
Greece Named Country of Honour for Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film 2027
The Marché du Film announced that Greece will be the Country of Honour for its 2027 edition, scheduled to take place from May 11 to 19.
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The Marché du Film announced that Greece will be the Country of Honour for its 2027 edition, scheduled to take place from May 11 to 19.

The Film Centre of Montenegro participated in the Marché du Film at Cannes, with Montenegro also joining the Re-ACT fund for the 2026-2028 period to promote its film industry.

Carine Tardieu's film project 'All The Little Live Things' secured the top prize at the Marché du Film’s Cannes Investors Circle, an event connecting film projects with potential financiers.

The Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes' Marché du Film is expanding its industry initiatives and international partnerships, cementing its role as a global hub for genre cinema. Xavier Gens was honored with a key award at the event.
The Seoul-based sales and production house will launch the zombie thriller at next month's Cannes Marché du Film.

The Cannes Marché du Film is reinforcing its commitment to future trends with its 2026 program, focusing on the creator economy, AI, innovation, and immersive experiences, including setting up a Creator Economy Summit and a large virtual production stage.

Greece has been selected as the Country of Honor for the upcoming edition of the Cannes Film Market. This designation highlights Greece's growing presence and influence in the international film industry.

Italian filmmaker Dario Argento presented his new thriller trilogy at the Marché du Film’s Fantastic Pavilion in Cannes, where he was also honored with the Keys to the Pavilion award for his contributions to giallo cinema.
The Cannes Film Festival is underway, featuring reviews of new films like "Ashes" and "Nagi Notes." The event also drew numerous celebrities, including Demi Moore, Jane Fonda, Joan Collins, and the cast of "Fast and Furious."

A new traveling market platform, Nomadic Film Space, is launching at the Cannes Marché du Film to connect African creative producers with new financing sources through a series of events on May 14-15.

Brazil's VDF Showcase, a program supporting new talent and diverse films, is making its second appearance at the Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film.

Cannes is dipping a well-heeled and possibly bronzed toe into the creator economy.
Higgsfield AI's $500,000 sci-fi action thriller, 'Hell Grind,' featuring AI actors, premiered at the Marché du Film in Cannes.

Ventana Sur, Latin America's leading audiovisual market, announced its return to Montevideo for its 2026 edition, confirming the expansion of its Río de la Plata format. The announcement was made by Marché du Film, Uruguay’s ACAU, and Argentina’s INCAA.

The Cannes Film Festival has commenced, featuring discussions among jury members and attendees on topics such as the impact of AI on the film industry and the perceived absence of Hollywood. Various films are set to compete for the Palme d'Or, with some specific titles highlighted.

Ghana-based AnimaxFYB Studios is set to debut its first feature-length animated film, 'ORAYA', at the Marché du Film as an official partner of the Focus on Africa Conference at the Cannes market.

The Annecy Animation Showcase will return to Cannes' Marché du Film, highlighting five promising animated features from Japan, France, and Mexico.