Global Travelers Awards — Cannes 2026
An intimate, curated dinner celebrating international storytelling and cross-market collaboration.
Official Winners
Donna Smith
Global Traveler Honorary Achievement
Honoring a visionary executive whose career helped bring some of cinema's most influential stories to audiences around the world.
Kieu Chinh
Best Actress — Chrysalis
Directed by Jordan Robert Schulz
Recognizing an exceptional performance that transcends cultures and generations through the universal language of cinema.
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Best Global Market Actor — Au Revoir
Directed by Ronni Castillo
Celebrating an actor whose career continues to connect audiences across continents and international markets.
Sébastien Abdelhamid
Best First Short Film — Ice Ice Bye Bye
Honoring an emerging filmmaker whose debut work announces a powerful new voice in world cinema.
Taqiyeddine Issaad
Best Cross-Market Production — Chronicles from the Siege (Perspective Berlin)
Directed by Abdallah Alkhatib
Recognizing excellence in international collaboration and the ability to bring stories across borders and cultures.
Sir Daniel Winn
Best Autobiographical Work — Chrysalis
Directed by Jordan Robert Schulz
Celebrating a deeply personal artistic journey transformed into a universally resonant cinematic work.
Alicia Fall
Exceptional Global Traveler Special Mention — À cloche pied
Recognizing a filmmaker whose work builds meaningful connections through storytelling and artistic vision.