Canneseries

The Cannes International Series Festival (French: Festival International des Séries de Cannes), usually called the Canneseries, is an international television festival held annually in Cannes, France. The festival aims to showcase and promote television series from around the world.[1] The festival is usually held parallel to MIPTV Media Market.

Canneseries
LocationCannes, France
Founded2018 (2018)
DirectorsFleur Pellerin
Artistic directorAlbin Lewi
Websitewww.canneseries.com

History

In 2014, the Mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard supported the idea of an international television festival held in the city.[2]

In 2017, former French Minister of Culture Fleur Pellerin was appointed as the festival president and Benoît Louvet as the general manager.[3] In June 2017, the first edition of Canneseries was announced to be held in April 2018.[4]

Edition
No. Year Date Ref.
1st 2018 4–11 April [5]
2nd 2019 5–10 April [6]
3rd 2020 9–14 October [7]
4th 2021 8–13 October [8]
5th 2022 1–6 April [9]
6th 2023 14–19 April [10]

Festival programme

As of 2023, the festival is composed of four different sections:[11]

  • Competition
  • Short Form Competition
  • Documentary Series Competition
  • Out of Competition

Awards

As of 2022, the categories presented at the festival were:[12]

  • Best Series
  • Grand Prize
  • Best Screenplay
  • Special Award for Best Cast Performance
  • Best Performance
  • Best Music
  • Best Short Form Series
  • Revelation Award
  • High School Award for Best Series
  • Student Award for Best Short Form Series

Icon Award

The award, presented by American magazine Variety (2018–2022) and French television channel Canal+ (2023–), recognizes outstanding achievement in acting which garners praise from critics and audience.[13]

Madame Figaro Rising Star Award

The award, presented by French magazine Madame Figaro, recognizes a young actress for her promising career.

Konbini Prix de l'Engagement

The award, presented by French website Konbini, recognizes a talent or a series that has distinguished itself by the artistic quality and the societal, innovative or revolutionary dimension of its work.

See also

References
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  17. Ravindran, Manori (8 October 2021). "Connie Britton Receives Variety Icon Award: 'My Goal Has Always Been to Reflect Women Back to Themselves'". Variety. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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  19. Roxborough, Scott (28 March 2023). "Canneseries: Sarah Michelle Gellar to Receive Icon Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  20. Laffin, Christelle (14 February 2022). "Daisy Edgar-Jones, une étoile est née avec "Normal People"". Madame Figaro. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  21. Friedmann, Chloé (11 October 2021). "Phoebe Dynevor : "Je me suis toujours sentie comme une outsider"". Madame Figaro. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  22. Pons, Sabrina (17 November 2022). "Avec ses seins armures, Sydney Sweeney fend le tapis rouge londonien dans la peau de Barbarella". Madame Figaro. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  23. Barraclough, Leo (15 April 2023). "Rebecca Ferguson Attends World Premiere of Dystopian Series 'Silo' at Canneseries, Morfydd Clark Receives Rising Star Award". Variety. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
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  25. "SKAM France reçoit le prix de l'engagement Konbini à Canneseries". Konbini. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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