Unifrance Highlights 2026 French Filmmakers at Cannes
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- Unifrance launched its 10 to Watch program in 2014, selecting emerging French film talent via an international journalists committee.
- 2026 class will be showcased at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20 with a press lunch and a closing dinner on the Unifrance Terrace.
- Ugo Bienvenue debuted "Arco" at Cannes, won Annecy’s top prize, the Césars, the European Film Awards, earned an Oscar nomination, and is now developing a follow‑up.
- Valentine Cadic won the Louis‑Delluc Prize for “That Summer in Paris,” and will next direct “Lio,” a documentary on Paris’ Bercy arena, and act in a romantic comedy directed by Anne Le Ny.
- Anna Cazenave Cambet is preparing her third feature after “Gold for Dogs” and “Love Me Tender,” and is increasingly writing for other filmmakers.
Why it matters: The 2026 10 to Watch artists secure Cannes exposure, opening doors to distribution, financing and international collaborations; Unifrance solidifies its talent‑pipeline role, enhancing France’s cultural export revenue and reinforcing the festival’s diverse appeal.
