The Ukrainian Institute announces acceptance of applications from Ukrainian filmmakers for participation in the Cannes Film Market programmes 

The Ukrainian Institute together with the Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) in partnership with the Institut Français and the Swedish Göteborg Film Fund announce accepting applications for participation in the Producers Network and Cannes Docs programmes. The Ukrainian Institute has been cooperating with the Cannes Film Market for the third time within the professional programmes Producers Network and Cannes Docs. 

Based on the results of an open selection, 5 Ukrainian novice producers and 1 documentary project at the Work in Progress stage will be selected for participation in the Producers Network programme. Five selected producers will receive free market accreditation, partial reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs in Cannes, and the opportunity to participate in all events within the Producers Network programme, in particular, morning round tables with international film experts (Breakfast meetings).  

Information about the producers will be published on the website, in all information and communication materials of the film market, and also distributed among members of the Producers Network. 

Applications are accepted until 27 March, 2023, 23:59 (Kyiv time). For more details on terms and conditions, follow the link. 

One Work in Progress project in the creative documentary genre will be selected to participate in the Cannes Docs programme, which will be included in the Spotlighted Projects section. It will be chosen by representatives of the Cannes Film Market from five finalists, whose list will be formed by the Ukrainian Institute. 

The winning project team (director + producer) will receive: access to Cannes Docs networking activities and workshops, accreditation to the festival for two people, partial reimbursement of travel and accommodation funds, promotions on the Cannes Docs website and social networks. 

Applications are accepted until 27 March, 2023, 23:59 (Kyiv time). For more details on terms and conditions, follow the link

*Ukrainian Institute will assist in obtaining documents for short-term travel of participants abroad to participate in the program, but does not guarantee obtaining such permission.