore the Marché with ease and efficiency!
Your Marché du Film badge grants you access to the Festival de Cannes screenings! Check your inbox for an email from the Festival with your unique access code. With this, you can request tickets to screenings, 4 days in advance.
FESTIVAL TICKETING OFFICE
Conferences
Market Screenings
Screening schedules for both the Marché du Film and the Festival de Cannes are updated regularly — so check often! Find all film details access info and screening times directly on Cinando!
VISIT CINANDO
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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.
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What else is happening today?
Asian Women's Cinema: Status, Breakthrough, Solidarity – Presented by THE ONE CENTER 2025
Latin Blood: The Vibrant Rise of Genre Cinema in Latin America – Presented by Blood Window, Morbido & Fantastic Pavilion
Cannes Docs is launching its series of events with their Speed-Meetings, Group Consultations and Sales' Agents Screenings!
impACT Workshops on inclusivity in the film industry & underrepresented voices!
