Open Call Cannes

New Producers Room

April 14–16 online / May 18–21 in Cannes

The New Producers Room of Cannes' Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry offers a space to young short film producers to meet potential partners. Centered around coproduction in the short film field, the event gathers 10 up-and-coming producers already active in the industry. SWISS FILMS will select one participant from Switzerland.

To be eligible for this programme, you must have produced at least 2 and less then 8 short films.
Your application must include:

• CV
• Project description (max. 2 pages)

Please send your application to: opencall@swissfilms.ch Deadline: February 17, 2025

Producers Network

Dates tbc

The Producers Network is a dedicated programme of the Marché du Film for producers, and the ultimate rendez-vous for connection, creation and collaboration.

SWISS FILMS will cover the participation fees and offer a financial contribution for travel and accommodation costs for up to four producers who register for the programme. Please carefully read the eligibility criteria before you register directly on the website of the Marché du Film.

To apply for support by SWISS FILMS, please send the following documents upon completing your registration to: opencall@swissfilms.ch Deadline: February 17, 2025

• CV
• Project description (max. 2 pages)
• Confirmation of registration

EFP – Producers on the Move

April 28–30 online / May 15–19 in Cannes

SWISS FILMS will nominate one Swiss producer for the programme Producers on the Move of the European FIlm Promotion in accordance with the EFP guidelines.

The programme is open to Swiss producers who

• have experience with at least one international coproduction (feature, documentary, animation; OR high-quality international drama series or VR experience)
• have NOT yet been majority producers on more than three international coproductions
• are fluent in English

Please get in touch with fosman@swissfilms.ch by February 12 if you’re interested in participating.