Country Focus: France

18/05/2010

Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the French audiovisual sector.

Country profile: France

25 July 2025

DR, Mediatoon Distribution and Creative Conspiracy win this year’s Tributes at Cartoon Forum

Cartoon 2025 – Cartoon Forum/Awards

DR, Mediatoon Distribution and Creative Conspiracy win this year’s Tributes at Cartoon Forum

The winning firms were voted for by participants attending the Toulouse-based pitching and co-production forum for animated series

19 September 2025

Sandra da Fonseca goes solo with Belleville Production

Industry / Market - France

Sandra da Fonseca goes solo with Belleville Production

The producer behind Léonor Serraille’s three films and Leyla Bouzid’s first two movies has already co-produced Pauline Loquès’ Nino via her new company

18 September 2025

REPORT: Cartoon Forum 2025

Cartoon 2025 – Cartoon Forum

REPORT: Cartoon Forum 2025

We present details of five intriguing projects introduced at this year's Cartoon Forum, which is running in Toulouse from 15-18 September

17 September 2025

LIM evolves into LIM² and opens its 2026 call

LIM evolves into LIM^² and opens its 2026 call

Around 50 projects will be selected for online development sessions, while 16 will join the on-site programme

17 September 2025

The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy

Industry / Market - Spain/France/Germany/Italy

The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy

There is a shift towards free, ad-supported models, with 75% of respondents watching video-on-demand with adverts or FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) once a week

16 September 2025

Mediawan’s Plan B launches European arm under Ed Macdonald

Industry / Market - UK/USA/France

Mediawan’s Plan B launches European arm under Ed Macdonald

Brad Pitt’s production company is expanding its global reach with a new London-based subsidiary aiming to boost the firm’s production of premium TV series

09 September 2025

CinEuro FilmLab launches “European stories” call

Industry / Market - France/Switzerland/Germany/Luxembourg/Belgium

CinEuro FilmLab launches “European stories” call

The programme is open to feature-film and series projects that tackle European-related issues and are set in the symbolic places of power where the EU institutions are based

27 August 2025

French audiovisual industry showcased at the 31st Unifrance Rendez-vous in Le Havre

Industry / Market - France

French audiovisual industry showcased at the 31st Unifrance Rendez-vous in Le Havre

The world's largest market dedicated to French audiovisual programmes will take place in the Normandy city from 1 to 5 September

26 August 2025

Sarajevo offers a glimpse into the technicalities of Flow

Sarajevo 2025 – CineLink Industry Days

Sarajevo offers a glimpse into the technicalities of Flow

Animators Konstantīns Višņevskis and Mārtiņš Upītis shared their experience of working on the highly successful, Oscar-winning feature by Gints Zilbalodis

26 August 2025

Playtime heads to Venice to promote My Tennis Maestro and Gorgonà

Venice 2025 – Venice Production Bridge

Playtime heads to Venice to promote My Tennis Maestro and Gorgonà

On the Lido, the French sales agent will have high hopes for the new film by Italy’s Andrea Di Stefano, the feature debut by Greece’s Evi Kalogiropoulou and the upcoming film by Nanni Moretti

21 August 2025

Loco Films pinning its hopes on Memory at Venice

Venice 2025 – Venice Production Bridge

Loco Films pinning its hopes on Memory at Venice

The French sales agent is selling Vladlena Sandu’s feature debut, which will be unveiled as the opening film of the Giornate degli Autori

20 August 2025

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2025

Locarno 2025 – Locarno Pro

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2025

We take a closer look at nine projects showcased in Locarno Pro’s co-development programme for films from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland

14 August 2025

YouTube to make landmark debut at MIPCOM Cannes on its 20th anniversary

MIPCOM Cannes 2025

YouTube to make landmark debut at MIPCOM Cannes on its 20th anniversary

The world’s largest TV market embraces the global creator economy, with YouTube taking centre stage at this year’s edition alongside new brand-led and innovation-focused initiatives

23 July 2025

The UK and French industries re-affirm their partnership with a new Moving Image Co-operation Agreement

Industry / Market - UK/France

The UK and French industries re-affirm their partnership with a new Moving Image Co-operation Agreement

The two national film bodies, the BFI and the CNC, have collaborated on a deal benefitting the audience, culture and industry in both countries

15 July 2025

Italy's ANAC looks to team up with France to tackle the challenges posed by global broadcasting systems and AI

Industry / Market - Italy/France

Italy's ANAC looks to team up with France to tackle the challenges posed by global broadcasting systems and AI

The Italian Association of Film Directors and France's CNC, Arcom and USPA met in Rome to discuss artificial intelligence and the creation of a national Italian centre and media distribution windows

04 July 2025

Sunny Side of the Doc announces its winning pitches

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 – Awards

Sunny Side of the Doc announces its winning pitches

With In Front of Us and Leonard Cohen: Behind the Iron Curtain, European producers shine bright in two of the seven categories in which awards were handed out at the documentary market pitch

27 June 2025

Unifrance brings "Watch Next from France" to Sunny Side of the Doc

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025

Unifrance brings "Watch Next from France" to Sunny Side of the Doc

A selection of 21 French documentaries with high international potential are being presented to buyers assembled in La Rochelle

25 June 2025

Panellists explore the disruption and opportunities of AI at the Monte Carlo TV Festival

Monte Carlo TV Festival 2025

Panellists explore the disruption and opportunities of AI at the Monte Carlo TV Festival

During the talk, experts from different sectors gathered to discuss the promises, pitfalls and pressures of integrating AI into creative workflows

17 June 2025

International pubcasters hold the line in the face of growing political pressures

Monte Carlo TV Festival 2025

International pubcasters hold the line in the face of growing political pressures

Amid unstable funding models and fierce competition from commercial players, public broadcasters gathered in Monte Carlo to explain how they are fighting to stay relevant

16 June 2025

Futura Cinema is looking for innovative initiatives for the theatrical distribution of cinema

Futura Cinema is looking for innovative initiatives for the theatrical distribution of cinema

Calls for applications to the European programme close on 30 June

13 June 2025

FIDLab selects 11 projects

FIDMarseille 2025

FIDLab selects 11 projects

The Marseille-based international co-production platform will showcase two titles in post-production, one in production, four in the writing phase and four in development

12 June 2025

Europa Distribution and CICAE host a workshop on the distribution and exhibition of animation films at Annecy

Europa Distribution and CICAE host a workshop on the distribution and exhibition of animation films at Annecy

The event will bring together 20 prominent independent exhibitors and distributors from 16 countries from 10 to 12 June

03 June 2025

Pop Up Film Residency announces a new slate of global events

Industry / Market - France/Slovakia

Pop Up Film Residency announces a new slate of global events

The international initiative has unveiled new partnerships in, and projects from, Brazil, Japan, Iran, South Africa and the UK

02 June 2025

CEE Animation goes to Annecy, boasting new projects and events

Annecy 2025 – MIFA

CEE Animation goes to Annecy, boasting new projects and events

The 30-strong delegation from Central and Eastern Europe will organise two speed-dating breakfasts, a pitching event for seven projects and the Animation Garden Party

30 May 2025

Less Is More unveils its new batch of Development Angels

Less Is More unveils its new batch of Development Angels

The latest cohort joins the European programme’s initiative aimed at redefining the script-development process through holistic collaboration and emotional feedback

28 May 2025

The CNC reinforces its measures against sexual harassment in cinema

The CNC reinforces its measures against sexual harassment in cinema

CANNES 2025: After light was shed on the scale of the sexual and sexist abuse in the French audiovisual landscape, a series of obligations are being implemented to tackle the situation

27 May 2025

The CinEuro Prize announces its eight finalists

Industry / Market - France/Luxembourg/Germany/Switzerland/Belgium

The CinEuro Prize announces its eight finalists

Members of the trans-border network gathered to unveil the selected projects of the 3rd edition of its prize

26 May 2025

The CNC confirms France’s commitment to cultural diversity

The CNC confirms France’s commitment to cultural diversity

CANNES 2025: The UNESCO convention remains a fundamental tool for protecting cultural identity twenty years after its implementation

26 May 2025

The Ex Oriente Film workshop announces the selection for its 2025 edition

Institute of Documentary Film 2025

The Ex Oriente Film workshop announces the selection for its 2025 edition

The three-part residential workshop kicks off this June in Sheffield and La Rochelle with a fresh selection of 17 forward-thinking documentary projects

26 May 2025

The CNC stresses the success of its Aide aux cinémas du monde initiative at Cannes

The CNC stresses the success of its Aide aux cinémas du monde initiative at Cannes

CANNES 2025: A presentation of a selection of case studies showcased the efficacy and wide reach of the French grant

23 May 2025

Asphalt, Everybody to Kenmure Street and Something Familiar win big at Cannes’ Docs-in-Progress Awards

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film/Awards

Asphalt, Everybody to Kenmure Street and Something Familiar win big at Cannes’ Docs-in-Progress Awards

CANNES 2025: Selected from a diverse pool of showcases, the winning films underscore the power of documentary to confront war, celebrate activism and explore intimate personal stories

21 May 2025

Virtuous Woman wins the Goes to Cannes Award

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

Virtuous Woman wins the Goes to Cannes Award

CANNES 2025: Brazilian filmmaker Cíntia Domit Bittar has taken home the prestigious prize, accompanied by a €10,000 MG courtesy of Sideral Cinema

21 May 2025

The Last Tears of the Deceased wins the Next Step Prize in Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Critics’ Week/Awards

The Last Tears of the Deceased wins the Next Step Prize in Cannes

CANNES 2025: Ethiopian director Beza Hailu Lemma’s project has walked away with the trophy awarded by Critics’ Week

20 May 2025

Marie Kreutzer’s Gentle Monster wins at the 2025 Investors Circle

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film/Awards

Marie Kreutzer’s Gentle Monster wins at the 2025 Investors Circle

CANNES 2025: The third edition of the initiative spotlighted ten high-end auteur projects, with the Austrian helmer taking home the €20,000 ArteKino International Prize

19 May 2025

UK-French VFX synergies explored at the Marché du Film

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

UK-French VFX synergies explored at the Marché du Film

CANNES 2025: Representatives of both countries discussed enhanced VFX tax incentives, burgeoning co-productions and cross-border collaboration

18 May 2025

mk2 Films reigns over Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

mk2 Films reigns over Cannes

With six films in contention for the Palme d'Or, a film showcased in Cannes Première and the opening film of the Directors' Fortnight, the French sales agent is set to make a splash at the market

12 May 2025

Goodfellas presents a 5-star line-up at Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

Goodfellas presents a 5-star line-up at Cannes

The French sales agent will be negotiating for five Palme d'Or candidates, five other films in the Official Selection and one feature film in the Directors' Fortnight

12 May 2025

The Last One for the Road guides Lucky Number’s line-up at Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

The Last One for the Road guides Lucky Number’s line-up at Cannes

The French sales agent will be betting on the film by Italian director Francesco Sossai in Un Certain Regard and on the forthcoming features by Emin Alper and György Pálfi, among others

12 May 2025

Charades presents an XXL line-up at Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

Charades presents an XXL line-up at Cannes

The French sales agent will be arriving on the Croisette with a wealth of quality ammunition, including the contenders for the Palme d'Or Alpha and Case 137

09 May 2025

Meteors leads the Pyramide International line-up in Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

Meteors leads the Pyramide International line-up in Cannes

The French sales agent sells Hubert Charuel's film in Un Certain Regard, Japanese feature Kokuho in the Fortnight and four new releases

08 May 2025

Luxbox sells four films selected in Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

Luxbox sells four films selected in Cannes

With films by Erige Sehiri and Simón Mesa Soto in Un Certain Regard, Lav Diaz in Cannes Première and Yuiga Danzuka in the Directors’ Fortnight, the French seller is on a roll

07 May 2025

Sunny Side of the Doc selects 42 pitches

Sunny Side of the Doc 2025

Sunny Side of the Doc selects 42 pitches

The 36th edition of the international documentary market will be held from 23 to 26 June in La Rochelle; almost 2,100 professionals are expected to attend

06 May 2025

The Marché du Film unveils the 2025 Goes to Cannes selection

Cannes 2025 - Marché du Film

The Marché du Film unveils the 2025 Goes to Cannes selection

The work-in-progress programme returns with five international festivals and markets showcasing their latest discoveries at the Palais K

06 May 2025

The Party’s Over! leads France TV distribution’s Cannes slate

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

The Party’s Over! leads France TV distribution’s Cannes slate

Antony Cordier’s film, which will have its world premiere at the Directors’ Fortnight, headlines the line-up of the French sales agent

06 May 2025

AFCI runs its second annual Global Film Commission Network Summit at Marché du Film

Cannes 2025 - Marché du Film

AFCI runs its second annual Global Film Commission Network Summit at Marché du Film

The association introduces the first-ever global playbook to help film commissions and tourism professionals maximize the economic and cultural potential of screen tourism worldwide

05 May 2025

Indie Sales presents a three-star line-up at Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

Indie Sales presents a three-star line-up at Cannes

The French sales company is betting on Adam’s Sake and Dandelion’s Odyssey at Critics’ Week, and on Peak Everything at the Directors' Fortnight

05 May 2025

Playtime to present some high-impact and entrancing trump cards at Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

Playtime to present some high-impact and entrancing trump cards at Cannes

The French sales agent will mostly be pinning its hopes on Eagles of the Republic, in the running for the Palme d’Or, and The Richest Woman in the World, screening out of competition

02 May 2025

SND selling The Girls We Want in Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

SND selling The Girls We Want in Cannes

Due to be unveiled in the Directors’ Fortnight, Prïncia Car’s debut feature film will lead the charge in the French sales agent’s line-up

30 April 2025

Copyright Disclaimer

The images used on this website have been provided by journalists and are believed to be free of rights. However, if you are the owner of an image used on this website and believe that its use infringes on your copyright, please contact us immediately. We will remove the image in question as soon as possible. We have made reasonable efforts to ensure that all images used on this website are used legally and in accordance with copyright laws.

Cineuropa - the best of european cinema

Cineuropa - the best of european cinema