Back Film financing – European strategies to boost cultural diversity

Our 2019 Cannes Film Market conference theme

Conference highlights

We asked how today’s European films are financed, in particular:

  • How is the financing of film evolving?
  • To what extent does regulation affect the current film financing structure?
  • What are the best ways to promote the diversity of cinema in Europe?

This free entry conference was open to all Cannes 2019 Film Market, Festival and Press accreditations. Conference languages were English and French with translation available.
Register here

When:  Saturday 18 May from 9.30 – 11.30 as part of the Marché du film.
Where: Olympia cinema, 5 Rue de la Pompe, 06400 Cannes

Conference programme


What do we know about the structure of film financing in Europe?
Presentation by Gilles Fontaine, Head of our Department for Market Information.

How do public policies affect film financing in Europe?
Presentation by Maja Cappello, Head of our Department for Legal Information


For more information about this conference: cannes@coe.int

Cannes, France 18/05/2019
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