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Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes

The film market of the Festival de Cannes and the largest in the world — a sales market for distributors that independent programmers and buyers also use.

Next edition11 May 2027 – 19 May 2027
VenueCannes, Cannes
RunsAnnually in May, during the Festival de Cannes
Organised byFestival de Cannes
Who goesSales agents, distributors, buyers, producers and some programmers

Dates and venues change. Confirm against Festival de Cannes before booking travel. Last verified 26 September 2026.

The biggest market, and a sales market

The Marché du Film runs alongside the Festival de Cannes and is organised by it. The organiser describes it as the world's largest film market: 16,000 professionals from 140 countries, 4,000 films and projects, around 1,500 market screenings and 250 industry events.

It is where international titles are bought and sold territory by territory. That makes it primarily a market for sales agents and distributors, not for cinema operators. What happens there does shape what reaches screens later in the year, though.

When it makes sense for an exhibitor

Independent exhibitors who also acquire films, arthouse circuit programmers, and festival programmers use the Marché to see titles early and meet sellers.

Registration, market screenings and stands are booked through the Marché's own site. 2027 badge prices were not published as of 26 September 2026. The Marché also co-runs Ventana Sur, the Latin American market.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

When is the Marché du Film 2027?

11–19 May 2027 in Cannes, during the Festival de Cannes.

Is it the same as the Cannes festival?

No. It is the business market that runs alongside the festival, run by the Festival de Cannes.

Should a cinema owner go?

Only if you acquire films, programme at scale or want the networking. It is primarily a sales market for distributors and sales agents.

How big is it?

The organiser reports 16,000 professionals from 140 countries and 4,000 films and projects.