The Cannes Film Agency Pitch Sessions support global filmmakers in developing documentaries and feature films with financial aid and expert guidance.
Develop Your Project
Seize the opportunity to refine and present your film project internationally.
- Expert Feedback: Get insights from industry professionals.
- Professional Film Proposal: Receive a polished PDF proposal for grants and investors.
- Pitch in Cannes: Selected projects pitch live during the Cannes Film Festival.
Eligibility
Your project must:
- Be in development with key team members attached.
- Have 0-75% financing secured.
- Be in its first production cycle.
Open to filmmakers worldwide.
Develop Film Projects for Funding
The Cannes Film Agency invites filmmakers worldwide to submit their projects for a chance to pitch on stage to top international financiers and distributors in an independent theatre in Cannes.
Submission Requirements
To submit your project, log in and complete the submission form. You can edit and refine your entry until the deadline. Required elements include:
- Logline or Short Synopsis
- Producer, Director or Writer on board
- Budget Overview (amount required and financing raised to date, if any)
What You’ll Receive
Every submission benefits from expert analysis, and you’ll receive a comprehensive proposal that includes:
- Logline
- Project Overview
- Vision and Objectives
- Target Audience and Demographics
- Project Timeline
- Product Placement Opportunities
- Investor Tiers and Benefits
- Marketing and Distribution Plan
Additionally, we’ll suggest potential sponsors and funding sources specific to your region.
Cannes Film Agency Pitch Sessions
We are looking for projects that have value attached: example team experience, in-built audience, partnerships, popular genre, etc.
- Selected projects will be invited to pitch their project on stage in front of international financiers and distributors in May.
Additional Benefits
- Learn how to maximize your impact at the Cannes market with guidance from our local team.
- Exclusive Networking: Present your project to top international financiers and distributors.
- Media Exposure: Benefit from media, editorial, and social media coverage before, during, and after the event.
- Brand Leverage: Use the Cannes Film Agency name and logo in your communications as a finalist or winner.
Submitting your film to the Cannes Film Agency offers an unparalleled opportunity to receive expert feedback, secure funding, and gain significant industry exposure.
About Cannes Film Agency
Following the highly successful 2024 Cannes Pitch Sessions, the Cannes Film Agency is proud to offer this exceptional opportunity to filmmakers worldwide through our online platform.
Cannes Film Agency (an independent organisation and not affiliated with the film festival) offers a unique opportunity for filmmakers to secure funding, receive expert feedback, and gain significant exposure.