Twenty emerging producers from across Europe have been selected to take part in European Film Promotion’s (EFP) networking platform Producers On The Move at the Cannes Film Festival (May 13 – 24, 2015).

For the first time, according to EFP, the number of participants has been limited to 20 in order to give the event the utmost effect promotion-wise and to build up long-lasting business relations across borders.

Top of the criteria for qualifying are international experience in co-producing and theatrical releases outside of the home country.

“In particular for the smaller European countries, cross-border co-productions are a financial necessity. But, it’s a way for all countries to benefit from new perspectives and make films more accessible to diverse audiences”, says Renate Rose, EFP managing director.

[ European Films Can Benefit from Innovative Marketing Strategies: Renate Rose ]

Now in its 16th year, the four-day event runs from May 15 – 18 and receives financial support from the Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union and the participating EFP member organisations.

Each year, Producers On The Move results in several international co-productions and raises the profile of the participating producers in Cannes, says EFP.

The schedule of Producers On The Move 2015 includes working sessions such as one-to-one speed-dating meetings and various opportunities to exchange knowledge and follow up ideas about future projects.

EFP will again be teaming up with the pan-European co-production fund Eurimages for a case study.

Photo courtesy: EFP