The BFI has revealed the lineup of titles it will take to the upcoming Cannes Market as part of its Great 8 initiative for first and second-time filmmakers.

The list of titles includes In Starland, the debut feature directed by veteran British actor Ray Panthaki, and Daughter of Eden from Iranian-British filmmaker Fateme Ahmadi. The BFI will present the features to international buyers in Cannes. See the full list of titles below.

Ancestors, director/writer David Turpin

Black Church Bay, director/writer Rhys Marc Jones

Daughter of Eden, director/writer Fateme Ahmadi

FLORID, director/writer Billy Lumby

In Starland, director Ray Panthaki, writers Ray Panthaki, Jason Kavan

Masc, director Bertil Nilsson, writers Bertil Nilsson, Joshua Griffin

Our Share of Sand, director/writer Shalini Adnani

Salvation, director/writer Tom Nicoll

Now in its ninth year, the 2026 Great 8 showcase is funded and produced by the BFI and the British Council.…