Cannes Focus COPRO Program Selects Seven First Feature Films
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Cannes’ Focus COPRO program has selected seven first feature film projects from around the world for its 2024 edition. The directors of these projects have previously been recognized at Cannes and other major international festivals for their short films.
Facts First
- Seven projects selected for the Cannes Focus COPRO first feature film program.
- Films span multiple countries, including Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Vietnam, South Korea, and China.
- Directors have prior festival success, with selections at Cannes Official Selection, Semaine de la Critique, Directors’ Fortnight, Berlin, and IFFR.
- Genre range includes comedy, drama, and musical, covering stories from adolescence to historical periods.
- Program collaborates with industry initiatives, such as ECAM Industria’s La Incubadora for one project.
What Happened
Cannes’ Focus COPRO program has announced its selection of seven projects for 2024. The selected films are 'A Summer Tale' (Germany) directed by Berthold Wahjudi; 'Algiers Haze' (France) directed by Sarra Ryma; 'The Zebra’s Shadow' (Switzerland) directed by Gaël Kamilindi; 'The Woodworm' (Spain) directed by Laura Obradors; 'Shibboleth' (Cyprus and Greece) directed by Alexandra Matheou; 'The Snail Automation' (Vietnam, South Korea) directed by Thien An Nguyen; and 'The Apple Doesn’t Fall…' (China, Germany) directed by Dean Wei. Many of the directors have been previously recognized at Cannes and other festivals for their short films.
Why this Matters to You
If you follow international cinema, this selection may signal the next wave of emerging filmmakers whose work could reach festivals and theaters in the coming years. The program's support could help bring diverse stories—from a German comedy about a 13-year-old boy to a drama about two Algerians in the Sahara—to a wider audience.
What's Next
The selected projects will now receive support through the Focus COPRO program. Their development could lead to future productions and potential screenings at Cannes and other international festivals.