Overview

• The Marché du Film’s Investors Circle will showcase 10 directors pitching new feature film projects at its third edition on May 18, 2025, during the Cannes Market.
• Selected directors include Oscar winner Sebastián Lelio, Oscar nominees Lukas Dhont and Jasmila Žbanić, and other notable filmmakers such as Jessica Hausner, Hlynur Pálmason, and Kornél Mundruczó.
• The projects span diverse cinematic styles, languages, and budgets ranging from €3 million to €9 million, with details revealed exclusively to participating investors.
• Two directors, Sebastián Lelio and Hlynur Pálmason, also have films screening in this year’s Cannes Official Selection, underscoring the event’s alignment with the festival’s prestige.
• The Investors Circle has demonstrated success in securing funding, with past projects like Chie Hayakawa’s 'Renoir' achieving a Cannes competition screening.