Many of the high-profile festivals claim to be an Academy Award launchpad. Here's what their track records say.

The Cannes Film Festival wrapped up the evening of May 24 with a Closing Ceremony, with Honey Don't! having the honor of being the final Midnight Screening. The prestigious film event spanned 12 days.

Kyle Kuzma and Winnie Harlow attend the "La Passion De Dodin Bouffant" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2023 in Cannes, France.

The singer attends the amfAR Cannes Gala 30th edition presented by Chopard And Red Sea International Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23 in Cap d'Antibes, France.

Full view CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Denzel Washington attends the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France.

Headlined by Divya Dutta and Neeraj Kabi, the film had its first look unveiled at 2025 Cannes Film Festival’s India Pavilion ...

Vanilla,” which will world premiere at Venice Film Festival in the Venice Days sidebar, has been picked up by Bendita Film ...

Denzel Washington skipped the press conference for his new film, “Highest 2 Lowest,” at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Tuesday after arguing with a photographer on the red carpet. The ...

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York arrives to attend the annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Cannes Gala at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, southern France, Cannes Film Festival, on May 23.