This curated presentation offers filmmakers a unique chance to introduce their projects to leading sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers from around the world. The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026.
Goes to Cannes is a high-profile showcase bringing together film festivals and markets from across the globe. Selected teams are invited to pitch their creative visions and connect their projects with international industry decision-makers at one of the world’s most important film markets.
Over the years, PÖFF Goes to Cannes has helped launch bold new voices onto the international stage. As project manager Triin Tramberg notes:
“Our goal has always been to spotlight exciting emerging filmmakers and exceptional projects. It’s incredibly rewarding to follow their journey — for example FATHER by Tereza Nvotová, Slovakia’s Oscar submission, which was first presented at Industry Tallinn & Baltic Event in 2021 and later at PÖFF Goes to Cannes in 2024. The Slovak-Czech-Polish psychological drama went on to premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and has since travelled widely on the international circuit.”
Who should apply
PÖFF Goes to Cannes is aimed at feature-length fiction films that are:
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in late production or post-production
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scheduled for completion between late summer and early autumn 2026
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seeking international sales and festival exposure
Projects do not need to be finished by the Cannes Official Selection deadline and are not expected to premiere in Cannes.
The selected projects will be presented in a 110’ market screening slot at Palais K (147 seats) on Friday, May 15 (16:15–18:05), and in the Online Market screening.
Eligibility
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Full-length fiction features only (no documentaries or animation)
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Projects in late production or post-production
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Films with international market potential, seeking a sales agent
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Projects not previously presented at other works-in-progress pitchings
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Open to projects from all countries and all genres
Presentation format
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1–3 scenes from the film (total 10 minutes)
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Short pitch about the project (no Q&A)
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Scenes must have English subtitles
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No trailers, teasers, or promo reels
Selected projects compete for The Goes to Cannes Award (Sideral Cinema): €10,000 MG and Ciné+ OCS Award: €15,000, for French co-productions securing a French distributor within three years of Cannes 2026.
Learn more about the submission here
About Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event
Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event (ITBE) is the leading business and networking platform for the audiovisual industry in Northern Europe. Held annually in November as part of the renowned Black Nights Film Festival, in Tallinn, Estonia, ITBE brings together a vibrant international community of filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and decision-makers. Last year the event welcomed over 850 industry professionals across its eight-day programme.
In 2026, Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event celebrates its 25th edition, taking place from 9–20 November.
