Iris Knobloch Re-Elected as Cannes Film Festival President for Second Term

Knobloch, the first female president of Cannes, will continue her leadership through 2028, focusing on artistic excellence and emerging talent.

Iris Knobloch has been unanimously re-elected by the Cannes Film Festival board for a second three-year term, continuing her presidency until 2028.
Knobloch, a former Warner Bros. executive, became the first woman to lead the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, succeeding Pierre Lescure.
Under her leadership, the festival has maintained its policy of requiring theatrical releases for competition films, shaping its relationship with streaming platforms.
Knobloch plans to prioritize artistic excellence, creative freedom, and equality, with a focus on empowering women in the film industry.
The 78th Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to run from May 13-24, 2025, with the official selection announcement expected in mid-April.