Exclusive: Those who’ve journeyed to France for today’s Canneseries opening ceremony would be forgiven for feeling like the French Riviera feels a tad quieter than previous years, but 2025 of course represents the first time the fest is operating in the post-miptv era.
Albin Lewi, Canneseries Artistic Director, told us he’s not overly concerned by the loss of footfall and is using the opportunity to double down on what has made the young festival stand out over the past eight years while simultaneously beefing up its industry sidebar.
Lewi acknowledged that Canneseries will never be a buyer’s market per se – he noted that many shows launching in Cannes have already sold bountifully around the world – but said the fest has a role to play for both industry folk and punters keen to watch the next big hit.
“We don’t aim for thousands of people here we want the hundreds that matter,...
Albin Lewi, Canneseries Artistic Director, told us he’s not overly concerned by the loss of footfall and is using the opportunity to double down on what has made the young festival stand out over the past eight years while simultaneously beefing up its industry sidebar.
Lewi acknowledged that Canneseries will never be a buyer’s market per se – he noted that many shows launching in Cannes have already sold bountifully around the world – but said the fest has a role to play for both industry folk and punters keen to watch the next big hit.
“We don’t aim for thousands of people here we want the hundreds that matter,...
- 4/24/2025
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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