Upcoming Events
Events
Film USA at Cannes 2025
Film USA is excited to be back at the Cannes Film Festival for our fourth consecutive year! This year, we’re offering engaging programming with great speakers, panels, and networking opportunities. All programming is open to any badge holder, so don’t miss the chance to join the conversation, connect with industry leaders, and get inspired.
We’ll be located in the Village International on the Pantiero side at Pavilion #200. Come visit us to experience everything we have to offer!
Click here to download our full Cannes event schedule directly to your iCal.
Click here to look at all Village International Programming.
Film USA In Cannes 2025 Partners
Diamond Partners
Gold Partners
Stage 32 Unoriginal Films Anntoine Marketing + Design Georgia Entertainment
Silver Partners
Film Lauderdale Film Keys Film Tampa Bay Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission Film Florida Explore Minnesota Film Houston Film Commission Film Baton Rouge Visit Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival South Side Studios Dallas Film Commission MOAB To Monument Valley Film Commission Monarch Private Capital
Bronze Partners
Film Savannah Honolulu Film Office Film Columbus Montana Film Office
Attending Film Commissions
Film Lauderdale– film@filmlauderdale.org
Jacksonville Film & Television– troobin@coj.net
Palm Beach County Film and Television– admin@pbfilm.com
Film Florida– jlux@filmflorida.org
Explore Film Minnesota– sarah.gebeke@state.mn.us
Dallas Film Commission– katie.schuck@filmdallas.org
Film Savannah– wdalton@filmsavannah.org
Film Baton Rouge– katie@filmbatonrouge.com and/or nathan@filmbatonrouge.com
MOAB to Monument Valley Film Commission– bmetzner@grandcountyutah.net
Chaffee County Film Commission– julie@juliespeerproductions.com
Honolulu Film Office– info@filmhonolulu.com
Houston Film Commission– acervantes@houstonfilmcommission.com
Columbus Georgia Film Office– jslocumb@visitcolumbusga.com
Film New Mexico– steve.graham@edd.nm.gov and rochelle@nmfilm.com
Film USA at Berlin 2025
Film USA at the European Film Market – Berlin 2025
Film USA members are heading to the European Film Market at the Berlin International Film Festival! An exclusive evening of hospitality and industry networking, hosted by South Side Studios Dallas, Film Lauderdale, the San Francisco Film Commission, and the Savannah Regional Film Commission.
This special reception offers the perfect opportunity to connect with film commissioners, producers, and industry professionals, all while enjoying great food, drinks, and insights into filming opportunities across these dynamic regions.
Film USA at Sundance 2025
We are excited to invite you to a must-attend event on Saturday, January 25, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Cabin, 427 Main St, Park City, Utah, during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival!
This evening kicks off with the ‘Lights. Camera. America!’ Panel from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM, with the doors closing shortly after panel begins; doors will reopen for the After Party). This important discussion will focus on how we can promote U.S. filmmaking to boost local economies, protect U.S. jobs, and maintain the country’s leadership in the global film industry. Our expert panelists will explore the critical need for federal incentives as well as state and local film incentives to combat the increasing number of runaway productions and keep film production thriving in the U.S.
We are pleased to welcome the following confirmed panelists to date:
Moderator:
Marco Cordova (Director, Film and Tax Credit Investments, Monarch Private Capital)
Panelists:
Allison Whitmer (Montana Film Commissioner)
Dave DeVore (Director, Production Tax Planning and Incentives, NETFLIX)
Steve Demmler (CEO, Talon Entertainment Finance)
Chiquita Banks (President, Bankable Consulting, Inc.)
Fred Seigel (Fred Seigel CPA)
A special message from Katie Pryor & Tony Armer (Co-Founders, Film USA)
Following the panel, we invite you to the ‘Meet the Film Commissioners’ After Party from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders and film commissioners, enjoy great drinks, dance to music from a local DJ, and experience the vibrant ambiance of The Cabin.
Did you miss the Panel? Click here to watch.
Film USA At FOCUS 2024
Meet these USA Film Commissions at FOCUS 2024!
When: December 10 – 11
Where:
Business Design Centre,
London
52 Upper Street, N1 OQH
What:
The Focus Location Show is a significant gathering for professionals in the creative screen industries, including film, TV, advertising, and games. It features a comprehensive program of meetings, networking opportunities, and conference sessions designed to connect content creators and facilitators from over 100 countries.
Who:
Film USA commissions in attendance (click to email):
At the Film USA stand:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Columbus, Ohio
Dallas, Texas (with South Side Studios Dallas)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Houston, Texas
Key West, Florida
Miami, Florida
Minnesota
Moab, Utah
Also in attendance:
Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Hawai’i Film Office
Honolulu, Hawaii
Events:
Wednesday, 11 December
9:50am: Behind the Scenes: Navigating the USA’s Cinematic Landscape with Film Commissioners Part 1
10:40am: Behind the Scenes: Navigating the USA’s Cinematic Landscape with Film Commissioners Part 2
2 – 2:40pm: Film USA Happy Hour
Film USA at Cannes 2024
Marché du Film, May 15 – 22
The Cannes Marché du Film is the business counterpart of the Cannes Film Festival. It is the world’s largest film market and a key event for the international film industry, attracting thousands of producers, distributors, sales agents, and buyers from around the globe. It is a cornerstone event for industry professionals, offering a chance to network, attend workshops, and participate in panels.
The International Village at the Cannes Marché du Film is the crucial hub for film professionals to network. It is comprised of a collection of pavilions representing countries from around the world, each showcasing their own cinema, filmmakers, and film-related services. The International Village facilitates networking, promotions, meetings, and negotiations among the global film community.
The Film USA Pavilion is returning for our third year at the Marché du Film.
All programming is free and open to badge holders.
Come meet the USA Film Commissioners and Film USA partners at
The Film USA Pavilion
International Village, Pantiero #202
Film USA’s 2024 Cannes Programming: Click here
Film USA’s 2024 Panelist: Click here
Film USA’s 2024 Students/Alumni: Click here
Film USA’s Downloadable Google Calendar: Click here
Film USA’s Panel/ Happy Hour Tickets: Click here
(Please note, that RSVP is appreciated but not required for listed events. RSVP does not guarantee a seat. The Film USA programming is free and open to all Festival and Marche badge holders.)
Cannes 2024 Partners:
Diamond
Louisiana Office of Tourism
jasco:
Misfit
Gold
Dallas Film Commission
Film Baton Rouge
Stage 32
Entertainment Partners
Anntoine
The Creative Coalition
Georgia Entertainment
Silver
Film Lauderdale
Film SF | San Francisco Film Commission
Houston Film Commission
Fable House
FLICS | Film Liaisons in California Statewide
Unoriginal Films
Bronze
Savannah Regional Film Commission
Film Columbus
Celtic Studios
Talon Entertainment Finance
Montana Film Office
Cherokee Nation Film Office
Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission
Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture
Attending Film USA Members at Cannes:
Film Baton Rouge
Cherokee Nation Film Office
Film Columbus
Columbus Georgia Film Office
Dallas Film Commission
Driftless Film Office
FLICS | Film Liaisons in California Statewide
Houston Film Commission
Film Lauderdale
Louisiana Entertainment
Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission
Film New Orleans
Savannah Regional Film Commission
Film SF | San Francisco Film Commission
Film Tampa Bay
Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture
Upstate California Film Commission
Film USA at Suncreen 2024
Sunscreen Film Festival
April 25 – 28, 2024, in beautiful, sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, join us for another spectacular film festival where attendees mix and mingle with filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and celebrities in an open and relaxed atmosphere right in the middle of downtown St. Petersburg!
Film USA film commissions attending:
Dallas Film Commission (https://dallascreates.org)
St. Pete Clearwarer Film Commission (https://www. visitstpeteclearwater.com/film )
Baton Rouge Film Commission (www.filmbatonrouge.com)
Florida Keys & Key West (https://filmkeys.com/)
Film Tampa Bay (https://filmtampabay.com/)
Film USA at Sundance 2024
Attending Members:
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Driftless Film Office
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Film Hawai’i Film Office of the Hawaiian Islands
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Houston Film Commission
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Film Keys
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Athens, GA Film Office
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Film Miami
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Missouri Film Office
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MOAB to Monument Valley Film Commission
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Santa Fe Film Office
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Film Savannah
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Film SF
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Utah Film Commission