EFP Names 20 Producers for Cannes' Producers on Move
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The program's selection criteria, emphasizing prior success and Cannes-bound projects, signals an intent to amplify already-recognized talent rather than solely discover emerging producers.
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- European Film Promotion selects 20 emerging producers for its Cannes networking program, Producers on the Move 2026.
- Lixi Frank co‑produces the competition entry “The Dreamed Adventure” and produces “Everytime,” screened in Un Certain Regard at Cannes.
- Stefano Centini backs “Death Has No Master,” a Directors’ Fortnight selection, linking Italy to the Cannes lineup.
- Marianne Ostrat produced “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood,” Sundance’s World Cinema Documentary Directing Award winner and Estonia’s Oscar submission.
- Xavi Font produced Cannes jury‑prize winner “Sirât,” a dual Oscar‑nominated film, highlighting Spanish cinema’s success.
Why it matters: The 20 chosen producers gain direct access to Cannes' market, increasing their chance of securing financing; this expands European co‑production pipelines and can raise the region's share of global film sales.
