We're returning this year for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, one of the most important celebrations of cinema in the annual festival calendar.
Running Tuesday 12 – Saturday 23 May, the festival presents a unique opportunity to meet with the international film industry and promote Scotland’s exceptional locations, world-class talent, crew, facilities, funding and services.
On this page, learn about the screenings and events we’re a part of, as well as how to meet with Screen Scotland at Cannes.
Our 2026 Brochure
Download the Screen Scotland Cannes 2026 Brochure (PDF opens in new window) to learn more about recent and upcoming productions supported by Screen Scotland, and watch our new showreel.
Screenings
Docs-in-progress Scotland Showcase
This year we're once again collaborating with Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) on a special Scotland Showcase as part of Cannes Docs. We'll be presenting four bold, thought-provoking, and ambitious feature documentaries at the Showcase, amplifying the world-class documentary filmmaking coming out of Scotland.
Location: Riviera H4
Date: Friday 15 May 2026, 11.45am - 1pm
Events
BFI Panel on the Cultural Value of Film
Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis will take part in this session, which will explore how supporting a diverse range of films can help to reflect on our times and tell accessible and representative stories which benefit society. The talk will also address how cultural memory preserved by film contributes to broadening our understanding of different communities and societies, and how film festivals offer a space where a diversity of voices are showcased and amplified.
Location: Palais Stage, Marché du Film, Cannes
Date and time: Sunday 17 May, 2.30 - 2.30pm (CET)
Meet with Screen Scotland
Members of our expert team will be on the ground at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Find us at the UK Pavilion in the International Village during the Marché du Film, from 14 - 19 May.
The Screen Scotland team in attendance
Isabel Davis, Executive Director
Cheryl Conway, Head of Screen Commission
Steven Little, Head of Production
Sarah Smyth, International Distribution and Commercial Development Officer
Kieran Hannigan, Head of Scripted
Mark Thomas, Screen Officer - Unscripted
To contact our team to arrange a meeting, or to let us know you are heading to Cannes, please email [email protected]