Spcine Driving Efforts in Cannes to Hike International Reach of São Paulo’s Audiovisual Industry
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- Spcine invests R$60 million ($11.8 million) by 2026 to boost São Paulo’s audiovisual sector across development, production, and distribution
- Spcine supports six Brazilian films at Cannes, including 'Elephants in the Fog' in Un Certain Regard, and backs 12 local companies at Marché du Film
- Spcine partners with Cinema do Brasil and international organizations like South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation to expand co-development and global outreach
Why it matters: São Paulo gains a structured path to become a global audiovisual hub, with $11.8 million in committed funding and access to international markets through Cannes partnerships, potentially shifting production and investment flows toward Brazilian creators.
