Frontières Co-Production Market: The Main Hub for Genre Cinema

The Frontières Frontières Co-Production Market International Co-Production Market is the leading industry platform dedicated exclusively to genre films (horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller). With its unique model, Frontières hosts several events throughout the year in different locations, most notably at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada. It was created to fill a critical gap in the industry: a professional space for genre projects to find financial and production partners who specialize in and understand the genre.

Key Details

Primary Location: Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦 (during Fantasia), with other editions in Brussels 🇧🇪 & Cannes 🇫🇷
Timing: Multiple times a year (main event in July in Montreal)
Focus: Co-production, financing, and packaging of genre films
Official Website: frontieresmarket.com

Why Frontières is Crucial

Genre films have a massive global audience but were often overlooked at traditional art-house co-production markets. Frontières provides a dedicated space for these projects to be seen by people who are passionate, knowledgeable, and specialized in the business of genre cinema.

For Sellers: Producers & Creators with Genre Projects

This is the best place to find partners who believe in your bold vision for a horror, sci-fi, or fantasy film.

Who are you pitching to?

A highly specialized audience of genre experts: producers, sales agents, distributors (like Shudder, XYZ Films, Neon), and financiers who specifically work in the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy space.

What are you pitching?

Projects in Development: The core of the market is the Official Selection of projects that are pitched to a panel of potential co-producers and financiers.
Works-in-Progress: Showcasing scenes from films that are in post-production to attract sales agents and distributors.

How to prepare for success

Get into the Official Selection: Being selected to pitch is key. This requires a strong script, a clear visual direction, and a solid understanding of the genre's market.
Prepare a Proof-of-Concept: A short teaser trailer or a compelling lookbook can be extremely effective in conveying your project's tone and vision.

For Buyers: Producers, Sales Agents & Distributors

You come to Frontières to discover the next big breakout genre hit.

What are you looking for?

You are scouting for innovative horror concepts, bold sci-fi worlds, and director-driven fantasy films from around the globe. It is a place to find projects with both strong commercial potential and artistic merit.

How do you find projects?

The Pitching Sessions: The main forum where the officially selected projects are presented to the industry.
One-on-One Meetings: The