Cannes or Bust

What is ACID Cannes and how do you apply?

The Cannes selection programmed by filmmakers In 1993, a group of filmmakers decided to create a professional showcase to show a parallel section of...

Iran sentences Jafar Panahi on day he receives new award

The Iranian director Jafar Panahi – winner of this year’s Palme d’Or for It Was Just an Accident – has been sentenced to one...

CanneSeries 2026: call for entries

Submit your series to CanneSeries 2026 The CanneSeries Festival celebrates international excellence in television storytelling. This guide walks you through the essential steps for...

Tsunami in Cannes? Not Impossible, but a Plan Exists

Cannes—the city best known for its film stars and red carpets—often feels like the epitome of calm and relaxation. It is nonetheless a frequent...

MIDEM 2026: Launch of a new Start-up Village

Although most people are too young to remember (or even know) this, MIDEM is pretty much the grandaddy of music trade fairs. Originally created...

Nominees for the NRJ Music Awards 2025 announced

It’s official: the nominees for the 27th NRJ Music Awards have just dropped, and France’s music fans are buzzing with excitement! Mark your calendars:...

Palme d’Or winner, “It Was Just an Accident” will represent France at the Oscars

France announced on Wednesday that the Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident ” by Iranian director Jafar Panahi will represent the country...

Ahead of MIPCOM, MediaforEurope secures major stake in German broadcaster

The owner of Mediaset, MediaforEurope (MFE), one of the leaders in the audiovisual sector in Italy and Spain (Canale 5, Telecinco, etc.), announced early...

Cannes makes “drastic” cuts to cruise ships

Cannes is about to introduce new regulations for cruise ships. Starting next year, any ship carrying more than 1,000 passengers will be prohibited from...