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Jun 2024
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Inside Cannes 2024: Film Market Insights...

Filmmaking Stuff
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Welcome to the Filmmaking Stuff podcast with Tom Malloy! In this action-packed episode, we dive into the highlights and insights from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and the concurrent Marché du Film, the world's largest film market. Tom shares his firsthand experiences and key takeaways, including the significance of Cannes as the second most covered event g ... Show More
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