The audiovisual industry concentrates activity in Cannes during the Festival period. Village International Cannes Film Festival 2026 takes place from May 12 to May 20 in Cannes and functions as a professional zone inside the Palais des Festivals and the Riviera area with restricted access for accredited professionals.
Dates and venue for the Village International in Cannes
This edition runs from May 12 to May 20, 2026 and is located within the Festival area anchored by the Palais des Festivals. The International Village includes pavilions and exhibitor spaces that operate with schedules and access rules tied to the Festival and the Marché du Film.
Access windows differ by badge type. The Main Entrance and Mediterranean Entrance open extended hours for professional badge-holders. The International Village opens to pavilion exhibitors from 8:00 am and to professional badge-holders with specific daily time slots. Badge collection takes place at the Gare Maritime and at automatic dispensers in La Pantiero, with services accessible through the My Cannes section.
Access, accreditation and on-site services at the Palais des Festivals
Security checks follow France’s Vigipirate protocols and certain items are prohibited within Festival areas and screening rooms. Info Points identified by a yellow I are available inside the Palais and along the Riviera. Wifi coverage is provided throughout the Palais with free access for some badge categories and paid access options for other users.
Logistics for exhibitors include express courier services and luggage cloakroom facilities. Hospitality services handle access for disabled attendees and operate a hotline for incident management during the Festival.
Attendee profile and exhibitor types at the Village International
The Village International functions as a professional meeting space with restricted entry for accredited participants. Typical organisations present include production companies, sales agents, distributors, streaming platforms and suppliers of technical, postproduction and immersive services. Stands and pavilions are aimed at presenting catalogs and projects to industry professionals.
How to prepare B2B prospecting in Cannes
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Set specific targets. Identify a shortlist of companies and decision makers you want to contact and map where they will be located within the Village or the Marché du Film.
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Bring concise decision-ready material. Prepare a short physical folder and a streamlined digital version that can be shared instantly by link or QR code.
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Use fixed reference points. Collect badges at Gare Maritime and schedule meetings near main entrances or the jetty to reduce transit times between sessions.
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Demo readiness. For technology and immersive offerings prepare a 90 to 120 second highlight reel and an online demo that can be loaded quickly on a tablet or laptop.
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Immediate follow-up. Send a summary email with agreed next steps within 24 to 48 hours to convert brief meetings into concrete pilots or contracts.
Avoid broad value statements and focus on pilots and measurable next steps that facilitate commercial decisions.
Final note and official reference
Village International Cannes Film Festival 2026 operates inside the Festival framework where exhibition and market activities converge. Preparing a tight schedule and demonstration assets increases the chance of productive commercial conversations. Full details on accreditation, opening hours and access maps are published on the Festival website at https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/take-part/your-festival-experience/organise-your-time/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Registration and tickets on the official website: festival-cannes.com
