25/05/2005

According to figures just released by the 46th Cannes Film Market, as many as 9,476 professionals from 83 countries were accredited at the market this year compared to 8,814 people from 74 countries in 2004, which represents an 8% increase.
Among the five key European territories, French professionals were there in full force, with 16% more people than in 2004 (1329 in total), including 170 buyers (up 8%). The Spanish contingent was very strong as well with 13% more attendances for a total of 288 participants, including 43 buyers (up 23%). A higher German presence (up by 9%) was also registered with 461 professionals accredited in 2005 including 116 buyers.
However there were 5% less British participants (even if buyers were more numerous by 14%), 7% less Italian, and among Scandinavians 3% less Swedish and 7% less Norwegians.

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The total number of buyers was 12% higher than in 2004 with 1609 accredited against 1440 in 2004. The biggest rise came from Central and South America (+43%), followed by Canada (+33%). Producers also increased their attendance by 31%.
In terms of companies with a stand, the total number increased by 27% from 383 to 483, and 60% of them were concentrated in the Palais (55 companies), Riviera (118) and the Village International (33).

A total of 1,520 screenings of 844 feature films took place between May 11-22, including 500 premieres, and 38,600 people attended those screenings.
The Short Film Corner was also very successful with 37% more works registered (617 in total) and 160% more participants (616).