✨ Early preparations for Cannes 2026: The Cannes Film Festival announced the opening of registration for journalists and media wishing to cover its 2026 edition. The registration includes print, broadcast, and digital media specialized in cinema and culture, with applications submitted through the official website following accredited standards.

🏆 In parallel, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, with six films from Cannes 2025 entering the competition, achieving 19 nominations across 12 categories.

🎬 Key Nominations:

• Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier, Grand Prix winner at Cannes 2025, leading with 9 nominations.

• The Secret Agent by Kleber Mendonça Filho, winner of Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes, received 4 nominations.

• It Was Just an Accident by Iranian director Jafar Panahi and Sirāt by Oliver Laxe received 2 nominations each.

• Arco by Ugo Bienvenu and Little Amélie or The Character of Rain by Mylys Valade and Lian-Zhu Han received 1 nomination each.

💫 Cannes Festival extended heartfelt congratulations to all nominees, wishing them success at the Oscars, highlighting the festival’s role in showcasing exceptional global cinema.

❤️‍🔥 This announcement reflects Cannes’ importance as an international platform for cinema, promoting innovative films and offering journalists a direct opportunity to cover global cinematic achievements before they reach worldwide audiences.