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Although France's extension of the social-distancing restriction period leaves the June-July postponement out of question, Cannes festival's organizers are discussing other contingencies with industry members and public officials, including Cannes' City Halle, Ministry of Culture, and the CNC as a cancellation could negatively impact sales agents and distributors who make deals at the event.

The 73rd annual festival, a co-production market where filmmakers seek upcoming project backers, was originally scheduled for mid-late May, and may now be delayed six weeks.

Cannes mayor David Lisnard and a host of French movie moguls were on hand at a Paris event this week to unveil a multifaceted project to renovate the home of the Cannes Film Festival and build a new industry epicenter on the Côte d’Azur.