FilmChain returns to Connect — the Entertainment Tech Hub for the second year!
Delighted to share our Press Release, also covered in Cineuropa.
CONNECT 2025: The Entertainment Tech Hub Returns to Cannes’ Marché du Film from May 13–21 Industry’s Leading Tech Innovators Reunite at Riviera Palais for an Expanded and Enhanced Edition
Following its highly successful debut in 2024, CONNECT — The Entertainment Tech Hub is thrilled to announce its anticipated return to Cannes’ prestigious Marché du Film from May 13–21, 2025. Spearheaded by Backup Media, in close collaboration with Cannes’ Marché du Film, Cannes Next and renowned industry technology partners, CONNECT HUB serves as a cornerstone event uniting innovative leaders shaping the future of film and television.
Building on the impressive momentum resulting from the first CONNECT, the 2025 edition is expanding its mission and welcoming innovative companies and new partners, showcasing pioneering digital solutions and fostering impactful collaboration throughout the industry.
Showcasing Innovation in Entertainment Technology, returning exhibitors such as MovieChainer, FilmChain, Blue Efficience, Gruvi, and Flying Secoya are joined this year by prominent newcomers, including BetaSeries, UWA (UHD World Association), Pzaz, and Olyn, among others. Attendees can experience live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, insightful discussions, and groundbreaking presentations of technologies redefining entertainment.
Jean-Baptiste Babin, co-CEO of Backup Media, emphasizes: “The success of the first CONNECT proved that the industry is eager for a dedicated space where innovation meets collaboration. This year, we are thrilled to bring in new faces, new ideas, and an expanded range of events to take CONNECT even further.”
“As we forge ahead in our quest to revolutionise the film and TV industry with cutting-edge technologies, it is paramount to strengthen our collaboration with each other and to foster a welcoming environment for our clients and partners to network” adds Maria Tanjala, co-CEO of FilmChain.
CONNECT 2025 will offer a dynamic calendar of curated, inspiring events, ensuring deeper connections and facilitating meaningful exchanges among filmmakers, technology specialists, and industry executives. Highlights of the confirmed events include:
Opening Cocktail Reception: Date: 16 May 2025 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Industry Breakfast Networking Session: Date: 19 May 2025
Special Panel — “The Importance of Norms in the Film & TV Industry”: Date: Planned for 16 May 2025
This year, CONNECT proudly welcomes the UHD World Association (UWA), highlighting their pivotal launch of Vivid, an innovative and game-changing UHD video standard that dramatically improves the user experience.
Rémi Tereszkiewicz, CMO Europe of UWA states: “Being part of CONNECT at the Cannes Film Festival provides UWA with a unique platform to showcase Vivid, our video standard and technology that delivers captivating, high-impact, and immersive user experiences. As a royalty-free solution, HDR Vivid and Audio Vivid are poised to reshape industry norms. We are thrilled to participate in an event that brings together the most innovative leaders in film and television.”
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