The Frontières Co-Production Market, a leading platform for genre film co-production, has announced its line-up for its 16th edition, taking place from July 21-24, 2022, as part of the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada.
This year’s market will feature 24 projects from 14 countries, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, and more. The selected projects showcase a diverse range of genres, from horror and sci-fi to fantasy and thriller, and include features, TV series, and virtual reality experiences.
The Frontières Co-Production Market provides a unique opportunity for producers, writers, and directors to connect with potential partners, financiers, and distributors from around the world. The market has a proven track record of success, with many projects going on to secure financing and production deals.
“We’re thrilled to announce this year’s line-up, which showcases some of the most exciting and innovative genre projects from around the world,” said Lindsay Peters, Market Director of Frontières. “Our market provides a platform for creators to connect with industry professionals and bring their projects to life.”
Some of the notable projects selected for this year’s market include:
“The Devil’s Gate”, a horror feature from Canadian writer-director Kelly McClughan, about a group of friends who unleash a malevolent spirit while exploring an abandoned asylum.
“Echoes of the Past”, a sci-fi thriller series from French writer-director Alexandre Carrière, which follows a group of time travelers as they try to prevent a catastrophic future.
“The Last Hope”, a post-apocalyptic thriller feature from Australian writer-director Ben C. Lucas, about a small group of survivors fighting to stay alive in a world overrun by zombies.
The Frontières Co-Production Market will also feature a range of industry events, including panels, workshops, and networking sessions. These events will provide attendees with valuable insights into the latest trends and opportunities in the genre film industry.
The market is supported by a range of industry partners, including Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund, and the Société de développement des entreprisesculturelles (SODEC).
“We’re grateful for the support of our industry partners, which enables us to provide a platform for creators to connect and bring their projects to life,” said Peters.
The Frontières Co-Production Market takes place from July 21-24, 2022, at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada. For more information, visit the Frontières website.
About Frontières Frontières is a co-production market and networking event dedicated to the development of genre film projects. The market takes place annually as part of the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada. Frontières is supported by a range of industry partners, including Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund, and the Société de développement des entreprisesculturelles (SODEC).
