As of April 14, over 3,000 companies from 80 contries have confirmed their participation in the Marche du Film (Cannes film market), an event taking place simultaneously with the festival that is focused on the international motion picture business. 10,000 attendees will participate in the market's financial and artistic montage of films and negotiation of co-production contracts. Over 1,500 screenings will also be offered at the market. In addition, this year's Producers Network will once again work with producers developing their projects. The program brings together more than 500 producers from five continents. The producers meet every morning around 16 thematic roundtables where professional guests offer their insights in production and international financing. New this year to the Producers Network program are two "speed-dating" sessions slated for Thursday May 17 and Friday, May 18. Participants will meet groups of five to six producers from various countries to exhange ideas and discuss their projects. [Brian Brooks]