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SHOWCASE OBJECTIVES

 FANTASTIC CUTS is an initiative created by VDF Connection that combines a professional training program with a screening showcase at the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes. It is aimed at genre feature films in the post-production stage or recently completed (WIP).

The program is designed as a structured first entry point into the international market, providing selected projects with concrete tools to strengthen their professional presentation and a visibility platform before sales agents, festival programmers, and specialists in fantastic cinema.

ONLINE TRAINING SESSIONS

  

A 3-day online intensive training program, exclusively for selected participants. The program features:

  • Video Pitch Workshop: Design and presentation strategies for the global market.
  • Panel Discussions & Specialized Talks.
  • One-on-One Meetings with sales agents and key industry players.

WHAT WILL BE SCREENED?

 Each production will present an audiovisual package of up to 10 minutes, consisting of:

  • An editing reel (maximum 7 minutes) with English subtitles.
  • A video pitch by the director or producer (maximum 3 minutes).

This content is developed during the first stage of the lab, under the guidance of specialized advisors in editing, narrative, and market strategy.

SHOWCASE FORMAT

ONSITE SCREENING

ONSITE SCREENING

ONSITE SCREENING

  •  An initiative of the Fantastic Cuts program, organized by VDF Connection, presented at the Cannes Marché du Film. 
  • 7-Minute Editing Reel: Each project will showcase an English-subtitled work-in-progress (WIP) reel.
  • Video Pitch: A presentation of up to 3 minutes, featuring both the director and the producer.
  • Selection: A curated lineup of 7 films to be showcased before an international industry audience.

ONLINE SCREENING

ONSITE SCREENING

ONSITE SCREENING

  •  Through the official Marché du Film platform, offering exclusive access to buyers, sales agents, and festival programmers  

 

  • Viewership Reports: Detailed analytics provided for both in-person and online screenings.
  • Targeted Outreach: Newsletter sent to 7,000+ industry contacts, including agents, programmers, and buyers.
  • Global Visibility: Guaranteed exposure to the circuit’s primary decision-makers.

Fantastic Cuts en Marché du Film

Representantes de festivales internacionales y agentes de ventas
Representantes del Showcase
Cobertura de prensa
Representantes del Showcase
Proyección en formato DCP en una sala del palais des festilvals

 

Book a meeting with us to find out how to be part of Fantastic Cuts.

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