The Camera d'Or, one of the Cannes Film Festival's most prestigious prizes, honors each year a debut feature presented in the official selection or in the parallel sections. The list of competition films for the Camera d'Or 2026 has just been unveiled, following the announcement of the films in the official selection.
This prize, which highlights youth, the emotion of first works, and a sense of freshness as a driving force, helps to underline the talent of young emerging filmmakers on the world stage. Last year, the jury had awarded The President's Cake by Hasan Hadi.
Among past winners, we also name acclaimed filmmakers such as Jim Jarmusch, Jafar Panahi, Ildikó Enyedi, Steve McQueen and Anthony Chen. So, who will win this récompense at the conclusion of this Festival de Cannes 2026? Find out right away the films en lice. The answer on May 23!
Note that Thierry Frémaux has announced that additional films will be added to the official selection in the coming days. Moreover, the lineups for the Quinzaine des Cinéastes and the Semaine de la Critique have yet to be revealed. So stay tuned to discover the additional films in competition for the 2026 Camera d'Or.
