American Pavilion and IndieWire to Host California Day at 2026 Cannes Film Festival
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Christian Zilko
27d ago· 3 min readenNews
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Summary
The American Pavilion, in partnership with IndieWire, is bringing back "California Day" at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The event will feature programming focused on California's role as a premier destination for film and television production, with discussions highlighting the impact of AB 1138 legislation on the industry.
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During the Cannes Film Festival, the American Pavilion is the premiere destination for networking and programming related to the American film industry.
Many conversations will specifically focus on the passage of AB 1138 legislation
The American Pavilion will gather industry leaders for a day of programming about California’s leadership as a global hub for film and television.
