The Cannes Beat Festival and Market Newsletter N°6
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HIGHLIGHTS
Record 16,000 registered participants at the Marché du Film from more than 140 countries.
This year once again confirms the Marché du Film’s exceptional scale and international reach, with 40,000 professionals attending the Festival de Cannes – including 16,000 registered participants at the Marché du Film...
Major Buzz Factory picks up Coming Home from ShadowLand to SpiritWorld and Stakeout for Festival Distribution
Dear Festival Friends I am proud to share with you this list of very special films. Carefully curated, they have entered my 2026 'Best for Fests' line up, I am happy to discuss submitting them to...
full 2026 program spotlighting Japan, Country of Honour, in Cannes
The Marché du Film, the world’s largest international gathering of film professionals, unveils its full 2026 program dedicated to Japan, the Country of Honour of this year’s edition, taking place...
Prepare your Cannes Market: Explore the Marché du Film’s 2026 event schedule
It's what you've been waiting for: the full Marché du Film program is NOW LIVE!Browse through over 250 industry events: keynotes & panels, works-in-progress showcases, 1:1 meetings, hands-on...
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The 79th edition of the festival will run Tue, May 12, 2026 – Sat, May 23, 2026
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The 2026 Annual French Riviera Film Awards
This past Saturday, May 18th, filmmakers from all over gathered in Cannes for the sixth annual French Riviera Film Awards. The festival was founded by Nicole Muj and Gotham Chandna, pa long time partner with filmfestivals.com Pictured Nicole Mu, with Bruno Chatelin and Vanessa McMahon...
Spotlight on Fjord
In addition to todays photocall release, we wanted to take a moment to highlight Fjord, a film that selected our photographer Laurent Hou to be their official red carpet photographer. Fjord is in...
Red Carpet for L'Inconnue
Adinda Puri attends the competition screening red carpet of the movie L Inconnue during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026-05-18Kate Alexeeva attends the competition screening red...
2026 International Cellphone Cinema Showcase
This past weekend, NYU Professor Karl Bardosh hosted the International Cellphone Cinema Showcase at the Eden Hotel Theater in Cannes. Nominees along with their friends and family attended the event. Filmfestivals.com Bruno Chatelin was Jury Honorary President...
Actor Spotlight: Interview with Oliver Trevena at the French Riviera Film Festival
Oliver Trevena is an English actor and producer known from many different works such as The Paradox Effect and The Gorge. After winning the 'Actor Spotlight' award at this years French Riviera Film...
Interview: Nicole Muj, Co-Founder of French Riviera Film Festival
After the eighth annual French Riviera Film Festival this past weekend, we had a chance to speak to Co-Founder Nicole Muj about the event. Click on the link below to see what she had to say! Video by...
'Everytime' Premieres at Festival de Cannes
Directed by Sandra Wolliner, 'Everytime' follows a mother, her daughter, and a teenager accused of a tragic death as they go together to Tenerife, faced with grief, guilt, and forgiveness during a...
Daily Films for Cannes May 20th
IN COMPETITION MINOTAUR by ANDREÏ ZVIAGUINTSEV at 8:30 Runtime: 2h15 Russia, 2022. When Gleb, a successful company director, finds himself under siege from mounting corporate pressures and an...
Screenings Guide of the 79th Festival de Cannes
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VIDEO Interview with SR Film Festival in NY Founder Nora Armani
Nora Armani started SR Film Festival in NY march 2013, In Cannes she sat down at FilmHedge Offices to chat with Filmfestivals.com founder Bruno Chatelin.
VIDEO Interview in Cannes with Bahamas International Film Festival Founder Leslie Vanderpool
Leslie Vanderpool interviewed by Bruno Chatelin about the Nahamas International Film Festival which she founded 21 years ago
AMPAV May 20 Cannes Daily Schedule & Announcements
Wed, May 20, 20269:00 AM - LGBTQ+ SHOWCASE | Palais HDandelion, Dir. Fiona ObertincaSo Be It, Dir. Matthew SorgieWelcome to Tool Shed, Dirs. Daniel Talbott, Andrew Klaus-VineyardQueerbait, Dir. Nate...
Two Projects Presented by PÖFF Received Awards at Goes to Cannes
On 18 May at the Marche du Film in Cannes, the winners of this year's Goes to Cannes showcase were announced. Tallinn Black Nights Film festival (PÖFF), presented two of the three awarded...
Immersive Talk | The Underestimated Role of Latin American Cultural Venues
When: May 20, 2026, 15:45 - 16:30 GMT+2Where: Immersive Conference Room (Carlton Hotel Lobby -3)What role can Latin American cultural venues play in the future of immersive distribution? Too often...
Keynote: SFC | Rendez-vous Industry | Short Film Industry Opportunities: Platform & Talent Initiatives
When: May 20, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. GMT+2Where: Palais Stage (Palais -1)There are many well-known project and talent development opportunities for the feature film industry, those relating to...
SFC | Industry meeting | New Producers Room: Presentation of the 10 producers!
When: May 20, 2026, 11:15 - 12:30 GMT+2Where: Palais Stage (Palais -1) The New Producers Room highlights up-and-coming producers and offers them a privileged space where they can explore the...
Ventana Sur confirms dates for its 2026 market edition in Montevideo, Uruguay
The Marché du Film, ACAU and INCAA, co-organizers of Ventana Sur, Latin America’s leading audiovisual market, announce that the 2026 edition will take place from 30 November to 4 December in...
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Les Quotidiens de Cannes: Mercredi le 20 Mai
L'Affiche de THE MAN I LOVE SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE MINOTAUR de ANDREÏ ZVIAGUINTSEV à 8h30Durée: 2h15 Russie, 2022.Gleb, chef d’entreprise prospère, vit avec sa femme Galina et leur fils dans une ville...
Les Quotidiens de Cannes: Mardi le 19 Mai
L'affiche officielle de Minotaur SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE L’INCONNUE (THE UNKNOWN) de ARTHUR HARARI à 8h30Durée: 2h19 David Zimmerman a bientôt 40 ans, il est photographe mais personne ne le sait. Alors...
Le Marché du Film maintient des niveaux de participation record
Cette édition confirme une nouvelle fois l’ampleur et le rayonnement international exceptionnels du Marché du Film, avec 40 000 professionnels présents au Festival de Cannes — dont 16 000...
