Cannes Docs brings together the global documentary community through a vibrant program of panels, showcases, networking events and its signature Doc Day...
Step into the world of documentary cinema!
Cannes Docs is bringing together the global documentary community through a vibrant program of panels, showcases, networking events and, of course, its signature Doc Day! As a key hub of the Marché du Film, Cannes Docs is where powerful stories, industry insights and meaningful connections unite.
Join fellow documentary professionals and storytellers from around the world, and become part of the dynamic and ever-growing Cannes Docs community!
Step into the world of documentary cinema!
Cannes Docs is bringing together the global documentary community through a vibrant program of panels, showcases, networking events and, of course, its signature Doc Day! As a key hub of the Marché du Film, Cannes Docs is where powerful stories, industry insights and meaningful connections unite.
Join fellow documentary professionals and storytellers from around the world, and become part of the dynamic and ever-growing Cannes Docs community!
EXPLORE THE 2026 CANNES DOCS SCHEDULE
The Docs-in-Progress Awards will be revealed on Doc Day, Tuesday, 19 May, 17:15 at the Main Stage!
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DOCS-IN-PROGRESS
Discover the 8 showcases presented by our Presenting Partners!
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Each year, Cannes Docs partners with a number of international institutions and organizations to spotlight a selection of standout docs-in-progress.
Join us for 8 curated showcases, each presenting a selection of docs-in-progress through a pitch and a 10-minute rough cut excerpt. Come see the future of documentary cinema!
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OUR DOC-CENTERED ACTIVITES
What else is happening at Cannes Docs?
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Spotlighted Projects
"Speedy Pitches!"
📅 16 MAY, 14:15-15:45
📍PALAIS K SCREENING ROOM |
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Join us for the second edition of our Spotlighted Projects “Speedy Pitches!” session, and discover 11 outstanding creative documentary projects from around the world — all presented in a fast-paced format designed to deliver short, punchy and impactful pitches.
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Co-Pro Social Club
Public Presentation
📅 17 MAY, 14:15-15:45
📍PALAIS K SCREENING ROOM |
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Discover the Co-Pro Social Club module, returning in a brand new 360° networking accelerator format. Attend this session to hear the 13 producers of this year's cohort introduce themselves and pitch a current project – your chance to identify potentiel co-production partners!
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Doc Talks
📅 15-18 MAY, 16:30-17:30
📍THE VIEWPOINT (LÉRINS) |
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This year's Doc Talks series invites key voices in documentary film, exploring industry challenges, creative practices, and the future of nonfiction storytelling. Hear inspiring conversations and learn from the best!
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Morning Boosts
📅 15-18 MAY, 9:30-10:30
📍CANNES DOCS VENUE (RIVIERA H4) |
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Start each day with our special Morning Boost, a daily sharing circle before the long day craze. This is a warm, open space to connect differently and exchange on work, Cannes life, challenges and everything in between!
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Explore the growing community of international documentary film festivals welcomed by Cannes Docs year after year, and celebrate the vital role they play in fostering audiences, connections and the ever-evolving doc landscape!
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Connect with some of the documentary industry’s leading sales agents at Cannes Docs, and discover the companies that help shape the unique, dynamic and welcoming atmosphere of our community.
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DOC DAY
An all-day celebration dedicated to the art of documentary!
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📅 TUE. 19 MAY, 10:00-22:00
Our Cannes Docs program culminates with Doc Day, a full-day celebration and exploration of documentary cinema in all its creative dimensions.
Join inspiring filmmakers and industry leaders for keynotes and masterclasses, attend the Docs-in-Progress Awards Ceremony, and close the day at the Doc Day Mixer, where we bring the Cannes documentary community together for one last hooray!
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