Film, TV firms draw attention in Cannes

China's entertainment industry is enjoying the limelight as the nation boosts the international profile of its programming at a global trade fair for the television and film industry in Cannes, France.

Marche International des Programmes de Communication brings together the world's television studios and broadcasters to facilitate the buying and selling of programs and formats for international distribution.

China has been named the Country of Honor at this year's event and around 60 Chinese TV and film companies are participating in the four-day event.