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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

COMPOSITION, PRODUCTION, DIRECTING, SCRIPTWRITING

Whether aimed at composers, directors, producers or screenwriters, each call for projects launched by the Festival international Music & Cinema Marseille seeks to encourage musical and audiovisual creation, foster professional connections, and support the development of new works.

Discover the open programmes you can apply to this year.

NOW OPEN


APPLICATION DATES: OCTOBER 13 - DECEMBER 15, 2026, AT 11:59 PM

THIRD CHARACTER

FOR DIRECTORS AND PRODUCERS

The Third Character brings together director-producer duos who are seeking composers to create an original score for a short film, feature film, series, or video games.

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APPLICATION DATES: OCTOBER 13 - NOVEMBER 30, 2026, AT 11:59 PM

ESPACE KIOSQUE (FR ONLY)

FOR SCRIPTWRITERS

The Espace Kiosque supports emerging voices by offering selected authors the opportunity to meet one-on-one with producers to discuss their short film project.

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APPLICATION DATES: OCTOBER 13 - DECEMBER 14, 2026, AT 11:59 PM

SIRAR AUTEUR (FR ONLY)

FOR SCRIPTWRITERS

The SiRAR is a unique program designed to assist with the production of a first short film and a first film score. It awards two inseparable grants, one for the screenplay and direction, and the other for the film score.

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APPLICATION DATES: OCTOBER 13 - DECEMBER 14, 2026, AT 11:59 PM

SIRAR MUSIQUE (FR ONLY)

FOR COMPOSERS

The SiRAR is a unique program designed to assist with the production of a first short film and a first film score. It awards two inseparable grants, one for the screenplay and direction, and the other for the film score.

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APPLICATION DATES: OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 28, 2026, AT 11:59 PM

RÉSIDENCE EMBARQUÉE (FR ONLY)

FOR DIRECTORS

The Festival international Music & Cinema Marseille (MCM) and the French shipping company Marfret are teaming up to offer a new, exceptional creative residency aboard a merchant ship.

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COMING SOON


APPLICATION: DECEMBER 8, 2026 - JANUARY 18, 2027, AT 11:59 PM

MUSICAL COMPOSITION MASTER CLASS

FOR COMPOSERS

Held under the patronage of Sacem, the Festival’s annual Master Class in music composition for screen is led by a renowned composer (to be announced soon). Ten young composers will be selected for ten days of intensive training focused on creating original music for short films or film excerpts.

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APPLICATION DATES: DECEMBER 15, 2026 - JANUARY 11, 2025, AT 11:59 PM

THIRD CHARACTER

FOR COMPOSERS

Organized to support original music creation for screen, the Market offers composers the chance to meet one-on-one with producers and filmmakers.

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