Cannes – Page 2

Market Outlook Positive: Buyers Enthused by Film Offerings and Presale Packages

May 15, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Despite the challenges at AFM, TIFF, and EFM in restoring pre-lockdown attendance levels, Cannes has flourished, showing consistent growth and culminating in its largest market in years. Following the first day of Cannes, the atmosphere remains upbeat as sales agents and producers indicate strong interest from international buyers.

Cannes Cheat Sheet: What Films are Screening, Who’s Representing Distribution Rights, and Territories Taken

May 14, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

After years of declining demand for independent films, producers, sales agencies, and distributors report a significant pre-sales market resurgence heading into Cannes. Download Your Free Cannes Film Festival Cheat Sheet Below with Titles, Directors, Sales Representatives, Deals Signed, Links to IMDbPro, and More.

All Eyes on Cannes After Strong Sales at EFM and Sundance

May 9, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

Given the number and quality of projects at Sundance and EFM Berlin, there is a feeling of cautious optimism going into Cannes next week. This year’s Cannes will launch a new Cannes Remakes initiative focusing on remaking European films, with a focus on France, Italy, and Spain.

Who Owns the New Warner-Paramount? Renewed Scrutiny as Foreign Ownership Nears 50%

Distribution

April 27, 2026 Comments Off

Cannes 2026: Stronger Packages, Tighter Capital, and a Market Built on Control

Distribution

April 26, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming

Global Film Licensing Values Are Repricing as Later Windows Gain Momentum

April 16, 2026 Comments Off

Distribution Intelligence

Global Film Licensing Index

April 15, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming

The Shrinking Buyer Pool and the New Economics of Streaming Licensing

April 6, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming

From Platforms to Packages: Bundling Is Rewriting Streaming Economics

March 24, 2026 Comments Off

Distribution Intelligence

FilmTake Global Advance Index

March 19, 2026 Comments Off

Global Film Licensing Values Are Repricing as Later Windows Gain Momentum

Streaming

April 16, 2026 Comments Off

Global film licensing values are shifting as first-run pricing plateaus and greater economic weight moves to second-window and library rights. The updated GFLI data reflects a post-2020 market defined by tighter buyer discipline, structured pricing, and more rational value distribution across the full lifecycle of film rights.

The Shrinking Buyer Pool and the New Economics of Streaming Licensing

Streaming

April 6, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming has long been treated as a replacement for traditional television, with audiences steadily migrating away from broadcast and cable. That narrative no longer captures the full picture. What matters now is how streaming is being integrated into existing distribution systems, reshaping how content is packaged, sold, and ultimately valued.

From Platforms to Packages: Bundling Is Rewriting Streaming Economics

Streaming

March 24, 2026 Comments Off

Streaming Regulation and Releasing Windows Are Reshaping SVOD Licensing Economics

Streaming

March 13, 2026 Comments Off

For the past decade, streaming economics were framed as a simple growth story. Subscriber gains masked rising content costs, and the prevailing assumption was that scale alone would eventually solve the margin problem. That assumption is now being tested as regulatory pressure, hybrid monetization models, and evolving release windows reshape how platforms acquire and value content.

Streaming, Windowing, and the New Access Economy: Why Control Beats Content in 2026

Streaming

December 28, 2025 Comments Off

For most of the past decade, the streaming business was defined by a single, deceptively simple premise: more content equals more subscribers. Platforms raced to outspend one another, greenlighting volume at unprecedented levels, compressing windows, and treating exclusivity as an absolute virtue.