A Festival de Cannes badge gives access to professional areas (Palais des Festivals, Riviera, Pantiero), the films of the Official Selection, as well as the parallel sections (Director’s Fortnight, Semaine de la Critique, ACID). This badges does not give access to screenings that take place in the Marché du Film.
A Marché du Film badge includes the Festival’s access, but they also include access to market screenings (which take place either in the Riviera rooms, or in some rooms of the Palais des Festivals, or in some venues in Cannes) depending on the type of badge as well as the available seats. They are usually reserved to buyers (such as distributors), but any company can purchase a market badge if its activity related to the film industry is formerly approved.
Certain professional categories have to submit their registration request through the Marché du Film. To know whether you belong to one of these categories, please consult the list of professionals and their distribution.
As the Marché du Film badge includes all Festival participation rights and access to screenings, it is not necessary to register with the Festival if you make your request through the Marché du Film.
To learn more about the different advantages of each badge, please see Registration.