The Marché du Film is the official industry platform of the Cannes Film Festival, held annually in May in Cannes, France. Established in 1959, it is one of the most significant film markets globally, aimed at professionals in the film industry. Its main purpose is to facilitate commercial exchange, co-productions, and film distribution, connecting producers, distributors, sales agents, buyers, filmmakers, and other key players in the audiovisual sector.
The event offers several specialized programs such as Cannes Docs, focused on documentaries, Cannes XR, dedicated to immersive technologies and virtual reality, and Animation Day, centered on animation. Additionally, the Producers Network provides a platform for international producers to connect and collaborate, fostering financing and co-productions. Throughout the event, participants gain access to screenings, conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities, creating new business and learning prospects.
The Marché du Film is a vital space for innovation and growth within the global film industry, offering an environment for cultural and professional exchange. Interested parties must register and obtain accreditation to access the various activities and sections of the market, making it an essential gathering point for film professionals.
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MARCHÉ DU FILM - CANNES
It is an international call for fiction films in development that are looking for the best partners to enter production. The projects do not need to have part of the financing covered. The projects should be intended for a direct release on streaming platforms and designed to meet the programming needs of these platforms, which serve as the exclusive or main distribution window.
Additionally, both original projects and those based on pre-existing works, such as literary, theatrical, podcast, or video game adaptations, will be eligible.
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CONECTA - Pitch Direct to Streaming Movies
Episode 0: Series in Development is a program that consists of intensive meetings between a selection of developing series and professionals from the film and TV industry who are in a position to consolidate these projects toward their production stage.
We offer a range of opportunities and collaborations by bringing the selected participants face to face with industry professionals, producers, broadcasters, OTT platforms, sales agents, and international distributors.
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EPISODE 0: SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT - FICG
Pitch Music Series returns with a call for projects of TV series or miniseries with a strong musical component. The call is open to producers from all over the world who are developing a series where music is considered a key and indispensable element for its production.
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CONECTA - Pitch Music Series
BIOBIO CONECTA is the Industry and Market of the Lebu International Film Festival, co-organized with Bio Ingeniería Audiovisual Ltda., in collaboration with Universidad del Desarrollo, Universidad San Sebastián, Universidad de las Américas, Universidad Santo Tomás, AIEP, CEDUC LEBU, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Uniacc, Universidad del Bío Bío, and Duoc-Concepción.
It will take place from April 27 to 30, 2025, in Concepción, with the support of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage.
The LAB CINELEBU program has been created for those who have an audiovisual project and wish to refine it and transform it into a viable proposal with national and international projection, enhancing the creative industries of the Bío Bío Region and Chile. Participants will have the opportunity to receive private consultations with important professionals from the audiovisual industry. The consultations will cover areas such as direction, executive production, distribution and commercialization, and scriptwriting.
Participants of LAB CINELEBU will be selected based on the submission they send, considering the coherence of the proposal and the presentation of all the required materials. The sessions are private, in-person, and will last a maximum of 30 minutes.
On this occasion, BIOBIO CONECTA will not cover accommodation or transportation costs for the selected groups. It will only provide accreditation for access to all activities and two lunches per selected group.
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BIOBIO CONNECTS - LAB
