Cannes Film Festival 2026 Photographer & Videographer — Book Your Team
Complete coverage of the Festival: red carpet arrivals, press junkets, brand activations, talent portraits, BTS. An accredited local team, available 24/7 for all 12 days. Book for 2026See our coverageCannes Film Festival 2026 — 79th Edition
Cannes Film Festival 2026: 12 days, one opportunity not to be missed
The 79th Cannes Film Festival runs from 13 to 24 May 2026. Over these 12 days, brands, media and international talent compete for attention on La Croisette, at the Palais des Festivals and in the city’s palace hotels. Our team covers every one of these venues around the clock for the entire Festival.
Key venues we cover: Palais des Festivals (the steps, the red carpet, photocalls), Carlton, Martinez, Majestic Barrière, JW Marriott, the Macé / Royale / Vegaluna beaches, private villas from Antibes to Cap d’Antibes, and yachts anchored in the bay.
Satellite events: Cannes Lions (June), Cannes Yachting Festival (September), MIPIM (March), Cannes Series (April). We can be deployed for all of the professional events that punctuate the Cannes calendar.
2026 Jury: presided over by Leila Bekhti (French actress), with Khaled Mouzanar (Lebanese composer and producer), Laura Samani (Italian filmmaker) and Thomas Cailley (French filmmaker) among the members announced.
Official Selection — a few films in Competition: Bitter Christmas (Amarga Navidad) by Pedro Almodóvar, The Birthday Party (Histoires de la Nuit) by Léa Mysius, Paper Tiger by James Gray, Hope by Na Hong-jin and Sheep in the Box by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Stars and personalities expected on La Croisette: alongside Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux, the 2026 edition brings the directors in Competition (Pedro Almodóvar, James Gray, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Asghar Farhadi, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, László Nemes) as well as the presidents of the parallel juries, Payal Kapadia (Critics’ Week) and Anna Mouglalis (Queer Palm). The casts of the selected films and the ambassadors of partner luxury houses (Chopard, L’Oréal, Kering, Campari) complete the red carpet line-up.
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20 international stars expected: 12 days to capture them
International and French talent announced or tipped to appear on La Croisette for the 79th edition.
International stars
- Scarlett Johansson — one of the most eagerly awaited headliners on La Croisette.
- Demi Moore — attending, notably, the amfAR gala on 21 May at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc.
- Kristen Stewart — an iconic figure for today’s cinephiles and a regular at the most prestigious festivals.
- John Travolta — attending the screening of Propeller One-Way Night Coach, his first feature film as a director.
- Cate Blanchett — will give a special masterclass at the Palais des Festivals.
- Tilda Swinton — also expected for a masterclass alongside Cate Blanchett.
- Barbra Streisand — will receive an honorary Palme d’or.
- Peter Jackson — the New Zealand director will receive an honorary Palme and give a masterclass.
- Adam Driver — an actor with a singular career, moving between arthouse cinema and major productions.
- Woody Harrelson — a charismatic figure of American cinema, among the prestigious guests.
- Michelle Yeoh — expected in particular at the amfAR gala.
- Naomi Watts — also linked to this year’s events.
- Pamela Anderson — expected at the amfAR gala on 21 May.
- Rihanna — her attendance is already rumoured, possibly for a Savage x Fenty event.
- Dua Lipa — recently named Nespresso’s global ambassador, on La Croisette this year.
French stars
- Marion Cotillard — one of the leading French figures of this edition.
- Léa Seydoux — a Croisette regular, eagerly awaited once again this year.
- Virginie Efira — among the most anticipated French stars.
- Catherine Deneuve — the legend of French cinema will be in attendance.
- Adèle Exarchopoulos — in the cast of Jeanne Herry’s Garance, in the Official Competition.
Cannes Film Festival 2026 (79th edition) — your local agency for 10 years
Based in Cannes for more than 10 years, Images d’Azur is a local benchmark for photo and video coverage of the Festival. We know the red carpet and the famous steps by heart, along with the access points to the Palais, the security protocols, the palace hotels where the talent stays, the yachts in the bay and the best spots on La Croisette.
Our team is press-accredited and has established relationships with the festival institutions, the press officers of luxury houses and international talent agents. Being local changes everything: no travel costs, no jet lag, maximum responsiveness and on-the-ground knowledge that no fly-in photographer can match.
Throughout the 12 days of the Festival, our teams are available 24/7. Briefing in the morning, express delivery the same day, debrief in the evening. We cover official media requirements (press, EPK) as well as brands’ more discreet needs (brand activations on yachts, private parties, couture gowns worn by actresses).
Our signature at the Festival
10 years in Cannes,
a reputation built edition after edition.
Our agency’s past work
They have already trusted us at the Festival
Festival 2025
Breaking Through the Lens — various shootings, conference panels, live recording. Including an interview with Kristen Stewart.
Campari Lounge — full media team coverage: photos, video, social media content.
Agency StyleLab — various shootings, red carpets, dedicated shooting for Riva.
Media team for Janhvi Kapoor — various shootings, red carpet photo & video, social media content, portrait photo session, press photoshoot.
AmfAR Gala — press photographers and photocall coverage.
Festival 2024
Breaking Through the Lens — various shootings, conference panels, live recording, red carpet shootings. Shooting with Eva Longoria.
Chopard event — coverage with Caroline Scheufele.
Festival 2023
Media team for A-list Indian actress Shruti Hassan — various shootings, red carpet photo & video, social media content, portrait photo session, press photoshoot.
Festival 2026 packages
How much does it cost?
Transparent pricing for 2026. A tailor-made quote adapted to your brand, your set-up and your objectives.
One evening, one event.
excl. VAT
- 1 event photographer
- 1 red carpet arrival + after-event
- 50 retouched HD photos
- Express delivery within 6 hours
Photo + video, a full day.
excl. VAT
- 1 photographer + 1 videographer
- 8 hours of on-site coverage (hotel, beach, Palais)
- Photos + 1-minute video capsule
- Next-day delivery
12 days, dedicated team, all-inclusive.
excl. VAT
- Dedicated team: 2 photographers + 2 videographers + assistant
- Daily coverage
- Daily post-production deliveries
- BTS · drone · highlights film
Tailor-made options available: multi-camera filming, live streaming, simultaneous interpreting, full executive production.
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⏱ Festival from 13 to 24 May 2026
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Our 360° offering
Everything our team covers for you during the Festival
360° coverage of the Festival: from the red carpet to intimate portraits in hotel suites, by way of brand activations on yachts.
Red Carpet Arrivals (Montée des Marches)
A team in position on the red carpet for every arrival up the steps. Exclusive high-resolution photos delivered within 1 hour. Official coverage AND privileged angles to suit your needs (talent, brand, sponsor).
Red Carpet Video
4K filming, cinematic slow motion, close-ups of talent, crowd pans, arrivals and departures on the steps. Cinematic edit delivered the next day in multiple formats (TV, web, vertical social).
Press Junket & Press Conferences
Photo and video coverage of official press sessions: promotional days, media interviews, press conferences at the Palais des Festivals. Multiple formats, ready to distribute.
Reportage & Editorial Coverage
Complete reportage for magazines, press agencies and film productions. Daily visual storytelling, real-time updates from the ground, EPK delivered quickly for distribution.
Festival event photo & video
Galas, private parties, VIP dinners, after-parties, press cocktails, brand activations on La Croisette or aboard yachts. Absolute discretion + magazine quality.
Talent & Celebrity Portraits
A mobile studio set up in palace hotels (Martinez, Carlton, Majestic). Short but tightly run sessions, premium retouching and fast delivery for your press campaigns.
Behind The Scenes (BTS)
Behind-the-scenes photo and video: talent preparation, production crew, off-camera moments. Documentary or short-form social media formats that tell the story behind the glamour.
Photos for Luxury Houses
Couture gowns, jewellery, watches and accessories worn by talent. Product details + atmosphere + worn shots. For LVMH, Chopard, Cartier, Dior, Boucheron, Bvlgari.
Live Social Content
Real-time production for social media: Instagram Stories, Reels, feed posts. Briefing in the morning, content ready to publish the same day, keeping your digital presence continuously fed.
Going further
Premium services to shine in Cannes
Beyond standard coverage, tailor-made set-ups for brands that want to own the conversation during the Festival.
Marché du Film Coverage
International pavilions, B2B deals, industry conferences, executive portraits, networking. Professional images for your corporate communications or annual reports.
Private Parties & Gala Dinners
Absolute security, a discreet photographer and filtered delivery that strictly respects guests’ privacy. NDA as standard, careful handling of sensitive projects.
Coverage on Yachts at Anchor
Brand activations on yachts anchored in the Bay of Cannes, VIP dinners, exclusive after-parties. Our yacht expertise (see /photographe-video-yachts/) at the service of your festival event.
Cannes Lions / Cannes Series
Coverage of the sister festivals in June (Cannes Lions — advertising creativity) and October (Cannes Series — TV series). Adapted to a business and industry format.
EPK (Electronic Press Kit)
A complete photo + video + B-roll pack delivered within 48 hours, ready to distribute to the media. Perfect for film productions, distributors and PR agencies.
Dedicated Talent Coverage
1 dedicated photographer for 1 talent over 1 to 12 days. Comprehensive coverage: hotel arrivals, red carpet appearances, press conferences, parties, brand events. The standard for international talent.
Our 24/7 method — from brief to express delivery
4 carefully managed stages, from the February brief to final post-festival delivery.
Pre-festival (April-May)
Briefing, detailed red carpet scheduling, allocation of accreditations, selection of the team dedicated to your project, location scouting, sign-off on venues and equipment.
During the festival (12 days)
Teams on 24/7 standby, a catch-up every morning, express next-day delivery for the press and same-day delivery for social. Real-time updates via WhatsApp or Slack.
Post-shoot (same day to 2 days after)
Rigorous editorial selection, premium retouching by our dedicated retoucher, multi-format delivery (press, social, web), short & long video versions, final EPK.
Post-festival
Creative review, file archiving, a structured final EPK, recommendations for the next festival and suggestions for further uses (campaigns, brand book, etc.).
Gallery · 2025 Edition
A glimpse of our visual signature.
Light, movement, elegance — a sample of what we capture during the Festival.
Why us
7 reasons to entrust us with your 2026 Festival.
Based in Cannes
10 years in Cannes: we know the routes, the press contacts, on-the-ground access and the palace hotels. No travel, no time lost on logistics.
Press accreditation
Official press passes, access to restricted areas, red carpet routes mastered. Our teams go where others cannot.
24/7 availability
12 days of full standby, with several teams working in parallel. Need coverage at 6 am or at 3 am? We’ll be there.
Express delivery
Red carpet photos delivered within 1 hour, edited video the next day. Press kit ready for media distribution the following day.
Studio + field
A mobile studio in palace hotels for your portrait sessions + mobile field teams for live coverage. An unbeatable hybrid set-up.
Total confidentiality
NDA as standard, careful handling of sensitive projects (A-list talent, confidential brand activations, private parties). Discretion guaranteed.
⏱ Festival from 13 to 24 May 2026
Which Cannes 2026 events do you want to capture? We’ll build your set-up.
The questions our clients ask before booking
How much does photo/video coverage of the Cannes Film Festival cost?
Our festival packages start at €1,200 excl. VAT for half-day coverage (one red carpet arrival + a short press session). Full 12-day packages with a dedicated photographer and videographer range from €18,000 to €60,000 excl. VAT depending on scope (talent coverage, multiple events, yacht brand activation, final EPK). Every quote is tailor-made: we discuss your objectives in order to propose the right package.
How far in advance should we book a team for the festival?
Ideally between January and March, to enjoy the full choice of teams and the best slots. Bookings in April are still possible, but pricing may change depending on availability. For events during the festival itself (last-minute requests), we keep a reserve team on hand, although availability cannot be guaranteed.
Are you press-accredited at the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes. Our core team is press-accredited every year. We hold passes for the Palais des Festivals, the red carpet, press junkets and official events. For affiliated events (Marché du Film, private brand activations), accreditation is handled in partnership with your team or directly by the organisers.
Can you cover a specific red carpet arrival?
Absolutely. We take up position on the red carpet in advance for the arrival you specify. Several angles are covered (wide crowd shots, mid-shots of the talent, outfit/jewellery details). Photos delivered within the hour for immediate editorial push. An edited 4K video is also available.
Do you work with luxury houses on the gowns/jewellery being worn?
It is one of our specialities. We regularly work with Dior, Chopard, Cartier, Bvlgari and other houses to document the couture gowns, jewellery, watches and accessories worn by talent during the festival. Product detail shots + worn shots + atmosphere + pre-approved press credits.
How many photographers / videographers per project?
It depends on the scope. For straightforward talent coverage: 1 photographer + 1 videographer. For a brand’s full festival coverage: 2-3 photographers on a 24/7 rota + 1-2 videographers + 1 dedicated retoucher + 1 production manager. We adapt the team to your needs, never the other way round.
What are the delivery times during the festival?
Red carpet photos: within 1 hour (selection + express retouching). Press session photos: within 4 hours. Brand event photos: the same evening. Edited 4K video: next day. Complete EPK (selection + B-roll): within 2 days. Final event aftermovie: within 48-72 hours. Delivery via a secure private platform.
Can you protect the confidentiality of a talent or a brand?
Absolutely. An NDA is signed before any brief. Editorial selection is approved by your team before any distribution. Secure storage of rushes, controlled access, and deletion of files on request after delivery. We have regularly handled sensitive projects for 10 years without a single leak.
Do you also cover the Marché du Film and the pavilions?
Yes. The Marché du Film is a professional arena in its own right: international pavilions, B2B deals, industry conferences, networking. We cover the Festival’s high-profile public events as well as this business side. Adapted formats: executive portraits, deal-signing group shots, pavilion atmosphere.
Do you work in French and English?
Yes, naturally. Our team is bilingual in French and English. We regularly work with international clients (US, UK, Italy, the Middle East) who do not speak French. Briefs, deliveries, debriefs: everything can be done in English. Bilingual contractual documentation.
13 — 24 May 2026 · 79th edition
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