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Distributor

California Filmes

São Paulo-based Brazilian distributor active in arthouse and crossover acquisitions. Long-standing buyer at Cannes Marché.

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April 22, 2026

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Latin American Buyers Step Up Pre-Marché 2026: Diamond, Sun, and Mares Move Earlier Than Usual

Latin American distributors traditionally wait for the Cannes Marché floor to commit on auteur titles. The 2026 cycle is breaking that pattern — Diamond Films, Sun Distribution, Mares Films, and California Filmes are moving on Competition titles before the festival opens, signaling both stronger regional balance sheets and tighter scheduling pressure from the post-Marché release calendar.

· D-Intel Analysis Desk