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This is your French update, live from Substack.
Tuesday April 7th 2026
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SPONSORED BY LE MARCHÉ DU FILM
Join us at the Marché du Film in Cannes from 12-20 May 2026!
Step into “the heart of the film industry,” and unlock exclusive business opportunities at the world’s largest international gathering of film professionals! Connect with 300 exhibiting companies, explore 1,500 festival & market screenings, participate in 250 industry events, and discover 4,000 promising films & projects from today’s most exciting talents.
This year, the Marché is also thrilled to welcome Japan as its esteemed Country of Honour. Experience the richness of Japanese cinema through exclusive panels, curated networking sessions, a dedicated screening day, and dynamic showcases spotlighting animation and adaptable IPs.
New in 2026:
· Cinemas Club – a premium venue designed for exhibitors, distributors and stakeholders to bring cinema theaters back to the center of industry discussions.
· Creator Economy Summit – a fresh forum exploring innovative collaborations between content creators and the film industry.
Secure your market badge today, and save off the walk-up rate before registration closes on 27 April!
LE PETIT UPDATE 🗞️
Industry professionals highlight how virtual stages and generative AI tools are rapidly transforming the creator economy, offering independent filmmakers unprecedented, cost-effective production capabilities.
The latest demographic report from Cinestats evaluates how equal French cinema truly is, revealing persistent gender and diversity disparities behind the camera despite recent industry inclusion initiatives.
In a major cultural partnership, France and South Korea agree to co-host an upcoming international media summit aimed at fostering stronger ties and facilitating co-productions between their respective audiovisual sectors.
The globally recognized visual effects giant Rodeo FX consolidates its European operations, establishing a newly expanded hub to better service the growing demand for high-end post-production across the continent.
European studio conglomerate Mediawan continues to position itself as the “Airbus of production” by systematically acquiring key independent labels to scale up and rival major American entertainment companies.
Organizers officially announce that Europe’s biggest annual live music show will relocate its upcoming broadcast further East, selecting a new host nation to expand the event’s cultural footprint and engage emerging markets.