Cannes Film Market’s Inaugural Investors Circle Unveils Selected Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

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While the lineup of Cannes Film Market’s newly launched initiative Cannes Investors Circle has remained under wraps, Variety has learned about four of the nine projects which were pitched dur…

has learned about four of the nine projects which were pitched during the invitation-only event.to connect VIP private investors with select filmmakers and producers boasting a stellar track records. Curated by experts such as Medici’s Tamara Tatishvili, Arte Cinema’s Rémi Burah and financier Serge Hayat, the nine projects are budgeted between €2 million and €12 million.

The event also featured a keynote by Liesl Copland, Participant’s executive vice president of content and platform strategy, as well as a panel discussion about global financing and market trends in 2023 and beyond. The panelists included Elisa Alvares, finance expert at Jacaranda Consultants; Rikke Ennis, CEO of REinvent Studios; Emilie Georges, co-founder and CEO of Paradise City; Mike Goodridge, U.K.

“We had between 20 and 30 top-notch investors who were presented these projects which all have partners on board. They already have a chunk of their financing and are looking to complete it. So that’s new,” Esmiol, who added that he also strived to create more networking events aimed at buyers.

Esmiol said he was interested in perpetuating the tradition of what the Cannes market has always been while integrating more events, luring a younger generation of industry executives, perfecting screening conditions and giving exhibitors more perks.

This year’s market has drawn a record number of participants with over 12,500 accredited guests, according to organizers.

 

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