The inaugural edition of
Cannes International Series Festival
The Cannes International Series Festival (french: Festival International des Séries de Cannes), usually called the Canneseries, is an international television festival held annually in Cannes, France. The festival aims to showcase and promote t ...
is a television festival that took place from 4 to 11 April 2018 in
Cannes,
France. Danish actress
Sidse Babett Knudsen served as the patron of the festival edition.
Israel-Colombian drama series ''
When Heroes Fly
''When Heroes Fly'' ( he, בשבילה גיבורים עפים, Bishvila Giborim Afim, Heroes fly for her) is an Israeli drama television series that was first broadcast in Israel on Keshet 12 in May 2018. The series was created by Omri Givon and l ...
'' won the Best Series of the festival.
Juries
The following juries were named for the festival.
Competition
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Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is an American writer of mystery novels and thrillers. The plots of his novels often involve the resurfacing of unresolved or misinterpreted events in the past, murders, or fatal accidents and have multiple twists. Among his novels a ...
, American writer, Jury President
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Paula Beer, German actress
*Audrey Fouché, French director and screenwriter
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Melisa Sözen
Melisa Sözen (born 6 July 1985) is a Turkish actress.
Biography
Starting her professional career at the very early age of 15, she studied in theatre department of Pera Fine Arts High School. Sözen starred in many Turkish TV hits including ''Ç ...
, Turkish actress
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Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Chilean-Canadian composer
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Michael K. Williams, American actor
Short Form Competition
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Adi Shankar, American actor
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Jessica Barden, English actress
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Ed Solomon, American screenwriter and director
Official selection
In competition
The following series were selected to compete:
Short Form Competition
The following series were selected to compete:
Out of competition
The following series were screened out of competition:
Awards
The following awards were presented at the festival:
*Best Series: ''
When Heroes Fly
''When Heroes Fly'' ( he, בשבילה גיבורים עפים, Bishvila Giborim Afim, Heroes fly for her) is an Israeli drama television series that was first broadcast in Israel on Keshet 12 in May 2018. The series was created by Omri Givon and l ...
'' by Omri Givon
*Best Screenplay: Mette Marit Bølstad for ''State of Happiness''
*Best Music:
Ginge Anvik
Jan Inge “Ginge” Berentsen Anvik (born 25 October 1970, Kōbe, Japan) is a Norwegian composer, known for his film scores. He is often credited as Ginge.
Ginge's film composer debut was the comedy ''Tommys Inferno'' from 2005. His next project ...
for ''State of Happiness''
*Special Interpretation Prize: ''
Miguel'' by Daphna Levin and Tom Salama
*Best Performance:
Francesco Montanari for ''
Cacciatore: The Hunter''
*Best Short Form Series: ''Dominos'' by
Zoé Pelchat Zoé Pelchat is a Canadian film and television director from Quebec. She is most noted for her 2020 short film '' Moon (Lune)'', which was a Prix Iris nominee for Best Live Action Short Film at the 23rd Quebec Cinema Awards in 2021.Jean-Françoi ...
Special award
The following honorary award was presented at the festival:
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Variety'' Icon Award:
Michelle Dockery
References
External links
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2018 in French television
2018
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