Month: May 2025

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Cannes 2025: Rising Costs, Fewer Bets, and Smarter Deals in a High-Stakes Market

May 18, 2025 FilmTake Comments Off on Cannes 2025: Rising Costs, Fewer Bets, and Smarter Deals in a High-Stakes Market

Despite record attendance and renewed energy on the Croisette, the Cannes 2025 Film Market is operating under the familiar strains of soaring acquisition costs, and a struggle to reconcile rising budgets with narrowing margins. For buyers and sellers alike, the market is less about glitz and more about financial clarity, pricing discipline, and navigating global distribution headwinds.

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All Eyes on Pre-Sales: Can Cannes 2025 Spark a Market Revival?

May 12, 2025 FilmTake Comments Off on All Eyes on Pre-Sales: Can Cannes 2025 Spark a Market Revival?

The slowdown in packaging during the first half of the year, has led to a stronger-than-usual Cannes lineup. The market is flush with well-developed packages and finished films with genuine theatrical potential. With more robust slates from top sales agencies and buyers reportedly ready to move on high-promise titles, Cannes 2025 could outperform recent years.