The Colour of Cannes Honours

The Colour of Cannes meets the growing demand for elevated, inclusive storytelling in community at the Marche du Film while creating visibility for the storytellers amplifying culturally forward and rooted work.

The Colour of Cannes Honours launches as a thoughtfully designed platform within the Marché du Film at the legendary Cannes Film Festival—created to meet the growing demand for elevated, meaningful engagement around global storytelling that celebrates the richness of diverse cultures.

The Colour of Cannes Honours spotlights visionary creators whose work embodies Cannes’ artistic rigor and global influence, while creating access, recognition, connection, and cultural leadership for a new generation. Purposefully developed and curated, this seminal programming will help shape a new Cannes tradition.

Co-Founder | Deborah Riley Draper

Co-Founder | Tiara Chesmer-Williams