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Why does culture matter for Europe’s future? 🎨🎭

On World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we highlight the power of culture to open minds, strengthen democracy, and build bridges between people. Culture is a driver of prosperity, sustainable development, and peace.

Creative Europe programme fosters cultural diversity, promotes artistic expression and boost the economic potential of the creative industries.

Mark your calendars 📅✨

On 28 May, the spotlight turns to the 2026 European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards as the Grand Prix and Public Choice Award winners are revealed 🏆

Join us in celebrating 30 exceptional heritage achievements from 18 countries, honouring the projects, places and people keeping Europe’s cultural heritage vibrant and relevant for future generations.

Supported by Creative Europe, the Awards highlight inspiring stories and outstanding cultural heritage dedication across Europe.

Ready to meet this year’s winners? 👀

The new #CannesMakers group has officially landed in Cannes! 🎉

Over the next few days, these selected emerging film professionals will dive into our immersive training program — designed to sharpen their skills, expand their networks and help them on their film career journey.

It’s set to be an exciting experience for them — with hands-on workshops, collaborative sessions and inspiring exchanges with industry experts.

We’re thrilled to welcome them to the Marché and wish them an inspiring and unforgettable journey in Cannes! 🌟

📌 Cannes Makers is organized with the support of Creative Europe MEDIA (@creative.eu).

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#MDF26 #MarcheDuFilm #Cannes2026

These are the #EUPL shortlisted authors from Luxembourg and Moldova

🇱🇺 “General doubts about the future course of events” is an exploration of life’s constant shifts. Elise Schmit captures a collection of portraits in moments of change, doubts, longing, and hope. From a beached whale to a lonely swimmer, each story traces the tension between what’s lost and what’s yet to come.

🇲🇩 In “Here Is Both Heaven and Hell”, Paula Erizanu traces the story of the Republic of Moldova from the 1903 to today's conflicts. Through her grandmother’s memories and her own voice,she builds a layered, polyphonic portrait of a region shaped by loss and resilience.

📚 A powerful voice from Moldova and an emotive voice from Luxembourg, shortlisted for the European Union Prize for Literature.

These are the #EUPL shortlisted authors from Luxembourg and Moldova

🇱🇺 “General doubts about the future course of events” is an exploration of life’s constant shifts. Elise Schmit captures a collection of portraits in moments of change, doubts, longing, and hope. From a beached whale to a lonely swimmer, each story traces the tension between what’s lost and what’s yet to come.

🇲🇩 In “Here Is Both Heaven and Hell”, Paula Erizanu traces the story of the Republic of Moldova from the 1903 to today's conflicts. Through her grandmother’s memories and her own voice,she builds a layered, polyphonic portrait of a region shaped by loss and resilience.

📚 A powerful voice from Moldova and an emotive voice from Luxembourg, shortlisted for the European Union Prize for Literature.

Stories in Motion since 1991.

For 35 years, the MEDIA programme has helped European films, series and games travel across borders and reach audiences throughout Europe.

Celebrating the people, stories and creativity that continue to move us.

#MEDIA35 #CreativeEuropeMEDIA #StoriesInMotion

There’s an invisible bond that connects us all
They breach our divides to reach us.
They are a language we all understand.
A mirror of our diversity.
Stories in motion.

#MEDIA35 #CreativeEuropeMEDIA #StoriesInMotion

Whatever space we’re in.
Whatever form they take.
Whatever the future holds.
They’re the culture we share.
Stories in motion.

#MEDIA35 #CreativeEuropeMEDIA #StoriesInMotion

🚨 Do you use heritage to inspire dialogue and democratic participation?

The first edition of the Simone Veil Prize is now open for applications! Co-funded by the Creative Europe programme, the Prize recognises initiatives leveraging heritage and places of memory to promote civic engagement, education, and democratic values. Europe’s shared history is shaped by the contributions of many cultures, including Jewish cultural heritage, and this action reflects that.

Good to know:
🏆 5 categories
🏆 Up to 25 finalists
🏆 5 Grand Prix winners receiving €10,000 each
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026 (23:59 CET)
🎉 Ceremony at the end of the year

Named after Simone Veil (1927-2017), the Prize honours the legacy of a Jewish Holocaust survivor who dedicated her life to reconciliation, passionately promoting human rights and European unity. As the first President of the European Parliament, she campaigned against Anti-Semitism and fought for a unified Europe of shared ideals, making her a powerful symbol of the values the Prize seeks to celebrate.

Find info about the requirements and apply now through the link in bio.

Creative Europe MEDIA Daily 🎬

Today was all about the people and ideas shaping the future of European audiovisual creation 🇪🇺

Creative Europe MEDIA Desks from across Europe gathered in Cannes to exchange perspectives and strengthen collaborations beyond borders, languages and industries.

The day also highlighted MEDIA-supported innovation projects redefining the sector: Houston AI, Publikum & Smart Nina.

New technologies, new audiences, new ways to circulate stories.
35 years later, MEDIA continues to move European cinema forward.

“Jusqu’ici tout va bien.” 🎥

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #Cannes2026 #MarchéduFilm #StoriesInMotion

From France to Lithuania, one shared mission. 🎬

At the @marchedufilm , we sat down with the MEDIA Desks from France and Lithuania to talk about what European collaboration looks like and why it matters.

Because whether you’re in Paris or Vilnius, MEDIA is there to help your story travel.

35 years of connecting creators. 35 years of making European cinema stronger, together.

🎥 Watch the full interview

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #MarchéduFilm #Cannes2026 #EuropeanCinema

Behind every European film that travels the world, there’s a moment like this. A conversation, a handshake, a project coming to life. At the @marchedufilm, borders disappear directors, producers and distributors from across Europe come together to co-create stories that none of them could tell alone. Creative Europe MEDIA is here to make sure those stories find their way to you.

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #EuropeanCinema#MarcheDuFilm #Cannes2026

Behind every European film that travels the world, there’s a moment like this. A conversation, a handshake, a project coming to life. At the @marchedufilm, borders disappear directors, producers and distributors from across Europe come together to co-create stories that none of them could tell alone. Creative Europe MEDIA is here to make sure those stories find their way to you.

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #EuropeanCinema#MarcheDuFilm #Cannes2026

Behind every European film that travels the world, there’s a moment like this. A conversation, a handshake, a project coming to life. At the @marchedufilm, borders disappear directors, producers and distributors from across Europe come together to co-create stories that none of them could tell alone. Creative Europe MEDIA is here to make sure those stories find their way to you.

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #EuropeanCinema#MarcheDuFilm #Cannes2026

Behind every European film that travels the world, there’s a moment like this. A conversation, a handshake, a project coming to life. At the @marchedufilm, borders disappear directors, producers and distributors from across Europe come together to co-create stories that none of them could tell alone. Creative Europe MEDIA is here to make sure those stories find their way to you.

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #EuropeanCinema#MarcheDuFilm #Cannes2026

Behind every European film that travels the world, there’s a moment like this. A conversation, a handshake, a project coming to life. At the @marchedufilm, borders disappear directors, producers and distributors from across Europe come together to co-create stories that none of them could tell alone. Creative Europe MEDIA is here to make sure those stories find their way to you.

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #EuropeanCinema#MarcheDuFilm #Cannes2026

Behind every European film that travels the world, there’s a moment like this. A conversation, a handshake, a project coming to life. At the @marchedufilm, borders disappear directors, producers and distributors from across Europe come together to co-create stories that none of them could tell alone. Creative Europe MEDIA is here to make sure those stories find their way to you.

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #EuropeanCinema#MarcheDuFilm #Cannes2026

Behind every European film that travels the world, there’s a moment like this. A conversation, a handshake, a project coming to life. At the @marchedufilm, borders disappear directors, producers and distributors from across Europe come together to co-create stories that none of them could tell alone. Creative Europe MEDIA is here to make sure those stories find their way to you.

#CreativeEuropeMEDIA #MEDIA35 #EuropeanCinema#MarcheDuFilm #Cannes2026

What makes culture truly thrive? 🌍✨ 

Diversity fuels creativity, innovation and belonging. On #IDAHOT, we celebrate open and inclusive societies, where everyone is free to express who they are and take part in cultural life without fear or discrimination. 🌈

Because protecting equality means protecting dignity, freedom and the right to be yourself. 💙

Stand up for inclusion, respect and equal rights for all.