Film Markets
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Film Market Deal Flow: From Cannes Meeting to Signed Contract
A sales agent closes 22 verbal deals across 5 days at Cannes, only to discover two conflicting commitments for Germany on the same title. Here is how deal flow management software prevents rights conflicts and converts market meetings into signed contracts.
Cannes 2026 by the Numbers: Where the Film Industry Is Heading
We analyzed all 56 titles in the 2026 Cannes Official Selection: 81% carry French co-financing, 67% are co-productions, 71% are returning directors.
Lesson from Berlin Films and Deals Shaping 2025 Trends
The films, deals, and buyer behavior from Berlinale and EFM 2025, and what they signal for film distribution trends in the year ahead.
6 Ways Sellers at AFM Close Deals Faster Using Molten Cloud
Six ways sellers use Molten Cloud to close faster at AFM: instant screeners, live avails, polished pitches, and quick answers to buyer requests.
Vote for SXSW 2025 Panel: How AI is Enhancing Film & TV Industry Infrastructure
Our co-hosted SXSW 2025 panel on how AI is enhancing film and TV industry infrastructure is up for community voting. Here is how to support it.
What's New at Marché du Film in 2024
The 2024 Marché du Film brought a record presence of English language films in the main competition and new explorations of virtual reality in filmmaking.
European Film Market Cheat Sheet: What's New in 2024
EFM 2024 expects 11,500+ attendees, new venues, a spotlight on Italian cinema, and initiatives including AfroBerlin and Reel Time. What to know.
Getting Around the New American Film Market
The American Film Market’s location has changed. So where is everything else? To help you find your way around the market this year, we’ve marked a number of locations on the map.
10 Key Insights from Marché du Film 2023
Ten takeaways from Marché du Film 2023: the trends, deals, and distribution shifts that emerged across the market, whether or not you made it to Cannes.
Six Emerging Trends and Strategies from Marché du Film 2023
Six trends that defined Marche du Film 2023, from AI on every panel to shifting windows and the rise of performance based licensing.
Marché Wisdom from Industry Experts
A year of webinars with distribution CEOs, acquisition executives, and VOD specialists, distilled into the top tips for getting the most out of Marché du Film.
Ten Bars and Restaurants for Meetings at Marché
Ten bars and restaurants in Cannes suited to Marche du Film meetings, from quick espresso stops to tables that impress a buyer.
Retrospective: Marché Evolution
From a small European gathering in 1959 to a global marketplace: how the Marche du Film evolved alongside the film industry itself.
Retrospective: Birth of the Marché
How the Marche du Film was born: from post war Cannes in 1946 to the foundations of the world's most important film market.
Cannes GPS
A practical map of Cannes for the Marche du Film: the Palais, the beaches, key hotels, and how to get from meeting to meeting on time.
How to Use the Market and Festivals Calendar and Planning Doc
How to use our film market and festival calendar and planning document to map your year, budget travel, and hit every deadline that matters.
Ten Ways to Spend your Free Time at South by Southwest
Ten ways to spend your downtime at SXSW in Austin: live music, barbecue, film screenings, and the networking spots worth knowing.
How to Approach Buyers at EFM
How to approach buyers at the European Film Market: research, timing, pitch preparation, and follow up tactics that actually land meetings.
Getting Around the European Film Market
A first timer's guide to navigating the European Film Market in Berlin: venues, badges, meeting spots, and how to plan your market days.
10 Ways to Spend your Free Time at EFM
Ten ways to make the most of your downtime at the European Film Market in Berlin, from museums and history to food, nightlife, and networking spots.
Get the most out of EFM with these Five Tips
Five tips to get the most out of the European Film Market, from booking buyer meetings early to navigating the venues like a veteran.
To Suite or Not to Suite at AFM
Should you book a suite at the American Film Market? The costs, the visibility, and the deal flow math to decide what fits your slate.
5 Ways to Spend Your Free Time at MIPCOM
Five ways to enjoy Cannes between MIPCOM meetings: beaches, cafes, day trips, and the local spots industry veterans return to every year.
Your MIPCOM GPS
Your GPS for MIPCOM in Cannes: the Palais layout, key meeting spots, and how to navigate the world's biggest TV market with ease.
Your Cannes GPS
Your GPS for Cannes during the Marche du Film: venues, pavilions, beaches, and the fastest routes between meetings on the Croisette.