CANNESERIES FESTIVAL
CanneSeries is the international TV series festival held in Cannes each April, running simultaneously with MIPTV — the international TV market with thousands of global buyers from 100+ countries. Founded in 2018, it has quickly established itself as the leading festival for TV series within the established Cannes ecosystem. Unlike Series Mania Forum (which pitches development-stage projects), CanneSeries screens completed or near-completed first seasons or miniseries. Being selected means your series screens in front of the world's largest TV market during the same week. African series creators can submit directly.
Deadline
2026 call: CLOSED (deadline 2 February 2026). NEXT CALL: opens approximately October 2026.
Cost
Small application fee (typically under EUR 100 — check series.festival-cannes.com for current rate)
Format
Series only. First seasons or miniseries for International Competition; short- format digital series; documentary series; comedy series.
Eligibility
Producers, broadcasters, and distributors worldwide. Series must not have had an international premiere. Works in progress accepted — applicants must hold all necessary rights.
What You Get
Official international competition status. Screening before thousands of MIPTV buyers and distributors. Jury awards providing significant international recognition. Press coverage from global entertainment media. Direct pathway to international distribution deals.
What to Submit
Online registration on official portal before deadline. Works in progress accepted with completed materials by deadline.
Insider Tips
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN FILM & SERIES MAKERS | 2025/2026 EDITION | Updated March 2026 Compiled March 2026 directed by Cati Weinek with Fab Claude.. Always verify deadlines and eligibility on official programme websites before applying. CanneSeries is a festival — storytelling quality is the primary selection criterion. A series with a distinctive African voice, visual style, and cultural specificity stands out against formulaic European productions. Running concurrently with MIPTV means your series screens in front of TV buyers from 100+ countries. A series sales representative or personal attendance is strongly recommended.
Set reminder for October 2026 — CanneSeries 2027 call for entries opens then.
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