Photographer & Videographer for the Cannes Film Festival 2026
Complete Festival coverage: red carpet, press junket, brand activations, talent portraits, BTS. Locally accredited team, available 24/7 throughout the 12 days. Book for 2026See our coverageCannes Film Festival 2026 — 79th Edition
Cannes Film Festival 2026: 12 days, an opportunity you can’t miss
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival runs from May 13 to 24, 2026. For 12 days, brands, media and international talent compete for attention along the Croisette, at the Palais of the Festivals and in the city’s luxury palaces. Our team covers all these venues 24/7 throughout the Festival.
Key venues we cover: Palais of the Festivals (red carpet, tapis rouge, photocalls), Carlton, Martinez, Majestic Barrière, JW Marriott, beaches Macé / Royale / Vegaluna, private villas d’Antibes au Cap d’Antibes, yachts anchored in la baie.
Satellite events: Cannes Lions (June), Cannes Yachting Festival (September), MIPIM (March), Cannes Series (April). Nous sommes mobilisables on l’ensemble de ces rendez-vous professionnels qui rythment l’année cannoise.
Jury 2026: 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 announced members.
Official Selection — some 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 the Croisette: beyond the Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux, the 2026 edition attracts 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 selected films and the ambassadors of partner luxury houses (Chopard, L’Oréal, Kering, Campari) complete the red carpet picture.
🎬 Cannes 2026
20 international stars expected: 12 days to capture them
International and French talent announced or expected on the Croisette for the 79th edition.
International Stars
- Scarlett Johansson — one of the most anticipated headliners on the Croisette.
- Demi Moore — expected notably for the amfAR Gala on May 21 at the Hôtel of the Cap-Eden-Roc.
- Kristen Stewart — iconic figure of contemporary cinephilia, regular at prestigious festivals.
- John Travolta — present for the screening of Vol de nuit for Los Angeles, his first feature film as director.
- Cate Blanchett — will give an exceptional masterclass at the Palais of the 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 — actor with a singular career, alternating between art cinema and major productions.
- Woody Harrelson — charismatic figure of American cinema, among the prestigious guests.
- Michelle Yeoh — expected notably for the amfAR Gala.
- Naomi Watts — also associated with the events of this edition.
- Pamela Anderson — expected for the amfAR Gala on May 21.
- Rihanna — her presence is already rumored, possibly for an event around Savage x Fenty.
- Dua Lipa — recently named global ambassador of Nespresso, present on the Croisette.
French Stars
- Marion Cotillard — one of the essential French figures of this edition.
- Léa Seydoux — Croisette regular, highly anticipated again this year.
- Virginie Efira — among the most anticipated French stars.
- Catherine Deneuve — the French cinema legend will be part of it.
- Adèle Exarchopoulos — in the cast of the film Garance by Jeanne Herry, in official competition.
Cannes Film Festival 2026 (79th edition) — your local agency for 10 years
Based in Cannes for over 10 years, Images d’Azur est une référence locale for la couverture photo and vidéo of the Festival. We know by heart the route de la red carpet, Palais access, security protocols, luxury hotels hosting the talent, the yachts in the bay and the best spots de la Croisette.
Our team is press-accredited and bénéficie de relations établies with les institutions of the festival, les attachées de presse of the maisons de luxe and les agents de talents internationaux. Cette implantation locale change tout : aucun frais de déplacement, aucun jand-lag, une réactivité maximale and une connaissance terrain qu’aucun photographe parachuté ne peut égaler.
During the 12 days of the Festival, our teams are available 24/7. Brief in the morning, express delivery during the day, debrief in the evening. We cover both official media needs (press, EPK) and the discreet needs of brands (yacht brand activations, private events, couture gowns worn by actresses).
Our signature at the Festival
10 years in Cannes,
a reputation built edition after edition.
Past work by our agency
They have already trusted us during 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?
Tarifs transparents for 2026. Tailor-made quote adapted to your brand, your setup and your goals.
One evening, one event.
HT
- 1 event photographer
- 1 red carpet + after-event
- 50 retouchingd HD photos
- Express delivery within 6 h
- Droits d'usage 1 an web & social
Photo + video, a full day.
HT
- 1 photographer + 1 videographer
- 8 h coverage on site (hotel, beach, palais)
- Photos + 1-min video capsule
- Delivery J+1
- Unlimited usage rights
12 days, dedicated team, all-inclusive.
HT
- Dedicated team: 2 photographers + 2 videographers + assistant
- Daily coverage
- Daily post-prod deliveries
- BTS · drone · synthesis film
- Extended rights
Custom services available: multi-camera, live streaming, simultaneous translation, complete executive production.
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⏱ Festival from May 13 to 24, 2026
Are you preparing your brand for Cannes 2026? Let’s talk before the opening.
Our 360° offering
Everything our team covers for you during the Festival
A coverage 360° of the Festival: from the red carpet to intimate suite portraits, including yacht brand activations.
Red Carpet
Team in place on red carpet for every climb. Exclusive high-resolution photos delivered within 1h. Official coverage AND privileged angles tailored to your needs (talent, brand, sponsor).
Vidéo Red Carpet & Tapis rouge
4K capture, cinema slow-motion, tight talent shots, crowd panoramas, arrival and exit. Cinema-grade edit delivered J+1 in multi-formats (TV, web, social vertical).
Press Junket & Press Conferences
Photo and video coverage of official press sessions: promotional days, media interviews, conferences at the Palais of the Festivals. Multi-formats ready to distribute.
Reports & Editorial Coverage
Reportages completes for magazines, agences de presse and productions de films. Storytelling visuel quotidien, retour de terrain en temps réel, EPK livré rapidement for distribution.
Festival Event Photo & Video
Galas, private parties, VIP dinners, afterparties, press cocktails, brand activations on the Croisette or yachts. Absolute discretion + magazine quality.
Talent & Celebrity Portraits
Mobile studio installé en luxury hotels (Martinez, Carlton, Majestic). Sessions courtes mais maîtrisées, retouching premium, livraison rapide for vos campagnes presse.
Behind The Scenes (BTS)
Photo and vidéo of the coulisses : préparation of the talents, équipe de production, moments off-cam. Format documentaire or social media short, raconte l’envers of the décor.
Photos for Luxury Houses
Robes couture, joaillerie, montres, accessoires portés par les talents. Détails produits + ambiances + portés. Pour LVMH, Chopard, Cartier, Dior, Boucheron, Bvlgari.
Live Social Content
Real-time production for social networks: Instagram Stories, Reels, feed posts. Brief in the morning, publishable content during the day, continuous feed of your digital presence.
Going further
Premium services to shine in Cannes
Beyond standard coverage, tailor-made setups for brands looking to dominate the conversation during the Festival.
Marché of the Film Coverage
Pavillons internationaux, deals B2B, conférences industry, portraits exécutifs, networking. Images professionnelles for vos communications corporate or rapports annuels.
Private Parties & Gala Dinners
Sécurité absolue, photographe discrand, livraison filtrée respectant strictement la confidentialité of the invités. Systematic NDA, sensitive project management.
Yacht Coverage in the Bay
Brand activations on yachts anchored in the Cannes bay, VIP dinners, exclusive afterparties. Our yacht expertise serving your festival event.
Cannes Lions / Cannes Series
Coverage of sister festivals in June (Cannes Lions — advertising creativity) and October (Cannes Series — TV shows). Adapted to business and industry format.
EPK (Electronic Press Kit)
Pack complete photo + vidéo + B-roll livré sous 48h, format prêt-à-distribuer aux médias. Parfait for productions de films, distributeurs and agences de relations presse.
Personalized Talent Following
1 dedicated photographer for 1 talent over 1 to 12 days. Exhaustive coverage: hotel arrivals, red carpets, conferences, parties, brand events. The standard for international talent.
Our 24/7 method — from brief to express delivery
4 étapes maîtrisées, of the brief de février to la livraison finale post-festival.
Pre-festival (April-May)
Brief, precise planning red carpet climbs, attribution of the accréditations, team selection dedicated to your project, scouting, validation of the lieux and of the matériel.
During the festival (12 days)
Teams on standby 24/7, point quotidien chaque morning, livraison express en J+1 for la presse, J+0 for le social. Suivi temps réel via WhatsApp or Slack.
Post-tournage (J+0 to J+2)
Sélection éditoriale rigoureuse, retouching premium par notre retouchingur dédié, livraison multi-formats (presse, social, web), versions courtes & longues vidéo, EPK final.
Post-festival
Bilan créatif, archive of the fichiers, EPK final structuré, recommandations for le prochain festival, suggestion d’usages additionnels (campagnes, brand book, andc.).
Gallery · 2025 Edition
A glimpse of our visual signature.
Light, movement, elegance — a sample of what we capture during the Festival.
Why us
7 raisons de nous confier votre Festival 2026.
Cannes Presence
10 ans to Cannes : known routes, press contacts, field access, hôtels palaces. Aucun déplacement, aucune perte de temps logistique.
Press Accreditations
Official press cards, access to restricted zones, red carpet routes mastered. Nos équipes move where others can’t.
24/7 Availability
12 days de full standby, multiple teams in parallel. Want coverage at 6 AM or 3 AM? Nous y sommes.
Express Delivery
Photos livrées sous 1h on red carpet, vidéo montée J+1. Press kit prêt for distribution presse dès le lendemain.
Studio + Field
Mobile studio in luxury hotels for vos sessions portrait + mobile field teams for live coverage. Une organisation hybride imbattable.
Total Confidentiality
NDA systématique, sensitive project handling (talents A-list, brand activations confidentielles, private events). Discrétion garantie.
⏱ Festival from May 13 to 24, 2026
Which Cannes 2026 events do you want to capture? We’ll build your setup.
Questions our clients ask before booking
How much does photo/video coverage for the Cannes Film Festival cost?
Our festival packages start at €1,800 excl. VAT for a half-day coverage (one red carpet + brief press session). Full 12-day packages with dedicated photographer and videographer range between €18,000 and €60,000 excl. VAT depending on scope (talent follow-up, multi-events, yacht brand activation, final EPK). Each quote is bespoke: we discuss your goals to propose the right formula.
Starting from quand faut-il réserver une équipe for le festival ?
Ideally between January and March to benefit from full team availability and the best slots. April bookings remain possible but pricing may evolve based on availability. For events during the festival itself (last-minute needs), we keep a reserve team but without availability guarantee.
Are you press-accredited at the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes. Our main team is press-accredited every year. We have credentials for the Palais of the Festivals, the red carpet, press junkets and official events. For affiliated events (Marché of the Film, private brand activations), accreditations are handled in partnership with your team or directly by organizers.
Pouvez-vous couvrir une red carpet spécifique ?
Absolument. Nous nous positionnons en avance on le red carpet for la montée que vous nous indiquez. Plusieurs angles couverts (large foule, plan poitrine talent, détail tenue/joaillerie). Photos livrées in l’heure for push éditorial immédiat. Vidéo montée 4K disponible aussi.
Do you work with luxury houses for worn gowns/jewelry?
It’s one of our specialties. We regularly work with Dior, Chopard, Cartier, Bvlgari and other houses documenting couture gowns, jewelry, watches and accessories worn by talent during the festival. Product detail photos + on-wear + atmospheres + pre-validated press credits.
How many photographers / videographers per project?
Cela dépend of the périmètre. Pour un suivi talent simple : 1 photographer + 1 videographer. Pour une couverture festival complète d’une marque : 2-3 photographes en rotation 24/7 + 1-2 vidéastes + 1 retouchingur dédié + 1 directeur de production. Nous adaptons l’équipe to vos besoins, jamais l’inverse.
What are delivery deadlines during the festival?
Photos red carpet : sous 1 heure (sélection + retouching express). Photos session presse : sous 4 heures. Brand event photos: J+0 same evening. Vidéo montée 4K : J+1. EPK complete (sélection + B-roll) : J+2. Aftermovie événement final : sous 48-72h. Livraison via plateforme privée sécurisée.
Can you handle confidentiality for talent or brand?
Absolutely. Systematic NDA before any brief. Editorial selection validated by your team before any distribution. Secure rush storage, controlled access, file destruction upon your request after delivery. We regularly handle sensitive projects without any leak for 10 years.
Do you also cover the Marché of the Film and pavilions?
Yes. The Marché of the Film is a professional ground in its own right: international pavilions, B2B deals, industry conferences, networking. We cover both the Festival’s public events and this business dimension. Adapted format: executive portraits, deal group shots, pavilion atmosphere.
Do you work in French and English?
Oui, naturellement. Our team is bilingue français-anglais. Nous travaillons régulièrement with of the clients internationaux (US, UK, Italie, Moyen-Orient) qui ne parlent pas français. Briefs, livraisons, débriefings : tout est possible en anglais. Documentation contractuelle bilingue.
May 13 — 24, 2026 · 79th edition
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for Cannes 2026.
The best Festival teams get booked starting January. Video brief within 24h. Tailor-made quote for your brand, your talent, your goals.
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