Submit your series to CanneSeries 2026
The CanneSeries Festival celebrates international excellence in television storytelling. This guide walks you through the essential steps for submitting your series to the CanneSeries 2026 competition. For complete details, visit the official CanneSeries website.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: February 2, 2026
- Festival dates: April 23–28, 2026
- Selection notifications: Mid-February to early March 2026
Who Can Apply
CanneSeries welcomes submissions from producers, broadcasters, and distributors with qualifying series that meet the following criteria:
- Produced in 2025 or 2026
- Eligible categories include new series, short-form series, and docuseries
- Minimum episode requirements:
- Series: at least 4 episodes
- Docuseries: at least 3 episodes
- Unreleased internationally before April 2026
Submission Process
- Register online on the official CanneSeries submission portal before February 2, 2026.
- Provide full details, including:
- Series title and synopsis
- Cast and crew information
- Production company details
- Total number and duration of episodes
- Screening links to at least the first two episodes (subtitled in French or English)
- Works in progress are accepted if completed materials are submitted by the deadline.
- Applicants may request an extension for pending materials, provided it is approved by the festival in advance.
Rights and Authorization
Applicants must hold all necessary rights for their submission and consent to its screening during the festival.
Selection and Results
All entries are reviewed by the CanneSeries selection committee. Accepted participants will be notified between mid-February and early March 2026, ahead of the festival in April.
For complete rules, submission forms, and eligibility details, refer to the CanneSeries official website.
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