Cannes Film Festival 2025: What We Know So Far
Iris Knobloch, the first female president of the Cannes Film Festival, has been re-elected for a second three-year term by the festival’s board of directors on January 15, 2025.
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, scheduled for May 13-24, 2025, is accepting film submissions, with deadlines approaching in the coming months. Submissions have been open since November 2024.
The deadline for submissions is 25th February for school films for the La Cinef Selection, 3rd March for short films and 14th March for feature films. The festival has announced that the Official Selection will be unveiled in mid-April. Additionally, accreditation for the event will open on February 3.
In other news, Iris Knobloch, the first female president of the Cannes Film Festival, has been re-elected for a second three-year term by the festival’s board of directors on January 15, 2025. Knobloch’s new mandate, beginning in July 2025, will cover the 2026, 2027, and 2028 editions.
“I am profoundly honored to once again receive the trust of our Board of Directors. I take great pride in the success of the past two editions and I am excited to continue this journey alongside our General Delegate Thierry Frémaux and our dedicated teams in the years to come. Together, we will continue working hand in hand to nurture and enhance this magnificent Festival, a unique platform where all films, voices, and talent find their place,” Knobloch said in a statement.
"I also reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that the Festival remains a space of equality and recognition for all, with a special focus on empowering women to showcase their incredible creativity," she added.
The Cannes Film Festival remains one of the most influential and anticipated events on the international film calendar, cementing its place among the "Big Five" major global festivals. The event not only dominates the city’s landscape but also garners global media attention each year.