Cannes Film Market

When I had planned on going to Cannes it had been to just check things out and have a fun memory for this years birthday celebration. But what I walked away with was a renewed drive, inspiration and a sense that making movies was where I needed to be.

Now granted Cannes did not provide all that. It was actually the traveling we did before arriving in Cannes. We had many adventures in England and Normandy before taking the long train ride across France to the Riveria. We met some wonderful people and even crazier Brits then I have ever met before. Which now really fuels my love for the English. This trip, though I did get exactly what I had planned on getting while in Cannes, provided my a huge push out of my rut and back into living.

So, we're now back...working full force on fundraising for Clombies...but it's not the only project in the mill. Now, we're looking high and low for some new scripts to produce. We're in the market for family scripts - which can mean a family comedy, family adventure, teen comedy / drama, etc. I love the family genre, pretty much all of our shorts have been family films...and it's doublly awesome because family films are hot right now and probably will be for the next three years. So, if you got a family script let me know. Also we're interested in faith based script and life stories...script that you walk away from feeling good and hopefully.

Now, you might be asking how was Cannes? Was it all that it is advertised as? Well, it is definitely a place where deals are being made. And for a filmmaker who wants to get aquainted to sales agents and distributors...it's the best place for that. I would say if you are serious about making films you should go. I would recommend going more at the end of the market because the sales agents and distributors aren't as busy. It gives you a chance to walk around and talk to anyone you like. If you have a project that you're working on, bring some of your marketing material and tons of cards. This is your oppurtunity to make people aware of your project.  People who can help you later down the line. And do not be intimidated by it, it's just a film festival, the only difference is, it's in France on the Riveria. But in the way things work, it's like every other festival out there.

Okay, I think that's it for now. I promise to be more timely with the next blog, don't I say this everytime, but I mean it, I will be back, soon. Keep checking in and if you're a writer let's talk, I need to know more writers.

Until next time