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Cannes Film Festival Launches Industry Symposium for Filmmakers of Color

Updated 2026-05-11 13:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Colour Of Cannes Honours, a new industry symposium focused on filmmakers of color, will launch its inaugural edition at the Cannes Film Festival and Market. The event is organized by industry veterans Deborah Riley Draper and Tiara, with producer Crystine Zhang to be honored.

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‘The Colour Of Cannes Honours:’ Industry Platform For Filmmakers Of Color To Launch At Cannes Market, Estelle Set To Host Event & ‘Josephine’ Producer Crystine Zhang To Be Honoured

EXCLUSIVE: On May 14, the Colour Of Cannes Honours, a new industry symposium focused on filmmakers of colour attending the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Market, will launch its inaugural edition at the Plage des Palmes. The event has been organized by industry vets Deborah Riley Draper and Tiara

2026-05-11 13:08 UTC