The 4th edition of the Film Financing Market (FFM) will take place in October 2025 during the Sitges Festival. The call is open from May 15 to June 30 and accepts fiction feature film projects in development or production stages. National projects must have a budget over 1 million euros and at least 60% guaranteed funding; Ibero-American projects require a minimum budget of 500,000 euros and 50% guaranteed funding. Applicants must submit a synopsis, script, detailed budget, financing plan, and marketing strategy. Selected projects gain free festival access and opportunities to meet investors and co-producers. Participants must commit to attend activities and include the Film Financing Market logo in credits. Registration costs range from €100 to €150 plus VAT, depending on submission date.
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Film Financing Market (FFM) - Sitges
MECAS (Cine por Hacer) is a section of the Mercado del Cine Casi Hecho, an annual event held at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival. It is aimed at film projects in the development stage, supporting emerging filmmakers from Europe and Latin America in securing financing and establishing professional connections. The goal is to promote independent cinema through mentoring, industry meetings, and awards that help bring projects to completion.
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MECAS (Cine por hacer)
The Spanish Screenings Content, organized by MAFIZ as part of the Málaga Film Festival, is a market dedicated to Spanish cinema, aimed at buyers, programmers, and international sales agents. Applications are open until February 6, 2026 for most screening sections, and until February 20, 2026 for the Film Library and sections related to music and market guides. The event will take place from March 10 to 12, 2026 in Spain.
The market primarily accepts Spanish productions, either unreleased nationally or recent works, and it is not limited to any specific genre. Key industry sections include Market Screenings, Market Premieres, Neo Screenings, Festival Official Selection, Next From Spain, Regional Film Hub, Film Library, Remake It!, and Spain ScoreCom.
Regarding formats, feature films are prioritized, though some sections accept trailers, film footage, or projects in development, all focused on international sales and distribution. The festival serves as a strategic platform to showcase, promote, and connect Spanish works with professionals across the global audiovisual industry.
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Spanish Screenings Content
Conecta is an international market dedicated to the creation, development, production, financing, broadcasting, marketing, and commercialization of television content. The international session "Pitch Copro Series" focuses on TV series projects in the development phase that are seeking coproduction and international financing.
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CONECTA - Pitch Copro Series
The Marché du Film is the official industry platform of the Cannes Film Festival, held annually in May in Cannes, France. Established in 1959, it is one of the most significant film markets globally, aimed at professionals in the film industry. Its main purpose is to facilitate commercial exchange, co-productions, and film distribution, connecting producers, distributors, sales agents, buyers, filmmakers, and other key players in the audiovisual sector.
The event offers several specialized programs such as Cannes Docs, focused on documentaries, Cannes XR, dedicated to immersive technologies and virtual reality, and Animation Day, centered on animation. Additionally, the Producers Network provides a platform for international producers to connect and collaborate, fostering financing and co-productions. Throughout the event, participants gain access to screenings, conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities, creating new business and learning prospects.
The Marché du Film is a vital space for innovation and growth within the global film industry, offering an environment for cultural and professional exchange. Interested parties must register and obtain accreditation to access the various activities and sections of the market, making it an essential gathering point for film professionals.
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MARCHÉ DU FILM - CANNES
