The prize was accepted by producers Antoine Rein and Fabrice Goldstein of Kare Productions, according to Deadline. It was awarded during the closing session of the Marché du Film's Investors Circle, a pitching event now in its fourth edition that connects film projects in development with financiers and co-production partners.
Eight projects were presented during the 2026 edition, according to Deadline. Participating directors included Juho Kuosmanen and Magnus von Horn, both of whom were confirmed as pitching participants by Screen Daily ahead of the event.