Co-Production & Entertainment Content Market

A 1000 SQM theatre and networking space, set against the backdrop of Cannes’ iconic sea view, the Seaview Producers Hub is the annual business hive and fresh hang-out point for producers and everyone involved in co-productions worldwide. 

Introduced to reflect the increased focus on the market for exploring early-stage development, the supersized Hub hosts all key creative sessions surrounding co-production partnerships and financing across scripted and unscripted. A catalyst for international deal-making in the heart of the Palais des Festivals. 

Conference Programme:
from Monday 16 to Thursday 19

Producers Hub Networking Drinks:
Monday 16, Tuesday 17, and Wednesday 18 at 18.00

Frapa Formats Summit:
Tuesday 17 at 10.30

Content Funding:
Wednesday 18 at 10.30

Documentary & Factual Session:
Wednesday 18 at 14.30

This panel will present new, creative approaches to help equip factual producers in maintaining what has been called an era of peak factual. The Future of Factual explores innovative ‘future facing’ commercial and editorial models in factual programming, including groundbreaking commercial partnership models helping producers break through broadcaster commissioning bottle-necks and advanced approaches to format creation designed to capture new, international business. 

Danny Fenton, CEO and Founder, ZigZag Productions
Anke Stoll, SVP Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Keshet International
Amanda Groom, CEO & Founder, The Bridge
Monica Rodman, Executive Vice President, Development, Universal Television Alternative Studio

Meet acquisitions, originals and distribution expert Wendy Bernfeld for an informal conversation during which participants will have the possibility to ask their own questions about streaming platform opportunities, and business and rights issues that can determine the success and failure of their projects.

Wendy Bernfeld, Founder and Managing Director, Rights Stuff BV
Peter Hamilton, Owner, Documentary Business