Cannes Movie Awards

🌟 Cannes Movie Awards 2026 🌟 Submissions Now Open

Step into the spotlight on May 10th, 2026 from 6:30 PM, as the world of cinema gathers for a dazzling evening of celebration at the prestigious Cannes Movie Awards, held during the legendary Cannes Film Festival. So for one night only, pop out of the festival and Join us at the elegant Variétés Movie Theatre for an unforgettable night honouring global filmmaking talent.

🎬 Welcome to the Cannes Movie Awards – Where Glamour Meets Greatness

Roll out the red carpet and strike a pose on our photowall. Sip on cocktails, mingle in an electric atmosphere, and enjoy a live show featuring two charismatic presenters and cinematic surprises throughout the evening.

The Cannes Movie Awards is an international film event dedicated to celebrating emerging and established filmmakers alike. With a mission to spotlight outstanding talent and elevate cinematic artistry in all its forms, we provide a global platform for creators destined for greatness—perhaps even a future Oscar stage.

We proudly collaborate with film distributors, global sales agents, and VOD platform representatives to help elevate your work to the next level. While we are not affiliated with the official Festival de Cannes, we celebrate the spirit of cinema in the world’s most iconic film city—offering filmmakers a glamorous, welcoming, and high-profile experience.

Award Categories – Honouring Excellence Across Cinema

Winners of our prestigious Cannes Movie Awards trophies will be revealed during our live, in-person ceremony.

Official selections will compete in the following categories:
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Animation
Best Documentary
Best Visual Effects
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Stunt Design
Best Film Editing
Best Sound
Best Film Score
Best Producer
Best Director
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor

Head of Jury & Presenters

Natasha Tosini, award-winning British-Italian actress and director, known for her breakout performance in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023). Stephen Staley, accomplished British actor and filmmaker whose work has been screened at the Cannes Film Festival annually since 2022. They will be joined by members of the Cannes Movie Awards programming team in selecting this year’s winners.

📜 Submission Guidelines & Rules

We are seeking bold, original films of all genres—from visionary shorts to compelling feature-length works. We welcome projects with distribution and works-in-progress. All non-English films must include subtitles.

đź—“ Eligibility:
Open to films with or without prior screenings or distribution

đź’» Submission Format:
Online screeners only. Ensure all passwords and links are active and functional.

đź’ł Fees:
All entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway with the appropriate entry fee. Fees are non-refundable.

đź“© Notification Date:
Final selections will be announced by April 10th, 2026, with successful entrants receiving a Filmmaker Festival Pack with all the details for participation and promotion.

📝 Terms of Participation
By submitting, you confirm you own the rights to your film, accept our terms, and authorize us to screen your work at the 2026 event. You also grant us permission to use clips and images from your film for promotional purposes related to the festival.

🎟 Don’t miss your chance to walk the red carpet, network with top industry talent, and celebrate cinema in the Riviera’s most glamorous setting.

✨ Enter now and become part of something truly cinematic. ✨