Six New Filmmakers at the Residency of the Festival de Cannes
- Vinca Van Eecke
- 9 hours ago
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Alica Bednáriková, Federico Luis, Maksym Nakonechnyi, Laís Santos Araújo, Baran Sarmad, and Dian Weys have joined the 50th Residency of the Festival de Cannes. From October 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, they are staying in Paris and receiving guidance in writing their first or second feature film.
Created in 2000, the Residency of the Festival de Cannes helps filmmakers from around the world develop their projects. This 50th session, like previous ones is designed to support the emergence of new voices in international cinema while promoting a diversity of perspectives.
"Being part of La Résidence means a great deal of support for my project at a crucial early stage of development. It is a valuable encouragement that this story matters and is worth telling."
Alica Bednáriková resident at the Festival de Cannes in 2026.
The Residence offers its laureates the opportunity of devoting themselves to the writing of their feature films in a privileged setting in the heart of Paris. Over the four and a half months of their stay at the Residence, every filmmaker is accompanied in the development of his or her script, and advised in the transition to production. The programme also includes a series of collective forums with industry professionals.
The Résidence is supported by the Foundation "Les Amis du Festival".
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