The Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, one of the world’s leading festivals dedicated to corporate films and branded storytelling, have officially opened submissions for their 17th edition. The competition invites filmmakers, production companies, agencies, broadcasters, brands, institutions, film schools and students from around the globe to submit their best corporate films, online video productions, documentaries and reports.
Held annually in Cannes, France, the awards celebrate excellence in corporate audiovisual content and remain the only festival for corporate films hosted in Cannes, a city globally synonymous with cinema and advertising. Founded by Filmservice International in 2010, the festival has steadily grown into a key international platform for recognising high-quality corporate storytelling.
In 2026, the festival is once again set to showcase outstanding creativity, innovation and excellence in corporate media. The programme will culminate in the presentation of the coveted Dolphin Trophies, awarded each September in Cannes on the Côte d’Azur, while submissions remain open until June 18, 2026, offering participants the opportunity to gain international recognition for their work.
New Categories Set Fresh Accents
The 2026 edition continues to feature a wide range of main categories – Corporate Films and Videos, Corporate Online Media, Documentaries and Reports, Production Arts & Crafts, and Student Productions – while introducing new categories that reflect current trends and fresh topics. The documentary section now includes “Lifestyle, Food, and Living”, and the corporate media section is enhanced with “Architecture & Design” and “Films for Holidays and Special Occasions”. With 63 thematic categories available, the festival offers a broad platform to showcase creative work.
Setting the Standard for Excellence
The awards are judged each year by an international and diverse jury made up of film and media experts, creative professionals, and marketing and communications specialists, including former Oscar and Emmy Award winners. Industry professionals interested in contributing to the process are also invited to nominate themselves for jury participation.
Recent winners highlight the festival’s global reach and influence, with awarded work from brands such as Novo Nordisk, Al Jazeera Media Network, Booking.com, Deloitte, HSBC, BMW AG, Switzerland Tourism, Aramco, Tiffany & Co., L’Oréal, Coach, PwC, Unilever, McDonald’s, and Austrian Airlines. With submissions now open for the 17th edition, the competition is once again set to raise the bar for excellence in corporate media.
Early Bird Incentive
All submissions made by March 6, 2026, will receive an early bird discount of 10% on the submission fees.
Further information on the categories, submission fees, and participation conditions can be found on the official festival website at www.cannescorporate.com.
