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Premiering today at @festivaldecannes 15:00 / Théâtre Croisette / Quinzaine DOUBLE FREEDOM by Lisandro Alonso Produced by Viola Fügen (ACE Germany) Co-produced by Gilles Chanial (ACE Luxembourg) 18:30 / Salle Agnès Varda / Special Screenings LES MATINS MERVEILLEUX by Avril Besson Produced by Christophe Audeguis (ACE France)

Premiering today at @festivaldecannes 14:00 / Grand Théâtre Lumière / Official Competition ALL OF A SUDDEN by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Produced by Bettina Brokemper (ACE Germany) 10:00 / Grand Théâtre Lumière / Official Competition GENTLE MONSTER by Marie Kreutzer Co-produced by Jonas Dornbach (ACE Germany), Janine Jackowski (ACE Germany), Jean-Christophe Reymond (ACE France), Marie Kjellson (ACE Sweden)

Premiering today at @festivaldecannes 18:00 / Grand Théâtre Lumière / Official Competition FATHERLAND by Pawel Pawlikowski Produced by Mario Gianani (ACE Italy)

Premiering today at @festivaldecannes 15:00 / Grand Théâtre Lumière / Official Competition NAGI NOTES by Koji Fukada Co-produced by Si En Tan (ACE Singapore) 18:30 / Grand Théâtre Lumière / Official Competition LIFE OF A WOMAN by Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet Produced by David Thion (ACE France) Co-produced by Jacques-Henri Bronckart (ACE Belgium) 19:15 / Salle Debussy / Un Certain Regard TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA by Jane Schoenbrun Produced by Daniel Bekerman (ACE Canada) Opening Film Un Certain Regard

Films by ACE producers premiering today at @festivaldecannes 19:00 / Grand Théâtre Lumière / Out of Competition THE ELECTRIC KISS by Pierre Salvadori Produced by Philippe Martin (ACE France) Co-produced by Jacques-Henri Bronckart (ACE Belgium) Opening Film Cannes 2026

Europe needs cinema. Cinema needs Europe. 🎬🇪🇺 Thousands of cinema professionals, including prominent directors, authors, actors and industry leaders from across Europe and beyond have come together around this simple but urgent message: Europe needs cinema. Cinema needs Europe. They have signed an Open Letter calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament and Member States to preserve and reinforce the MEDIA programme as a major instrument of support for European independent cinema. For more than 35 years, MEDIA has helped European stories travel across borders supporting independent production, theatrical distribution, festivals, training, and a thriving audiovisual ecosystem across the continent. Today, that success story is under threat. As part of negotiations on the EU budget for 2028–2034, the European Commission proposes to integrate MEDIA into the new AgoraEU programme. While the overall budget may increase, the current proposal offers no guaranteed, dedicated funding for the film and audiovisual sector. The text remains vague with no assurance that the key actions that made MEDIA successful will continue. The open letter celebrates MEDIA's role in promoting cultural diversity, artistic freedom, jobs, innovation and European soft power, and calls for the programme's future to be secured and its resources reinforced. The petition is still open. Add your name here through the link in our bio. At Cannes this year, the slogan "Europe needs cinema" will appear on badges worn by attendees, a small but visible sign of solidarity for European cinema. This letter was initiated by a coalition of European associations including Europa International, Europa Distribution, European Producers Club, FERA, SAA, ATC (Audiovisual Training Coalition) and FAME.

Applications are now open for the 8th edition of the ACE Series Special! A hands-on workshop for experienced producers who want to deepen their knowledge of developing and producing TV drama series for an international audience and/or integrate a series division into their companies. The programme takes place 2 - 7 November 2026 in Lübeck, Germany thanks to the support of the Netherlands Film Fund, MOIN Filmförderung and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. Application deadline is 15 June 2026, more information and how to apply can be found through the link in our bio.

🎬 Bratislava is hosting a gathering of international film producers as part of the ACE Annual Reunion. ACE Producers is a leading European platform for independent producers, focused on fostering collaboration as well as developing the business and adaptive skills needed in a rapidly changing audiovisual landscape. 🌍 Through top-level training, it supports producers in tracking trends, building new partnerships, leveraging technology, and implementing sustainable practices. Slovakia was also represented at the event by Zuzana Bieliková from the Slovak Film Commission, who presented the country as an attractive destination for international film productions. 🎥 She highlighted filming opportunities, support schemes for the audiovisual industry, and the potential of the local creative environment. We are pleased that this important event is taking place in Bratislava this year, allowing us to be part of the discussion on the future of European cinema. ✨ The event in Slovakia is organized by Silvia Panáková from Arina Film, contributing to the development of international film cooperation. 🤝

We were happy to conclude the ACE 35 Annual Programme in Modra, Slovakia with the Business Prospects Workshop. A huge thank you to all the producers and consultants! We’re excited to stay in Slovakia for a bit longer for the ACE Annual Reunion in Bratislava. The ACE Business Prospects Workshop and the Annual Reunion are supported by the Netherlands Film Fund, Slovak Audiovisual Fund, Košice Region Film Office and SAPA - Slovak Audiovisual Producers’ Association.

Exciting news! Here are the twelve producers selected for the fifth ACE Leadership Special. The ACE Leadership Special allows producers to take time out to examine themselves, their companies and their teams. The programme gives them the tools to recognise and harness their capabilities and innate skills, raising their confidence to be able to provide effective leadership for their production companies and to create work environments which are effective, productive and harmonious. The programme is supported by the Netherlands Film Fund, FilmCamp Norway and CFAP. Find the full selection in our bio.

Exciting news from Cannes! Here are the films (co-)produced by ACE members amongst the first titles announced for @festivaldecannes 2026. Find the full list in our bio.

We are proud to announce the selected producers (and their mentors) for the fifth edition of the ACE Mentoring Programme EU! This programme aims to support emerging producers in reaching the next level of their careers and extending their international network by offering them the opportunity to learn from established mentors from within ACE Producers Network actively working within the international film industry. Each selected producer has been carefully matched to a mentor according to their specific needs. This tailor-made programme includes (online) meetings throughout the year, with the intent to share collective knowledge with a new generation of producers. Find out more through the link in our bio.