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May 17, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS

Record 16,000 registered participants at the Marché du Film from more than 140 countries.

This year once again confirms the Marché du Film’s exceptional scale and international reach, with 40,000 professionals attending the Festival de Cannes – including 16,000 registered participants at the Marché du Film...

Major Buzz Factory picks up Coming Home from ShadowLand to SpiritWorld and Stakeout for Festival Distribution

Dear Festival Friends I am proud to share with you this list of very special films. Carefully curated, they have entered my 2026 'Best for Fests' line up, I am happy to discuss submitting them to...

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...

> CANNES FESTIVAL IN FOCUS

The 79th edition of the festival will run Tue, May 12, 2026 – Sat, May 23, 2026
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ACC Unveils Winners for 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films

The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) held the 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films on May 16th at a special ceremony at Cannes’ Plage des Palmes — held on the sidelines of the Marché du Film of the 79th Cannes...

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma - Un Certain Regard at Cannes

An ambitious young filmmaker named Kris tries to revive the fading slasher franchise Camp Miasma by seeking out the reclusive actress who played its original “Final Girl.” As the two women immerse...

Full Phil Red Carpet

Image Description: Emma Mackey Eric Wareheim Tim Heidecker Quentin Dupieux Charlotte Le Bon Kristen Stewart Woody Harrelson and Hugo Selignac attend the midnight screening of the movie Full Phil...

El Ser Querido Red Carpet

Isabel Pena Javier Bardem Victoria Luengo and Rodrigo Sorogoyen attend the competition screening red carpet of the movie El Ser Querido during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026-05-16A...

Gentle Monster Premieres at the 79th Festival de Cannes

Gentle Monster, directed by Marie Kreutzer, tells the story of Lucy, who moves her family to the countryside to help her husband recover from burnout. But their fresh start is shattered when police...

Soudain Red Carpet

Mai phong Nguyen attends the competition screening red carpet of the movie Soudain during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026-05-15Riley Keough attends the competition screening red...

Japanese Night in Cannes 2026

Japanese Night was a success! This reception was an exclusive formal event. It brought together film directors, producers, and other industry professionals from Japan and around the world to...

One Ticket, Please: The Art of waiting for a ticket

Amid the glamour of red carpets and quickly sold-out premieres, Cannes is equally defined by the passionate film students gathered outside the theaters (more specifically the Debussy), holding...

Groundswell: Narrated By Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson Premeires at Cannes 2026

Groundswell premiered in the Special Screenings section of the Cannes Film Festival. This is a decade-in-the-making documentary that has heart. Prime Video also announced a release date on the...

HOT TICKET - FATHERLAND

The HOT TICKET of the day: Fatherland is an in-competition feature European film. It premieres today (Thursday, May 14th) at the Cannes Film Festival. This is a highly anticipated film.In 1949, Nobel...

Rendez-Vous with Peter Jackson sparks lively conversations about Lord of the Rings, Tintin, and AI

Photo Laurent HouPeter Jackson spoke at the second day of the Cannes Film Festival 2026, following his reception for the honorary Palme d'Or during the opening ceremony. At the Rendez-vous, he spoke...

'The Match'' Premieres at Festival de Cannes

The Match is a documentary directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco that explores the life and career of a footballer. It tells the story of a match between Argentina and England. This is a highly...

Karma Red Carpet

Simon Jacquet Leonardo Sbaraglia Marion Cotillard Denis Menochet Guillaume Canet and Yodelice attend the special screening red carpet of the movie Karma during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes...

Pan's Labyrinth at the 2026 Festival de Cannes for 20th Anniversary

For its 20th anniversary, Guillermo Del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth' was presented as a Cannes Classic - Restored Print with the presence of members of the film crew. This film has the longest standing...

Gentle Monster Red Carpet

Image Description: Camille Dalmais Catherine Deneuve and Lea Seydoux attend the competition screening red carpet of the movie Gentle Monster during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France...

Gun Che (Colony) Red Carpet

Kim Shin-rok Hyun-Been Shin Ji Chang-wook Gianna Jun Kyo-Hwan Koo Yeon Sang-ho and Yang Yu-min attend the midnight screening of the movie Gun-Che during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France...

Japanese Night 2026: A Story in Photos

Red Carpet for Sanguine

Kim Higelin Marion Le Corroller Mara Taquin Sami Outalbali and Carole Lambert attend the midnight screening of the movie Sanguine during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026-05-14Sonia...

Red Carpet for Histoires Paralleles

Vincent Cassel India Hair Isabelle Huppert Asghar Farhadi and Adam Bessa attend the competition screening red carpet of the movie Histoires Paralleles during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes...

Red Carpet for Fatherland

Ye Zhou attends the competition screening red carpet of the movie Fatherland during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026-05-14Iris Mittenaere attends the competition screening red carpet...

Surprise Palme d'Or of honour to John Travolta

Ahead of the world Premiere of his directorial debut John Travolta was awarded a surprise Palme d'or honouring his carreer.I (Bruno Chatelin, your editor) am understanding and sharing his emotion...

DAILY FILMS FOR CANNES MAY 16TH IN COMPETITION

IN COMPETITION ALL OF A SUDDEN by HAMAGUCHI RYUSUKE at 8:00 Runtime: 3h16 Director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative care philosophy based on listening...

VIDEO Fan reaction captured on camer at Peter Jackson Rendez-Vous at Cannes

An unexpectedly sweet moment happened at the end of the Peter Jackson Rendez-Vous at Cannes on Wednesday. A fan of the Lord of The Rings series took to the Q&A section not to ask a question, but to...

The Fast and The Furious Races Down the Croisette at Cannes 2026

To end off the first day of the Cannes Film Festival, members of the cast and crew of The Fast and The Furious (2001) came back to the Croisette to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film as a...

The Red Carpet of L'Abandon

Souheila Yacoub Berenger Thouin Vassili Schneider Yile Yara Vianello and Enrica Capra attend the special screening red carpet of the movie L Abandon during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France...

Winston Baker's 16th Annual International Film Finance Forum - STATE OF THE INDUSTRY; STATE OF FINANCE Overview

On May 15th, Winston Baker held its 16th annual Film Finance Forum on the Main Stage at the Palais des Festivals. The first part of this event was a roundtable with film professionals such as Maxime...

The Red Carpet of La Vie D'un Femme

Un Certain Regard Jury Members Laura Samani Un Certain Regard Jury Members Angele Diabang Khaled Mouzanar Un Certain Regard Jury President Leila Bekhti and Thomas Cailley attend the competition...

Photocall - Nagi Notes

A guest Terutaro Osanai Shizuka Ishibaschi Koji Fukada Takako Matsu Tan Si En and a guest attend the competition screening red carpet of the movie Nagi Notes during the 79th Cannes Film Festival...

Cannes Red Carpet of the Opening Ceremony

Images by Laurent HouJury Members Ruth Negga Isaach de Bankole Chloe Zhao Demi Moore Jury President Park Chan-wook Laura Wandel Diego Cespedes Stellan Skarsgard and Paul Laverty attend the opening...

Photocall - The 79th Jury of the Cannes Film Festival

Jury Member Demi Moore attends the jury photocall during the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026-05-12Jury Member Chloe Zhao and Jury President Park Chan-wook attend the jury photocall...

Photocall - Peter Jackson at Cannes

Peter Jackson poses during the honorary Palme D Or photocall at the 79th Cannes Film Festival Cannes France 2026-05-12Peter Jackson poses during the honorary Palme D Or photocall at the 79th Cannes...

Daily Films for Cannes May 17th

IN COMPETITION PAPER TIGER by James Gray at 8:30 Runtime: 1h55 In James Gray’s deeply felt and intense drama, two brothers become entangled in a scheme that turns out to be too good to be true. As...

Screenings Guide of the 79th Festival de Cannes

> THE MARKET IN FOCUS

The Black Demon Atlantis: starring Jack Kesy, Julio Cesar Cedillo and Harold Torres

HAROLD TORRES, VANESA RESTREPO AND ANTHONY DEL NEGRO JOIN THE CAST WITH PRODUCTION UNDERWAY IN COLOMBIA Cannes, France (May 17, 2026) – Highland Film Group announced today that it has locked...

TOMORROW Monday 18 : AmPav's 21st Queer Night Celebration

Monday, May 18th | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AMThe American Pavilion proudly invites its members to the 21st edition of our LGBTQ+ Party! Queer Night is open invite, but all guests MUST have a Festival or...

Matinée Brésil | Presented by Festival do Rio, Globo, RioFilme, SPCine, Embratur, and Brazilian Ministry of Culture

When: May 18, 2026, 10:30 - 12:00 GMT+2Where: Plage des Palmes (Goéland Beach, La Croisette)After the worldwide recognition of Brazilian cinema in the Oscars and major festivals, discover what's next...

Join AMPAV May 17 with New Insights in Music and Film Tomorrow Morning!

Music, Film, & the New Storytelling Stack: Co-Authoring What Comes Next9:00 AM - 12:00 PM with complimentary croissants and coffee from 9AM to 10 AM !A conversation tracing the full arc of how...

Chuck Russell, Higgsfield and Neumorphic AI Announce Cannes Partnership for Two AI-powered Sci-Fi Features

Chuck Russell (The Mask, Eraser, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3) is unveiling two original sci-fi features at Cannes this month through his AI production company Neumorphic AI, in partnership with...

Cannes Docs | Doc Talk – Big Media, Conglomeration and the Fight for Independence

When: May 17, 2026, 16:30 - 17:30 GMT+2Where: The Viewpoint (Lérins)The Paramount/Warner Bros. merger has major implications beyond the borders of North America, threatening already-fragile...

All Change, Please: Identifying New Content Strategies, Partners and IP in a Shifting Landscape | Presented by Film London

When: May 17, 2026, 11:30 - 12:30 GMT+2Where: Palais Stage (Palais -1) & OnlineFrom transmedia to the creator economy, the film industry is changing like never before.Spanning production,...

Creator Economy Summit | How Commissioners, Producers & Talents Work in this New Era? | feat. Prime Video France, Banijay & Talent

When: May 17, 2026, 10:15 - 10:55 GMT+2Where: Plage des Palmes (Goéland Beach, La Croisette)Is the traditional value chain being redefined in the era of new talents? To explore this, Thomas Dubois...

Cannes Animation | Cinema, Storytelling, and the Rise of Global Anime | Presented by Crunchyroll & Sony

When: May 17, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 GMT+2Where: Main Stage (Riviera) & OnlineExploring anime’s rapid global rise, this panel examines how its universal storytelling connects with audiences worldwide,...

Doc Day in Cannes Full Program May 19

An all-day-long celebration and exploration of documentary cinema, in all its creative aspects & industry ramifications, as well as in the infinite ways the documentary genre questions and echoes our...

AMPAV May 16 schedule

Saturday May 16th, 2026The American Pavilion is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMCheck out our full programming schedule here. 9:00 AM - Pavilion OPEN11:00 AM - INDIEWIRE: FUTURE OF FILMMAKING ––...

Film Financing in Japan: Where We Are, and What Comes Next |

When: May 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. GMT+2Where: Palais Stage (Palais -1)How does film financing work in Japan? This seminar explores the production committee system, why it has persisted, and...

Women in Gender: Shaping Careers, Opening Doors & Building Power | Presented by Fantastic Pavilion and Yes She Cannes ⁠

When: May 16, 2026, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. GMT+2Where: Palais Stage (Palais -1) & OnlineBringing together directors, festival leaders, and distribution voices, this panel explores the journeys of...

impACT | Producing Under Pressure: Producer Care and Sustainable Practice

May 16, 2026 at 03:43 AM

When: May 16, 2026, 11:30 - 12:30 GMT+2Where: Palais Stage (Palais -1) & OnlineA presentation of the 2026 EAVE Impact Think Tank, bringing together practical tools and new perspectives to help...

Cannes Next | The Evolution of Distribution: How a Direct-To-Audience Pipeline Will Energize Independent Film | Presented by Eventive ⁠Panel

When: May 16, 2026, 09:00 - 10:00 GMT+2Where: Innovation Village (Pantiero)Film distribution is changing again. Start your morning with a lively debate on how direct-to-audience tools are increasing...

AMPAV day 3 & 4 highlights

When your party ticket is not good enough....Memories of a Cannes Fest and Market party goer

The official invite did not let me in, nor hundreds of guests stranded at the door! What is happening with the people who organize these beach parties! In this case no ice cream how bad is this?

check the photo memories of my recent events!

Bruno Chatelin (filmfestivals.com) and Kerim Duran (AMPAV/ Bahamas International Film Festival...) during AMPAV opening party The FilmHedge team with Martin Petrov (International Film Festival...

Cannes Docs | Doc Talk – Film Comment Live: Breaking Borders

When: May 15, 2026, 16:30 - 17:30 GMT+2Where: The Viewpoint (Lérins)In 1983, the great Senegalese filmmaker Ousmane Sembene was asked if his films were understood in Europe. His response was...

Major Buzz Factory picks up Coming Home from ShadowLand to SpiritWorld and Stakeout for Festival Distribution

Dear Festival Friends I am proud to share with you this list of very special films. Carefully curated, they have entered my 2026 'Best for Fests' line up, I am happy to discuss submitting them to...