The Cannes 2026 Festival & Market Beat PREVIEW
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HIGHLIGHTS
Film Finance Forum MAY 15th PROGRAM: The People Behind: The Imitation Game, Tell Me Lies, Lady Bird & More!
2:00pm - 2:15pm Welcoming Address Amy Baker - CEO & Co-Founder, Winston Baker Charles Rivkin - Chairman & CEO, Motion Picture Association (MPA)
2:15pm - 3:00pm | State of the Industry; State of Finance
The entertainment landscape has never been more complex…or more full of opportunity for those who know where to look. This opening panel cuts through the noise to deliver a frank, unfiltered read on where the money is in 2026: which projects are getting financed, which financiers are still in the game, and what deal structures are actually working.
Moderator Kayla Bowman - Executive Director, Media & Entertainment Corporate and Investment Banking - Fifth Third Bank
Panelists : Maxime Cottray - COO, XYZ Films Uri Singer - President, Passage Pictures Juliana Lubin - Producer & Senior Vice President of Investments, Ashland Hill Media Finance Paul Scanlan - Co-Founder & CEO, Legion M
The Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes
As previously announced, the Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes will be chaired by South Korean director, screenwriter and producer Park Chan-wook. He will be joined by American actress and...
The Marché du Film announces full 2026 program spotlighting Japan, Country of Honour, in Cannes
The Marché du Film, the world’s largest international gathering of film professionals, unveils its full 2026 program dedicated to Japan, the Country of Honour of this year’s edition, taking place...
Prepare your Cannes Market: Explore the Marché du Film’s 2026 event schedule
It's what you've been waiting for: the full Marché du Film program is NOW LIVE!Browse through over 250 industry events: keynotes & panels, works-in-progress showcases, 1:1 meetings, hands-on...
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The 79th edition of the festival will run Tue, May 12, 2026 – Sat, May 23, 2026
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Detailed Screenings Guide of the 79th Festival de Cannes, Opening film TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA de/by JANE SCHOENBRUN
Click the catalog to browse and download the screenings guide of the films in the Official Selection of the 79th Festival de Cannes that will take place from May 12 to 23, 2026.
Line up for the Cinéma de la Plage 2026 announced: what a busy classy beach!
© J. Tournebize / FDC The surprise world premiere screening of Michel Leclerc’s new film Les Caprices de L’Enfant Roi (Molière, Cyrano and the Young King), starring Artus, Doria Tillier, Julia Piaton...
The Fast and the Furious premieres at Cannes Midnight Screening May 13
©Universal PicturesThe 79th Festival de Cannes is set to host a high-speed cinematic event as The Fast and the Furious, the 2001 film that launched a worldwide cultural phenomenon, tears up the...
65th Semaine de la Critique Screenings programme
In order to plan your stay in Cannes, please find below the link to downloadthe screening schedule of the 65th Semaine de la Critique.SCREENINGS PROGRAMME ACCESSING THE MIRAMAR THEATREYou now need to...
La Semaine de la Critique Welcoming and supporting emerging talents
For 65 years, La Semaine de la Critique has been dedicated to discovering new talents by solely focusing its selection on first. Remaining attentive to new forms, new narratives, and fresh...
Cannes Classics 2026
Michèle Firk, Une vie manifeste by Jean-Gabriel Périot © RRThis edition will be dedicated to the memory of Dean Tavoularis, production designer.Bruce and Laura Dern, Guillermo del Toro, Artavazd...
Masterclass Rendezvous at the Festival de Cannes
left to right: Cate Blanchett © Tom Munro / Peter Jackson © Michael Tran/FilmMagic / Tilda Swinton © JB Lacroix/FilmMagicThe Festival de Cannes will expand the Official Selection screenings with...
Short films and La Cinef Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes
Carla Simón © David Ruano / Salim Kechiouche © Matthieu Dortomb / Park Ji-Min © Marie Rouge / Unifrance / Magnus Von Horn © Kacper Żywicki / Ali Asgari © Amir Naseri Screenwriter and director Carla...
Immersive Competition Selection of the 79th Festival de Cannes
Nine groundbreaking works from eight countries are in the running for Best Immersive Work. The Festival’s third Immersive Competition will take place from May 12 to 22 at the Carlton Hotel.From...
The selection of short films and La Cinef of the 79th Festival de Cannes unveiled
THE SHORT FILMS COMPETITION Selected from 3,184 films, 10 short films will be presented this year in Competition, coming from productions and co-productions across 136 countries. The Short Film Palme...
Thelma & Louise, Geena & Susan, grace the official poster of the 79th Festival de Cannes
Thirty-five years after Ridley Scott’s movie premiered in Cannes on May 20, 1991, Thelma & Louise are back as heroines on the official poster.These two unforgettable fighters turned the tables and...
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia President of the Jury for the 65th Semaine de la CritiqueTo fulfill her mission, she will be joined by Quebecois actor Théodore Pellerin, singer-songwriter Oklou,...
The Un Certain Regard Jury Revealed
© From left to right: Leïla Bekhti © Virgile Texier / Khaled Mouzanar © DR / Angèle Diabang © Mbar Diop / Laura Samani © Gianmarco Chieregato / Thomas Cailley © 2023 Nord-Ouest Films - Studiocanal...
Discover the 2026 selection for la Quinzaine
Under the bucolic and pastoral gaze of Alain Guiraudie, the 58th edition of the Directors' Fortnight presents 19 feature films and 9 short films as part of our new selection.We will be presenting...
ACID CANNES 2026 UNVEILS ITS 34rd EDITION LINE-UP
A SECRET HEART [CŒUR SECRET]by Tom FONTENILLEdocumentary - 85 min - France - 20261st feature filmWORLD PREMIERE READ MOREBLAISEby Dimitri PLANCHON and Jean-Paul GUIGUEanimation - 82 min -...
La Semaine de la Critique unveils the selection of its 65th edition.
Discover the unveiling video of the 65th edition of La Semaine de la CritiqueAva Cahen, Artistic Director, presents the selection of 11 first and second features that will be screened in Cannes...
French actress Eye HAÏDARA will follow Laurent Laffitte as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the 79th edition of the Festival de Cannes that will take place from May 12 to 23, 2026, as revealed today by...
VIDEO: Festival de Cannes Announces the 2026 Official Selection
On April 9, 2026 Iris Knobloch, President of the Festival de Cannes, and Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate, presented the Official Selection of the 79th Festival de Cannes. Watch the video !Official...
John Travolta returns to the Festival de Cannes! He will present his directorial debut.
The unforgettable Vince Vega of Pulp Fiction returns to the Croisette for an event as unexpected as it is exciting: his very first film as a director.Presented in the Cannes Premiere...
French feature by Pierre Salvadori La Vénus électrique to open the 79th Festival de Cannes
On Tuesday, May 12, to launch the festivities of the 79th Festival de Cannes, French director and screenwriter Pierre Salvadori’s new film will premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, following the...
Discover the 2026 poster of he 58th Quinzaine in the company of Alain Guiraudie
The poster for the 58th edition of the Directors’ Fortnight is an invitation to lose oneself in mysterious, ancient woods where a ray of sunlight pierces the foliage and seems to trace a path,...
the Directors’ Fortnight 2026 Selection Committee
We are pleased to share the composition of the Selection Committee for the 2026 editionAll selectors and consultants will take part in viewing all submitted films, across every genre and...
La Semaine de la Critique unveils the poster of its 65th edition
On La Semaine de la Critique’s poster, Manon Clavel, the protagonist of Alexe Poukine’s Kika, unwinds. Her soothing hand on her partner’s back – played by Makita Samba – captures their connection...
Six international filmmakers join the 51st session of "La Résidence" of the Festival de Cannes
Harry Lighton © Chris Harris / Emma Branderhorst © Dick-van-der-Lecq / Joecar Hanna © Francesc Planes Saulė Bliuvaité © Aris Rammos / Oliver McGoldrick © Andrey Francis / Mansi Maheshwari © DR"La...
Barbra Streisand to receive the Honorary Palme d'or of the 79th Festival de Cannes
© Russell James An iconic artist and embodiment of the American dream in all its original splendor, Barbra Streisand is a star. In recognition of her career, the world-renowned actress, director,...
Peter Jackson Honorary Palme d'or of the 79th Festival de Cannes
After Agnès Varda, Marco Bellocchio, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, and last year Robert De Niro, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive an honorary Palme d'Or in recognition of a body of work...
Park Chan-wook President of the Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes
Twelve spectacular feature films have established him as one of the most fascinating figures in contemporary cinema.Internationally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, South Korean director,...
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north.five.six. announce ALLISON WILLIAMS and MICHELLE RANDOLPH in XAVIER GEN’s Sci-Fi Survival Thriller HOMEWRECKER from DI NOVI PICTURES and PARALLEL 42 alongside CAA MEDIA FINANCE and UTA...
American Pavilion Announces Second Annual California Day at Cannes Film Festival
The American Pavilion, presented by IndieWire, will gather industry leaders for a day of programming underscoring California’s continued leadership as a global hub for film and television. Presented...
Julianne Moore to receive the 2026 Women In Motion Award from Kering and the Festival de Cannes
Photo by German LarkinJulianne Moore to receive the 2026 Women In Motion Award from Kering and the Festival de Cannes, while Margherita Spampinato will receive the 2026 Emerging Talent AwardBoth...
The Marché du Film and SCELF Reveal the 2026 Pitches Selection for Shoot the Book
Shoot The Book! 2026 showcases a new generation of IP with great potential for adaptation. The Marché du Film and SCELF (the Association of French-Language Publishers) announce the 13th edition...
‘YES SHE CANNES’ Returns to Marché du Film With Expanded Mission to Build Women's Collective Power
YES SHE CANNES, a platform and initiative founded in 2018 by UK filmmaker Faith Elizabeth, is slowly yet powerfully reshaping how women experience and navigate the Festival de Cannes. Operating...
The American Pavilion Presented By Indiewire Announces 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase At Cannes Sponsored By Gold House The American Pavilion presented by IndieWire proudly announces its 2026...
Magnum returns to Croisette with Maison Magnum® and haute couture codes
With its brand-new Maison Magnum® concept, which will be presented in Cannes at an exceptional event on Thursday, May 14, the iconic premium ice cream brand unveils its creative vision of indulgence,...
UNIFRANCE 10 TO WATCH 2026 IN CANNES 10 rising talents to watch • May 04, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Launched by Unifrance in 2014, the “10 to Watch” initiative aims to support the emergence of new French film talent on the international stage by raising their profile beyond France (among...
Bulls is a Roth/Kirschenbaum Films ProductionManifest Pictures Launching International Sales in Cannes Dylan O’Brien (Sam Raimi’s Send Help, Sundance Audience Award winner Twinless, The Maze...
16th Annual International Film Finance Forum will run Friday, May 15th: 2:00pm - 6:00pm at Main Stage, Palais des FestivalsCannes, we are back - bigger, bolder and more global than ever!Our Annual...
ACC Reveals Nominees for 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films Ahead of Cannes Presence
Marking a decade of celebrating excellence in Arab cinema, the Arab Cinema Center (ACC) has announced the nominees for the 10th edition of its annual Critics Awards for Arab Films, with the winners...
ARAB CINEMA CENTER RETURNS TO THE MARCHÉ DU FILM WITH A DYNAMIC PROGRAM DRIVING INDUSTRY DIALOGUE
The initiative returns to Cannes with a curated four-day program of panels, awards, and industry events spotlighting leadership, innovation, and the global expansion of Arab cinema.The Arab Cinema...
May 13th through May 22nd, the five stars hotel JW Marriott Cannes will welcome again the most glamorous and sought-after location at the Cannes film festival 2026: The DPA Cannes gift suite...
16th Annual International Film Finance Forum New Speakers Revealed!
We are less than 3 weeks away from the 16th Annual International Film Finance Forum and have a PACKED afternoon ahead of us! More announcements are coming soon but click below to learn more about...
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Japan country of honour : The Marché du Film and TIFFCOM join forces to launch the Japan IP Market
The Marché du Film and TIFFCOM (Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market) launch a three-day IP market in Cannes dedicated to Japanese intellectual properties with strong potential for film...
16th Annual International Film Finance Forum Panelists Revealed - Tell Me Lies, Dallas Buyers Club
16th Annual International Film Finance ForumFriday, May 15th2:00pm - 6:00pmMain Stage, Palais des FestivalsCannes, we are back - bigger, bolder and more global than ever!Our Annual International Film...
Film Finance Forum Welcoming Address by MPA Chairman & CEO Charles Rivkin
Welcoming Address by Charles Rivkin - Chairman & CEO, Motion Picture Association (MPA)16th Annual International Film Finance ForumFriday, May 15th2:00pm - 6:00pmMain Stage, Palais des Festivals State...
16th Annual International Film Finance Forum in Cannes : First Announcement - Fireside Chat!
Cannes 2026Aaron Fisher - Director/WriterAaron Fisher graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He wrote, directed, and starred in the feature film “Inside the Rain”, co-starring...
