At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Elyse Salzmann and Jérémie Israël, Partners at Accuracy and both specialists in the media sector, returned to Cannes to meet with investors, banks, producers and distributors from across the film and audiovisual industry.
As one of the industry’s key international gatherings, the Festival provided an opportunity to discuss current transactions and emerging market trends with a wide range of stakeholders. This year’s edition saw strong participation from international investors, particularly from the United States, reflecting continued interest in the content and entertainment sector.
Discussions highlighted several structural trends reshaping the industry, including the diversification of financing sources, ongoing market consolidation and the growing influence of streaming platforms on business models and value creation.
For several years, Accuracy has been supporting producers, distributors and investors in addressing these challenges. The firm’s teams advise on the analysis and valuation of companies, content catalogues and film and television projects, helping clients make informed investment, financing and M&A decisions in a rapidly evolving market.
The conversations held throughout the Festival reinforced the increasing importance of financial and sector expertise in supporting the strategic transactions shaping the future of the film and audiovisual industry.
Read the full article (in French) published by Le Film Français, which covered and analysed the key developments and market trends observed throughout the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
