The Film Market and Cine Group have announced a partnership to create the very first venue specifically dedicated to international film distribution within a major market. Located at the Rotonde du Lérins, in extension of the Palais des Festivals, the venue aims to put cinema back at the center of professional exchanges. It will consist of two distinct parts, including the premium Lérins Cinemas Club room in the heart of the Film Market offers an immersive projection experience designed for optimal viewing comfort and the Cinemas Club, an adjoining space offering a reception setting, with a terrace and views of the Bay of Cannes, dedicated to meetings, networking, and discussions on the challenges facing the cinema.
From Tuesday May 12 to Wednesday May 20, the space and the hall will host a full program of meetings dedicated to the ecosystem of exhibition, with international personalities from the industry set to speak during roundtables, conferences, and masterclasses. The venue can also be used by distributors, institutions and sellers to organize film screenings, line-up events, and display presentations for their partners.
Panel highlights include, MENA: The New Land of Opportunity for Movie Theaters?, What’s Next for Hollywood in Theaters?, Can Movie Theaters Still Surprise Us?, Advertising: Is Cinema The Last Bastion of Attention?, Content Diversification: New Drivers of Growth For Cinemas, Deregulation & Consolidation in the Industry – Where do we stand?, CNC: International Study on Cinemas, What Does The Future Hold for Arthouse Cinemas, The Future of Young People in Cinema. To view the list of speakers and the full schedule, visit: https://www.marchedufilm.com/programs/cinemas-club/2026-schedule/
“The Film Market has always addressed the ‘upstream’ market, between international sellers and distributors. It seemed essential to us to also address the ‘downstream’ market, between distributors and exhibitors, through this new initiative and this premium screening room,” commented Guillaume Esmiol, the executive director of the Film Market at the Cannes Film Festival.
“We are delighted with this partnership with the Film Market and the creation of this innovative and unique space,” said Julien Marcel, the president of Cine Group. “Beyond being a working tool for many professionals, this space will also be a place for socializing, exchanging ideas, and reflecting on the future and evolution of the movie theater.”
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