Cannes Programming

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view.

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Producers Network badge holders only.  

The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) presents 5 producers of honor at an official Producers Network breakfast. 

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

This panel highlights regional financial incentives and coproduction benefits across provinces, offering international producers valuable resources to strengthen cross-border audiovisual collaborations.

Don’t miss your chance to meet and ask your questions to key players from the Canadian audiovisual industry. Spotlight on British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland & Labrador. 

*This presentation will be in English. Guests will be admitted on a first come, first served basis, depending on available space. Priority will be given to registered participants and market badges. 

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Priority to international professionals

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Access: Marché du Film badge holders.

Telefilm Canada, in partnership with RIDM, the Montreal International Documentary Festival, is proud to showcase exceptional Canadian talent at this year’s Marché du Film. Our commitment to fostering innovative documentaries shines through these four diverse and compelling feature projects from across Canada. All projects are in their final stages of production and poised for global distribution opportunities. 

 Discover the 4 projects :

• WE SHALL EAT WHEN THE RIVER IS FULL, directed by Banchi Hanuse, produced by Jessica Mayhew
• CONCRETE TURNED TO SAND, directed and produced by Jessica Johnson and Ryan Ermacora 
• THE PRODUCTION OF THE WORLD, directed by Brett Story, produced by Brett Story and Jeff Reichert
• SKIN OF THE SKY, directed and produced by Andrea Bussmann 

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Access: Marché du Film badge holders.

Proof of Concept spotlights feature-length genre films that are in the advanced stages of financing. Producers and directors present original proof-of-concept teaser content to an audience of prospective financiers, sales agents, and distributors. 

Discover the Canadian projects selected for this renowned programme: 

• ANCESTRAL BEASTS, directed by Tim Riedel, produced by Tim Riedel, Tina Keeper, Phyllis Laing, Edmon Rotea, Fawnda Neckoway 
• FEED, directed and produced by Nancy Urich 

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Access: Marché du Film badge holders.

The Annecy Animation Showcase, spotlights the festival’s top five animated works-in-progress in various stages of post-production, aiming to attract sales agents, distributors or festival recognition. 

Discover the Canadian project selected for this programme:

JULIÁN, directed by Louise Bagnall and produce by Catherine Keane | Cartoon Saloon (Ireland), Wychwood Media (UK), Melusine Productions (Denmark), Aircraft Pictures (Canada), Sun Creature (Luxembourg) 

Access: Marché du Film badge holders.

Buyers Showcase highlights feature-length genre films in post-production. Producers and directors present exclusive footage to an audience of sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers. 

Discover the Canadian projects selected for this renowned programme: 

• THE STOLEN CHILD, directed by Sebastian McKinnon, produced by Catherine Boily, Tara Cowell-Plain, Sebastian McKinnon 
• TURN IT UP!, directed by Samuel Scott, produced by Jesse Thomas Cook, Liv Collins, Mike Gillespie 

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada. 

Get a taste of the Not Short on Talent – Cannes 2025 selection! Highlighted by their creators, the films will be introduced at the Palais Stage. The films will be available at the SFC VideoLibrary. 

BOA, directed by Alexandre Dostie 

EN PLEIN AIR, directed by Morgana McKenzie 

I HATE BABIES, directed by Sidney Leeder, Alona Metzer, Walter Woodman

SITTING BIRD, directed by Athena Han 

STILL MOVING, directed by Rui Ting Ji 

THE PALACE, directed by Lauren Marsden 

YVES AND HIS BONSAIS, directed by Ophelia Spinosa 

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada.

Located at the heart of the Marché du Film, in the Village International, the Canada Pavilion is welcoming over 300 Canadian delegates. In addition to presenting exclusive programming showcasing Canadian talent and the Canadian film industry, the pavilion offers meeting spaces as well as a workspace with a terrace and a beach view. 

Powered by Téléfilm Canada in partnership with Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Calgary Economic Development Film Commission/Edmonton Screen, Manitoba Film & Music, PictureNL, Screen Nova Scotia and in collaboration with Directors Guild of Canada – Ontario, Canadian Media Producers Association & Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada.