Cannes is not a festival strategy.
It’s a market event.
Most projects arrive unprepared—
and lose momentum before conversations even begin.
The Marché du Film evaluates structure, positioning, and buyer alignment—not just creative.
This session is designed to help you enter Cannes with clear buyer alignment, defined territory positioning, and a structured path to market.
Participation is limited to maintain a working session environment.
What You’ll Walk Away With
• How buyers actually evaluate projects at Cannes
• The difference between festival visibility and market viability
• Territory positioning and how it impacts deal flow
• The structural mistakes that stall projects before conversations begin
• What “market-ready” actually means in a global sales environment
You will leave with a clearer understanding of how your project is evaluated—and whether it is positioned to move in the market.
Why Most Projects Lose Momentum at Cannes
Most filmmakers attend Cannes expecting discovery.
The market doesn’t work that way.
Buyers are not asking:
“Is this good?”
They are asking:
“Where does this fit right now?”
If that answer isn’t immediately clear—
the conversation doesn’t move.
And in most cases, it doesn’t come back.
SECTION 4 — WHO THIS IS FOR
• Filmmakers attending Cannes or preparing for international markets
• Producers with projects nearing completion
• Projects seeking sales, distribution, or buyer engagement
• Teams that want to approach the market with structure—not guesswork
Not For:
• Early-stage concepts without defined direction
• Projects seeking exposure without a market strategy
• Creators not actively preparing for market engagement
SESSION DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Format: Live Virtual Session
Duration: 90 Minutes
Investment: $147
Limited seats to maintain working session quality.
AUTHORITY
Nea Simone advises filmmakers and IP owners on global market positioning across Cannes, AFM, MIPCOM, and international sales environments.. Her work focuses on aligning narrative, capital, and territory strategy before projects enter the market.
Final Pre-Cannes Working Session
With Cannes approaching, positioning decisions are already being made.
April 14th is a final working session to refine your strategy before those conversations are locked.
Participation is limited to maintain a working session environment.
Post-Session Opportunity
A limited number of projects will be invited to continue into Market Readiness Assessments ahead of Cannes.