
Calls for applications
published at 01.07.2026
Call for composers – INTERNATIONAL MARKET FOR FILM MUSIC COMPOSITION
Sectors :
Music
Created in 2010 with the support of Sacem and CNC, the International Market for Film Music Composition –
3rd character will be hold on Avril 2nd-3rd, 2026 during the Festival International Music & Cinema Marseille
(MCM) (March 30th – April 4th, 2026).
This market brings together producers, directors and composers around international projects – short films,
features and TV series - all looking for a composer to create the original score of their film.
It offers the best conditions for directors, producers and composers to associate original music to a
cinematographic project.
Help type: Collaboration and networking (Event, Professional network)
Opening date for applications : December 16, 2025
Closing date for applications : January 26, 2026
Details
The market is organized on the basis of a call for projects: short films, features and TV series, French and
International, as well as an application dedicated to composers. The duo producer/director will choose a project – short film, feature or TV series – that he is assured to produce. Once month prior to the MCM, the script and the musical statement of intent will both be sent to the composers selected to participate to the market. The composers have three weeks to work on extracts that they will propose to the duo during the Festival.
In the course of the Festival, producers and directors will meet with each composer over an individual
interview and evaluate the artistic qualities of each of their musical project.
Composers need to stand up for their creations and convince the duets to collaborate. At the end of these meetings, it is up to each duo to consider a future collaboration with one of the composers. Meetings will each last a maximum of 1h. Meetings will be hold on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of April, 2026.
Partners
Institut français
Public structures
SACEM
Stages
Vendredi 9/01 à 15h (heure de Paris)
Webinaire de présentation
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88097974775?pwd=hn4GC8l4WgAYTvFDe372w7wV1nn6zK.1
12/16/2025
Opening of applications
Official announcement of the call for projects and online application form. Participants can access the criteria, participation conditions and resources to prepare their application.
01/26/2026
Closing of applications
Last date to submit applications. After this date, no changes or submissions will be accepted.
Issuer(s)

Marché International de la Composition Musicale pour l’Image
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