The Quinzaine des Cinéastes (Directors’ Fortnight), one of the most prestigious parallel sections of the Cannes Film Festival, has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition. Renowned for discovering and celebrating new voices in world cinema, the event invites filmmakers to submit their works in the short film, medium-length film, and feature film categories.

Submission Deadlines

Submissions open on November 3, 2025, and will close on the following dates:

• Feature films: March 13, 2026

• Medium-length films: March 2, 2026

• Short films: March 2, 2026

Selection and Organization

Film selection is carried out under the responsibility of the General Delegate of the Quinzaine, appointed by the Board of Directors of the Société des Réalisatrices et Réalisateurs de Films (SRF).
It is important to note that the other official sections of the Cannes Film Festival — Competition, Out of Competition, Un Certain Regard, as well as the Semaine de la Critique and ACID — are managed by separate organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, films must meet the following criteria:

1. Must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

2. For French films, they must not have participated in any festival, either in France or abroad.

3. For international films, they must not have been screened outside their country of origin at any international festival or film event, except in a film market.

4. Must not have been broadcast online or on television, nor commercially released.

5. Must be available for screening at Cannes in DCP or 35 mm print format.

6. Feature films must have a commitment to an exclusive theatrical release in France following the Festival, in accordance with the country’s media chronology regulations.