Directors

Meet this year’s lineup of visionary filmmakers who will unveil their latest projects!

The Investors Circle is once again offering a rare opportunity for private investors in Cannes to discover and support a selection of bold, high-end feature films at the earliest stage of financing.

The 2026 lineup reflects the importance placed on gender parity and inclusive representation, featuring directors from a wide range of territories – with a particular spotlight on European talent. These acclaimed directors will unveil their exclusive new projects for the very first time in Cannes on 17 May at the Plage des Palmes.

Spanning diverse cinematic styles, languages, and production scales, the eight projects carry budgets from €1M to over €12M — a testament to their artistic ambition and global market potential.

Juho Kuosmanen

Finland

Atsuko Hirayanagi

Japan

Magnus Von Horn

Sweden | Poland

Felipe Gálvez

Chile

Carine Tardieu

France

Emanuel Pârvu

Romania

Ismaël El Iraki

Maroc | France

Noé Debré

France