Stories from Cannes · France

The Female Film Club has increased its short film fund to €33,000 for Cannes 2025. The expansion includes partnerships with artificial intelligence and post-production firms, integrating technology into filmmaker support.

A short film about the risk of genital mutilation for three million girls was shown in Cannes by a Cologne resident.

Fans of the series 'White Lotus' will be able to check in for a fourth season. The new season will be set in the French Riviera, following previous locations like Maui, Sicily, and Thailand. Show producers confirmed the Cannes Film Festival will be part of the new story.

Fans of the series 'White Lotus' are anticipating the shooting of its new season, which is scheduled to take place in the French resort town of Cannes.

John Travolta received an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. This award was presented during the premiere of his directorial debut, 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'. He stated that the award means more to him than an Oscar.

Director Shekhar Kapur is set to direct 'Foreign Bodies', a new project focusing on vaccine pioneer Waldemar Haffkine. The announcement was made at the Cannes Market.

The Cannes Film Festival has opened with a tribute to a prominent actress who recently passed away. The opening ceremony featured words from Eye Haïdara.

Director Peter Jackson has been awarded the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival. Jackson expressed surprise at receiving the prestigious award. Jackson is known for his film adaptations of "The Lord of the Rings" saga.

Workers at the Cannes Festival are denouncing what they describe as administrative screening processes. This issue has been ongoing for several years for individuals working at major events.

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu is set to compete for the Palme d'Or with his film "Fjord". The movie's plot involves a Romanian couple settling with their family in a "Lower Earth camorse".