Canneseries Artistic Director on Hosting ‘White Lotus’ Producer and Luring International Talent, From Adam Scott to Noah Hawley and Jisoo
The Canneseries Festival, held annually in Cannes, has solidified its identity as a premier TV event since MipTV's 2025 relocation to London. Under artistic director Albin Lewi, the 2026 edition attracted high-profile talent including Adam Scott, Noah Hawley, and K-pop star Jisoo, alongside a major coup with 'The White Lotus' producer David Bernad discussing the upcoming France-set season. The festival blends public screenings with a boutique industry program fostering international collaborations, supported by strong relationships and word-of-mouth appeal. Canneseries maintains editorial independence with backing from Canal+ while expanding its global footprint.
- ▪David Bernad, producer of 'The White Lotus,' made his first public comments about the upcoming France-filmed season at Canneseries, a result of connections facilitated by the festival.
- ▪Artistic director Albin Lewi helped broker relationships between the 'White Lotus' team and French officials, aiding the show’s production move to Paris and St. Tropez.
- ▪The 2026 festival featured premieres of Richard Gadd’s 'Half Man,' Apple TV+’s 'Star City,' and AMC+/Shudder’s 'The Terror: Devil in Silver.'
- ▪Canneseries fosters industry networking through curated workshops and masterclasses, leading to real-world collaborations like the founding of production company Act4 by Icelandic producers who met at the event.
- ▪Korean pop star Jisoo’s participation highlights the festival’s growing international reach, built through years of relationship-building in the Asian entertainment industry.
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