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Cannes Film Festival Launches New Competition Dedicated To Immersive Works

“The competition aims to spotlight the next generation of international artists who are redefining storytelling and inventing new narrative-driven experiences that move beyond the traditional two-dimensional cinema screen,” the festival and market said in a statement announcing the initiative. For its inaugural edition, a committee of industry experts and Cannes Film Festival representatives, under the supervision of General Delegate Thierry Frémaux, will select eight immersive works in competition. Additionally, a curated selection of non-competitive works, illustrating the synergy between immersive experiences and cinema, will complement the program.

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