SCELF is pleased to announce the next edition of Shoot The Book! Cannes, taking place on May 14 and 15, 2026, during the Marché du Film.

Every year, foreign publishers are invited to participate in order to present their catalogues to international producers. This gives publishers, agents and literary scouts the opportunity to ‘sell’ their projects and meet professionals from the audiovisual world during key events. All literary fields are covered, from children's literature to animation, and from documentaries to fiction.

There are two ways to participate: either by applying for a pitch session or by booking a table for B2B meetings, both options being available.
In the first case, publishers must apply and present a book title that they wish to sell for adaptation. An international jury meets in advance and selects eight projects (four national and four international). Publishers whose projects have been selected will present their work to an audience of producers in a few minutes. This sequence is a great showcase to make yourself and your catalogue known.
In the second case, the publisher reserves a table for the day: a B2B meeting platform will open a month in advance to schedule appointments. This option is more ‘practical’ but the number of tables is limited.

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As a past participant in Shoot The Book!, SCELF would be delighted to welcome you back in 2026.

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The program features two key highlights:

1. A pitching session (with selection by a jury of audiovisual professionals) held in the Press Conference Room of the Palais des Festivals
2. A full day of B2B meetings at the heart of the Marché du Film

How to participate in the two Cannes highlights dedicated to book-to-screen adaptation?

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1. SHOOT THE BOOK! PITCHES: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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To apply for the pitch session, please complete the application form in English via the following link before February 13, 2026:

https://forms.gle/TZC6oJDmowBtSz6eA

You will be asked to:

- Submit one adaptable work per publishing entity
- Ensure the project has strong international adaptation potential
- Ensure an English translation is available (working translation accepted) upon request by the time of the Cannes Festival
- Confirm that audiovisual adaptation rights are available on the day of the pitch session

All submissions will be reviewed by a professional jury, and the final selection will be announced in April.

Every submission will appear in the Shoot The Book! Cannes 2026 catalogue, distributed to accredited producers at the Marché du Film.

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2. SHOOT THE BOOK! B2B MEETINGS: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
(Early-bird rate valid until February 13, 2026: 495 euros HT)

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Standard rate: 650 euros HT

By registering for Shoot The Book!, you will benefit from:

- A full Marché du Film accreditation, granting access to all programming, the Cannes Festival, and all screenings
- A dedicated meeting space at the heart of the Marché du Film for your appointments with producers
- An online meeting platform to schedule appointments in advance with a network of qualified industry professionals
- Showcase of your publishing house as well as two adaptable titles in the Shoot The Book! catalogue

To secure your accreditation for the Marché du Film and access to the Shoot The Book! B2B program, please confirm your interest by email as soon as possible (isabelle.berneron@gmail.com) and complete the catalogue form by March, 13, 2026:
https://forms.gle/sqUk85jATHgwRdhN8
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Attention point: If you’re interested in Shoot The Book! Rendez-Vous, we highly recommend booking a table as soon as possible, as availability is limited, whether or not you participate in the pitching session.

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