Geopolitical tensions, challenges with the pay-1 deal and the impact of the Warner Bros-Paramount merger are on the minds of the indie sector.

Also out in cinemas: ’Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour’ and ‘Mortal Kombat II’.

Focus Features has acquired international rights to the title.

Screen profiles all the films in the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection and parallel sections.

The love story will be introduced to buyers at this week’s Cannes market.

They are among 4.500 signatories of an open letter praising the impact of Creative Europe Media.

“Sometimes the biggest problem is the length of time it takes to get an answer.”

EXCLUSIVE: The film will shoot this summer in Ireland.

Jamison also talks about mk2’s multi-year financing deal with investment fund manager IPR.VC and working with Justine Triet again on Fonda.

‘Ancestors’, ‘In Starland’ and ‘Daughter Of Eden’ are also in this year’s lineup.

HanWay Films will launch sales at Cannes.

Beta Cinema boards international sales.