What do Cannes first-timers get wrong?

Stephen Follows

Apr 21

Drawing on 575 Cannes veterans, the 2026 rules and a decade of caught-out first-timers, this is what you need to know if you're heading to the Croisette.

2 Comments

The best resource on navigating Cannes!

Thanks for the kick in the Cinando butt!

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