São Paulo Films Shine Bright at Cannes Market

São Paulo's public audiovisual company, Spcine, is prominently participating in Cannes to elevate the city as a competitive film and TV hub. This internationalization strategy includes significant financial backing, with plans to invest approximately R$60 million ($11.8 million) in the audiovisual sector by 2026.

Spcine is supporting six Brazilian films and projects showcased in various Cannes sections. These include "Elephants in the Fog," "The Last Dog on Earth," "The Character," "Carolina Maria de Jesus," "Laser-Gato," and "Ladainha." The company is also enabling the presence of 12 local companies and 10 professionals to foster strategic international meetings.

Further strengthening global ties, Spcine sponsors Cinema do Brasil and co-development initiatives with international partners like South Africa's National Film and Video Foundation. The organization also participates in panels like the one for the Hubert Bals Fund + Brasil (HBF+Brasil) Development Support Initiative, aimed at supporting Brazilian feature film projects.

This participation underscores São Paulo's growing influence in the global audiovisual market, highlighting collaborations with countries like Japan and promoting the continuation of vital support programs for filmmakers.