Cannes Business Development Mission
May 14th – 22nd, 2024
Overview
Innovation PEI is now accepting applications from mid-to-senior level PEI producers to join a Pan-Atlantic Business Development mission to Cannes, France to take place during the Marche du Film and Cannes Film Festival, May 14 – 25th 2024.
Seven producers from the four Atlantic Provinces will be selected to further enhance the promotion of coproduction, joint-financing, distribution and development opportunities between screen industry producers in the Atlantic Provinces and those internationally. The mission will enhance the group’s knowledge of working with producers on an international scale.
Advance Preparation
To help ensure producers are prepared for the trip, a consultant will be engaged to provide on-the-ground services and support while in Cannes. Selected applicants will be notified of the consultant once they are selected in early March.
Selected candidates will be contacted by the consultant shortly thereafter to begin initial virtual discovery sessions in advance of the mission.
Travel and Accommodations
Companies will be responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations for this trip. The delegation must be on the ground, for meetings in Cannes by the morning of May 14th, 2024 (subject to change).
Targeted Meetings
The Consultant will arrange a minimum of 5 targeted meetings for companies based on their individual needs. Where appropriate, group sessions may also be arranged. Selected attendees will be expected to share their travel itinerary with the Consultant in order to best accommodate their schedule. Selected attendees will be required to purchase a Market Badge for Cannes.
Application Process
In order to apply companies must complete the attached application form and provide supporting material by March 12 2024. Below you will find the criteria for applications:
- Must have at least two producer credits on completed productions of the following nature:
- Television one-off production with a minimum broadcast length of 30 minutes
- Television series production
- Feature film that a) received financing from a Federal and/or Provincial funding agency (NL, NS, PEI, NB) b) and a budget of $250,000 or greater
- Participated in at least one international market or festival event (can include provincially led business development trips/trade missions)
- Must have multiple viable projects for international markets
*If you feel you may not meet the criteria and are still interested in attending the mission, please contact Film Industry Growth Specialist, Meaghan Brander.