Cannes Is Upon Us!

For you,
esteemed RecDek community,
the famous French festival,
has just opened its doors,
your Cannes invite awaits,
RSVP via the app.
#poetryinmotion
#shouldhavebeenawriter

RSVP now via your RecDek app. We’ve also launched our programme of events, also in the app.

RecDek is about independent entertainment discovery.

RecDek House is our events arm supporting the indie industry in all its forms across all the major markets.

We’re running a ticket lottery via the app this year - the more you use the RecDek app the higher the chances of a ticket!

And if you’re reading this email and attending Cannes (and other festivals throughout the year) and are interested in RecDek House Membership, guaranteeing you access to our events and much more, we are running a 50% discount during the opening 2 days of Cannes 26. You’ll need this email payment link - and the code - INTHECANNESHOUSE

We could not do what we do without the support of some top notch companies carving out a name for themselves in the industry…

imgn is one of the most talked-about new platforms in indie film production. Drop a script in, break it down in minutes, shot lists, storyboards, characterisation, scouting, coverage, you name it.

Empowering filmmakers to plan their shoots faster than you can say “let’s go shoot something”. This is the production tool of the future, except it's here now, helping filmmakers organise productions and get films off the ground.

Directors, producers, line producers and production managers, take note. You can give it a go now for free: app.imgn.co

South Asians at Cannes is a collective bringing together South Asian creatives, execs, filmmakers, and leaders across film, TV, storytelling, and culture. They amplify South Asian representation and collaboration at Cannes. Partners include Box Office Guru Media, RASA Film Group, South Stack Studios, Khan & Kumar Media, Lotus Visual Productions and more. The group are committed to building visibility, opportunity, and global connection for South Asian voices in entertainment.

Look out for their Bollywood Hour! Hosted by:
Rohit Bhayana & Chandrani Ghosh (RASA Film Group)
Sharib Khan & Vikas Kumar (Khan & Kumar Media)
Anjana Gopakumar (South Stack Studios)
Hariqbal Basi (Entertainment Attorney / Producer)
Neeraj Churi (Lotus Visual Productions)
Aizzah Fatima (Actor / Filmmaker)
Rohi Mirza Pandya & Gitesh Pandya (Box Office Guru Media)

Misfit our indefatigable long time allies and collaborators: Misfit. Love everything about everything that AJ and the gang do, a gloriously eclectic collection of businesses and social enterprises spread across the planet. They build, invest in and manage companies with a heart beat. Oh and did you…- actually. iykyk.

Do Things Right Media DTRM is a bespoke film and television production company focused on commercially driven, filmmaker-led storytelling with an emphasis on elevated genre, emerging voices, and globally marketable content. Through strategic packaging, financing, and production partnerships, DTRM develops projects designed to bridge festival credibility with wide audience appeal.

LOOKBOOK ENTERTAINMENT is a global film production and distribution company with strong foundations in the USA, Canada, South America, and Europe. Our operations are organized into three key divisions: sales & distribution, theatrical acquisitions, and original programming.

Spaceman Films is an Ontario-based film & TV production company supporting projects from development to delivery. We pair creative insight with production logistics – plus deep expertise in Canadian financing, tax credits, staffing, labour relations, and post-production supervision.

Up Light Academy was created to bridge that gap between learning and launching. Whether you are building your first slate or preparing to present your next project, Up Light Academy provides the knowledge, feedback, and professional pathways needed to grow a sustainable career.

First Slate International is a full-service film sales company specializing in both domestic and international distribution. With a deep understanding of the global marketplace, we connect filmmakers with the right buyers, maximizing a film’s reach and revenue potential. First Slate International is committed to elevating great storytelling on a global scale.

Finally! Last weekend saw our Big Screen Hack take place globally and on the ground in London. 48 hours for fillmakers to make one film with the latest tools around. Judges are currently judging, shortlisted films will screen in Cannes on Monday the 18th (RSVP is live via your RecDek app) where the winners will be announced. You can see the recap of the weekend in this video:

instagram.com/thebigscreenhackvideo

Enjoy the croisette, let us know how RecDek can help. In the words of one AD recently on set:

OK, all ready? Going to be great. Going to be great. Here we go…

Ed