Tomorrow’s Cannes Film Festival schedule offers a rich blend of creativity, industry expertise, and international collaboration. From early discussions on the role of AI in filmmaking to deep dives into documentary storytelling and global co-productions, the day promises a wide-ranging look at where cinema is heading. With panels, showcases, and networking events spanning from morning to night, there’s something for everyone invested in the future of film.

9:00-10:30: Producers Network | Czech Audiovisual Fund
9:00-10:00: Cannes Next | From Hype to Help: Real-World AI Use Cases Worth Your Time - Breakfast and Conversation | Presented by Cinelytic
9:30-10:30: Cannes Docs | Morning Boost 
10:00-11:15: Cannes Docs | Docs-in-Progress > Brazil Showcase
10:00-11:00: Distributors, Festivals, Platforms: Why Bet on Japanese Cinema? | Presented by JETRO
10:00-11:00: Ireland: a Creative Powerhouse for Production | Presented by Screen Ireland
10:00-11:00: Palestinian Cinema Under the Spotlight I Presented by Arab Cinema Center
10:00-18:00: Shoot the Book! | Rendez-Vous
10:00-18:00: Shoot the Book! x Spotlight Asia | Rendez-Vous
10:00-12:45: Cannes Next | Accelerating Innovation: Shaping the Future | Presented by Disney Accelerato
11:30-12:30: Cannes Docs | Doc Insights > A Pivotal Guide to World Sales and Distribution of Creative Docs
11:30-12:30: Collaboration Case Study: Anatomy of an Authentic Arab Co-Production | Presented by Arab Cinema Center
11:30-12:30: Crossing Channels: Production and VFX in the UK and France I Presented by British Film Commission in partnership with Film France-CNC
11:30-12:30: Pioneering Paths: How Filmmakers Can Forge Their Own Future | Presented by Saudi Film Commission
11:45-13:00: Cannes Docs | Docs-in-Progress > Canada Showcase
14:00-15:00: Cannes Docs | Doc Talk > Film Comment Live: The Voice of Documentary - Ethics & Pragmatics of Audio in Nonfiction
14:00-15:50: Goes To Cannes | Adelaide Film Festival
14:00-18:00: International Film Finance Forum | in Partnership with Winston Baker
14:00-15:00: Cannes Next Virtual Production | The New Brushes: VP and AI in the Filmmaker's Toolkit | Presented by Orbital Studios
15:00-16:00: Visual Defiance: How Independent Cinema Invents its Aesthetics Beyond Borders I Presented by Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA)
15:00-15:45: Cannes Next Virtual Production | The Technology Behind VP| Presented by ROE, IIM, Megapixel, StYpe, Sumo Light
15:15-16:15: Cannes Docs | DAE's 'Ask Me Anything' Consultations
15:30-16:45: Cannes Docs | Meet the Pros - Speed Meetings
15:30-16:30: Investors Circle | Mastering Private Equity for Film Financing: A Practical Guide
15:30-16:30: Spot the Composer | Music in Film: A Leading Character or an Invisible Force?
16:00-16:45: Immersive Spotlights | The Creative Lens: GenAI's Evolving Role in Cinema Across Continents & Festivals
16:15-18:05: Goes to Cannes | Tallinn Black Nights
16:30-17:45: Cannes Docs | The Co-Pro Social Club [Focus Documentary Africa Delegation]
16:45-17:15: Immersive Spotlights | Lacuna: Immersing Yourself in a Work of Memory
17:00-19:00: Cannes Next | Connect Opening Cocktail | Presented by Connect
17:00-18:00: FOCUS 2025 | Key Trends in The Film Sector | Presented by The European Audiovisual Observatory
17:15-18:15: Cannes Docs | Group Consultations
17:15-18:00: Immersive Spotlights | Immersive Experiences and Cultural Venues: from Spectacle to Engagement & Belonging
17:30-19:00: Producers Network | Crossing Borders: Spain & China Film Co-Production Encounter
18:00-20:00: Cannes Next Virtual Production | Film Soho's VP Networking Night | Presented by Film Soho
18:30-19:30: Cannes Docs | Happy Hour - Hosted by IEFTA