Iran unveils Minab Fund at Cannes Film Market
Iran’s cinema sector is attending the 2026 Cannes Film Market (May 12-20) with a new initiative titled the “Minab Fund,” introduced by the Farabi Cinema Foundation.
The proposed initiative is aimed at backing feature films, documentaries and short projects about the schoolchildren in Minab, who were killed on the first day of the US-Israeli war against Iran, while also promoting Iranian works on this theme at international events.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IFMA) announced its fourth consecutive presence at the Cannes Film Market. The association’s booth is hosting filmmakers, industry professionals, journalists and representatives of international festivals.
The IFMA pavilion aims to provide a platform for networking, information-sharing and discussions on the current state of Iran’s independent cinema. An opening gathering was held on May 13, bringing together guests and industry peers for an informal reception.
The Cannes Film Market, also called Marché du Film, is an annual marketplace for films and one of the world's largest film markets that is held annually in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival in France.