International Festival of Creativity in Cannes and photographic production Cannes LIONS
Every June, Cannes becomes the global capital of advertising and creative marketing. For brands, agencies, and production teams attending Cannes Lions, Easy Spaces and Easy Production provide on-the-ground support : photo and film production, location scouting, and event venues across Cannes and the French Riviera, run by a team that has worked the territory for over 23 years.
What is Cannes Lions ?
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the world's most prestigious advertising and creative marketing event. Held annually in the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, it is home to the world's most prestigious advertising awards, celebrating creativity, effectiveness and innovation across the global advertising, marketing and communication industries.
The 73rd edition takes place from 22 to 26 June 2026 at the Palais in Cannes. It gathers more than 15,000 delegates from over 90 countries for five days of talks, awards, and networking. Running every year since 1954, the festival transforms la Croisette into the epicenter of imagination driven by the world's leading advertising agencies.
For anyone working in advertising, marketing, media, or creative tech, it is the single most important week of the year. And it happens right on our doorstep.
Cannes Lions is also a production week
What the official programme doesn't show is how much actual production happens during the festival. While the official talks, awards, and showcases take place inside the Palais, the most influential moments happen offside, at beach activations, private brand houses, yacht parties, and rooftop networking events running all week along the Croisette. Over 1,150 events run across the festival week, and the biggest brands rent private beach clubs along the Croisette for the full week, turning them into hospitality venues.
All of this requires production : content captured on the ground, brand activations photographed and filmed, social content shot daily, interviews and panels recorded. Brands increasingly want professional photo and video coverage of their Cannes Lions presence, produced locally, fast, and to a high standard.
That's exactly what Easy Production does.
How Easy Production supports brands and agencies at Cannes Lions
We are a photo and film production agency based on the French Riviera, with deep roots in Cannes. During Cannes Lions, we help international brands, agencies, and production teams who need local execution they can rely on.
On-the-ground photo and video production
Coverage of your activation, brand house, panel, or event. Photographers and videographers who know Cannes, work fast, and deliver content ready for press and social.
Location scouting and venue sourcing
Need a space for a brand activation, a private dinner, a content shoot, or a press moment during the festival ? We source venues across Cannes and the Riviera, including off-market locations unavailable on public platforms. Be warned : during festival week the biggest brands rent the private beach clubs along the Croisette, so demand is extreme. The earlier you brief us, the better.
Full production coordination
Crew, equipment, logistics, permits, and local suppliers. One point of contact who handles the moving parts so your team can focus on the festival itself.
Local network built over 23 years
The right photographer, the venue owner who answers the phone, the permit contact who knows the festival calendar. This network is the single most valuable thing we bring during a week when everything in Cannes is booked solid.
Why local execution matters during Cannes Lions week
During festival week, Cannes operates at maximum capacity. Hotels are full, venues are booked months ahead, prices peak, and the logistics of moving people and equipment along a saturated Croisette become genuinely difficult. The Palais des Festivals sits at 1 boulevard de la Croisette, just 27 km from Nice Côte d'Azur airport, but during the festival that short distance can take far longer than usual.
A production partner who knows the territory, who already has relationships with local venues and suppliers, and who anticipates these constraints is not a luxury during Cannes Lions. It's the difference between content delivered on time and a missed opportunity during the most visible week of your year.
Plan your Cannes Lions production with us
Whether you need photo and video coverage of your activation, a venue for a brand moment, or full production coordination during Cannes Lions 2026, tell us your brief. Given how fast Cannes books up during festival week, the earlier you reach out, the more we can do.
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FAQs
When and where does Cannes Lions 2026 take place ?
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity takes place in Cannes, France, from 22 to 26 June 2026, at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
What does Easy Production offer during Cannes Lions ?
On-the-ground photo and film production, location and venue scouting, and full production coordination across Cannes and the French Riviera. We help brands and agencies capture and execute their festival presence professionally and locally.
Can you find a venue for a brand activation during festival week ?
Yes, though demand is extreme during Cannes Lions, as major brands book private beach clubs and venues along the Croisette months in advance. We have access to venues including off-market locations, but early briefing is essential.
Do you work with international teams ?
Yes. We regularly support international brands and production companies, with bilingual French/English coordination and full knowledge of Cannes and the Riviera.
How far in advance should we contact you for Cannes Lions ?
As early as possible. During festival week, venues, crews, and suppliers across Cannes are booked solid. The earlier your brief reaches us, the more options we can secure.
