At events such as Cannes Marché du Film, European Film Market, or American Film Market, buyers and sales agents may encounter dozens of projects in a single day. Meetings move quickly, schedules are tight, and attention is limited.
In this environment, one dynamic is frequently misunderstood by filmmakers: early evaluations often happen within minutes.
When filmmakers prepare for international film markets, the conversation often centers on pitching the story.
But buyers evaluating projects at markets such as Cannes Marché du Film, European Film Market, or American Film Market are rarely evaluating story alone.
The Cannes Film Festival exists as a duality. To the public, it is a spectacle of red carpets, standing ovations, and cinematic prestige. For the industry, however, the Palais des Festivals is merely the ornate facade for the Marché du…
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