The Cannes Film Festival can be overwhelming when you plan to attend for the first time. Over 12,000 film industry professionals head to Cannes each year to present and discover almost 4,000 films and projects in development at 33 screening venues.
Fueled by this success, the Marché has expanded with the opening of the Riviera and Lérins exhibition halls, forming a hub around the world-famous Palais des Festivals and the Village International, the number one venue for promoting films from all over the world. As a leading global film industry organization, the Marché du Film takes a rigorous approach in adapting to the expectations of industry professionals worldwide and to emerging economic, technological and creative film trends.
Even if you’re a veteran attendee, things are always changing at Cannes so it’s important you stay in the know.
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Sydney S Excellent I have signed up as we go to Cannes !!
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I signed up too, Pat Savage. I'm excited for this webinar! Hope you all have an incredible time and make connections at Cannes!
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Maurice Vaughan I am putting all my energies into the pitching process and make some real connects in person and find a home for my series/film. Excited!!
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Hope you find a home for your series/film, Pat Savage! Let us know how it goes at Cannes.
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signed up, see you in Cannes.
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Barcelona, Spain
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Warsaw, Poland :)
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Paris, France!
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Tallahassee FL
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Newcastle, Australia
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Kia ora from Wellington, New Zealand
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Slovenia :)
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana!
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Los Angeles, CA. I'm attending for the first time this year!
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Bonjour, I live in Las Vegas
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Brazilian filmmaker here! Currently based in Chicago, US.
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So excited for this webinar!
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Los Angeles
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Abroad in: Copenhagen, Denmark; Originally from: Nashville, TN
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New York City
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Ty Eckley Houston, Texas
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El Paso, TX now. Was in Los Angeles (Silverlake) 22 years.
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Hello from Rome, Italy.
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Wendy Ginsberg, Tamarac, Florida
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London, Uk
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London!
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London
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Hi! Jo from Liverpool UK. See you on The Croisette. Don’t look thin!
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Los Angeles
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Messina, Italy
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Woodinville, Washington. This will be my second trip to the Marche du Film this year.
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Sam Tebandeke from Kampala, Uganda
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While we wait for the short film's official selection to be determined and discover if we've been accepted, my question would be about finding hotel accommodations so close to the festival date. With most hotels appearing booked, is there a vicinity you'd recommend we stay within regarding accommodations?
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Santa Monica, CA
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Los Angeles & Italy! Thanks so much for sharing this information with us!
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Baton Rouge LA
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Oakland, CA, USA
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I'll be in Cannes with my new International TV series.
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Málaga, Spain
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Los Angeles, CA!
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Dublin, Ireland
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Douala, Cameroon
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Greenville, North Carolina. I'm a screenwriter. Thanks for teaching this webinar, Guillaume! Thanks for moderating, Amanda!
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Lilly joining from Canada, Lilly joindre du Canada. I am working on a Type 1 diabetes interest documentary called BIOHAZARD, and I could really use your support ! https://www.gofundme.com/f/documentary-film-biohazard-type-1-diabetes-in...
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Im a final year film student and aspiring casting director
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Film Commissioner
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Author & actor
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Director
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actor/writer
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Writer-Director
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Producer of Marketing & Distribution, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Graphic Designer
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Producer/Director/VFX Supervisor - in Cannes this year - Looking to meet and collaborate (London)
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Hello, I’m trying to get in without success, can you help me ?
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What should we budget for tickets etc. per person excluding hotel and travel
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David Poulshock, Portland, Oregon, USA
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What is the best way to pitch a single feature film at The Marche? And if you can't be at the festival for the duration, what is the most effective time to be there to pitch? Thank you.
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How impactful/useful would you say attendance is for a director/producer working in animation? We're a small studio that focuses on animated documentaries.
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Hello, does the SFC accreditations give you access to the Marché du film and the Festival?
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Screenwriter, from London.
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Actor, Producer & Director from London, UK: I'll be in Cannes for the third time to pitch a new project. Open to networking with other filmmakers
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I'm a professional screenplay reader and have connected hundreds of professional writers with the right people to make their films a reality.
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Screenwriter from Nice, But I'm living close to Vancouver. I will be there next month to visit family ;-)
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I know you've talked about co-production meetings and networking opportunities for producers. Will there be similar opportunities for directors?
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I know Cannes Film Festival is an amazing place for people who are pitching projects to connect but I am wondering as a film student wrapping up there last semester, is there a specific event for example to network for people looking for job opportunities? Specifically in the field of casting?
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Writer / Producer from Los Angeles. Looking forward to Cannes Marche Du Film!
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Would PGA membership qualify for the Producer's network add-on?
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Can the Producers Newtork add-on be purchased if you have a film that was shown in a festival but hans't found distribution year?
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I already got accredited for the Marché du Film, I am a student and looking to emerge into the entertainment marketing sector, what options are there for me at Cannes for career development/ networking?
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Thanks Guillaume. Will there be more industry events like the investors circle, based more on finance to reflect the current independent fiscal demands?
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Many thanks Amanda, Stage 32 and Guillaume!
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So helpful! I'm attending for the first year this year and really didn't know what to expect, this painted a clear picture and provide great tips. Thanks so much.
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Thanks for putting this webinar together, Stage 32! It was fantastic! Thanks again for teaching this webinar, Guillaume! Thanks again for moderating, Amanda! I hope everyone has an incredible time at Cannes and has success at the festival! Safe travels.
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Where can screenwriters pitch their feature screenplay please (if at all)?
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Fanely Gouguet Great question! I have the same one.
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Fanely Gouguet @robert - we bring in 10 production companies, managers and development executives every week on Stage 32 who listen to pitches, which is a great place to start (just go to our top menu bar under "Script Services > Pitch Sessions": https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/pitch-sessions). When you are at Cannes, the most authentic place to do it is after you have struck up a relationship with someone, after a while if you feel that there is a mutual respect and a creative fit, then approach if there is an interest to hear a short pitch (start with a 60 second logline). If they are interested in knowing more they will ask. Be prepared to answer if you have any attachments or have thought about attachments. I would not jump right into a pitch when you first meet someone at Cannes, though, as it signals that you are a novice. Use the rule of 3 - always offer someone else 3 things first before you ask them to do anything for you (like hear a pitch). Our CEO gives great advice like this on his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbwalksintoabar/reels/
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Amanda Toney Thank you so much for this tip! I'm also a bit of a beginner when it comes to pitching, and I plan to pitch my first professional project in Cannes (after my film studies).
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Amanda Toney Thanks for the advice. To be clear, at the level of Cannes, I am a novice. There would no hiding it and I wouldn't try. That said, I wouldn't impose rudely either. I am reaching out to the few contacts I have that may be attending. Touching base in advance is more likely to get the meet or referral.
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Hi, I couldn't enter the webinar...Is it available to watch the video now?
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Hi, I could'n't attend the webinar, is there so place to see the replay :) ?
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On Stage32, go to settings>my library If you registered it should be there.
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The replay, just like all your Stage 32 education, will be available tomorrow under your settings (top right hand corner, gear icon) > My library
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Hi Sydney S -- thanks for sharing. Cannes is definitely on my bucket list. I hope to be able to attend someday.
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Thank you Amanda for this webinar. Despite being the 4th time I go to the Marché this year, this session was very informative and enriching.
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Amanda Toney incredible response!
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If you’re gearing up for Cannes or looking for some insight from those who’ve been before, there’s a fantastic conversation happening right now in the Stage 32 Producing Lounge!
We’ve got members sharing their best tips, lessons learned, and advice for surviving and making the most of Cannes, from where to eat, what events not to miss, to how to approach networking and meetings at the market.
Whether you’re a Cannes veteran with wisdom to share or you’re attending for the first time and want to ask questions, it’s a great chat to join in on:
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing/Cannes-Veterans-Share-Your-Wisd...
Hope to see you there and can’t wait to connect with many of you in person on the Croisette!
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Ashley Renee Smith Thanks for the info! Very helpful :-). When exactly will the date for the Networking Meet Up event on the Croisette be announced?
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We will be sharing those specifics with everyone soon! =)
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Thank you for the tips and insight. This will be my first time at the film market. Look forward to it and maybe see some of you there!
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Hi everyone! Our official 2025 Stage 32 Cannes party is posted! RSVP here: https://www.stage32.com/meetups/2025/Cannes-Film-Festival-2024-Stage-32-Party-OFFICIAL
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Amanda Toney I'm in!
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Looking forward to seeing everyone this year at Cannes. We are announcing our Roll Call on Monday!
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The party is going to be lit!
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Oh shoot! I'm leaving on the morining of THAT very day, I'll miss the party! What a shame :( :( :(
I hope to see you before that!