Sargent‑Disc at Festival de Cannes 2026

Another wonderful Cannes in the books! This year it was great to see UK independent features take a focus. From the world premier of I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning from Clio Barnard, backed by BBC film and the BFI, to landmark double selection from National Film and Television School students, Left Behind, Still Standing  and Pickled, being selected for the La Cinef – student competition.

Guests on the beachfront

At Sargent‑Disc, we were delighted to host our 11th International Producers Reception this year. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it another truly memorable occasion. It’s always a highlight for us to come together with our friends and partners across the international production community.

This year is particularly meaningful for us as we celebrate 40 years of supporting the film and television industry. Over the past four decades, we’ve been privileged to work alongside productions of all sizes, delivering trusted payroll and residuals services, expert production accounting, as well as production accounting tools and solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the filmmaking process.

Through our specialised tools and solutions, including our Digital Production Office® suite and end‑to‑end digital payroll workflows, we help production and accounts teams operate with greater accuracy, efficiency and flexibility at every stage of the filmmaking process.

If you’d like to learn more about how we can support your production, please get in touch at sales@sargent-disc.com or visit our services and products page.

We are deeply thankful for the relationships we’ve built over the decades and the continued trust placed in us. Being part of so many productions’ journeys has been a privilege, and we look forward to supporting the industry for many more years to come.

Special thanks to our partners of the reception the British Film Commission, Canadian Media Producers Association, Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films Independent Film and Television Alliance, Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television, Production Guild UK, Screen Australia, Screen Producers Ireland and New Zealand Film Commission for their support with the event.

Aine Moriarty, Laurence Sargent, Gregg Schwenk
Max Rumney
Maryllis Gonzales, Sasha Hadden
Jackie Brenneman
Anna Mansi, Moses Nyachae, Lara Sargent, Nigel Walde
Jonathan Blair, Judith Chan
Vinca Jarret, Jenny Walker, Nick Hirschkorn
Victoria Davis, Chantelle De Carvalho, Elli Nakamichi
Sarik Malde
David Donoghue, Sarah Mckenzie, Susan Kirby, James Hickey
Sarah Mckenzie, Immy Mohr
Neil Hatton, Adrian Wotton, Laurence Sargent
Markus Deutsch, Michael Von Wolkenstein
Lewis Coates, Ali Doyle
Laurence Sargent, Daniela Kirchner, Isabel Davis
Laura Sivis, Roger Shakes
Lara, Laurence Speech
Lara and Laurence Sargent
John Dazheng, Jiao Hongfen, Jackie Brenneman
Hannah Wylie, Caroline Stern, Waterloo Ezaki
Bertrand Moullier
Fozia O’dowd, Liza Carmel, Ben Hughes
Sarah McKenzie, Max Rumney, Lara Sargent

We were proud to sponsor the Women in Film and Television brunch hosted by Coutts. A standout event that brought together an exceptional group of industry professionals leading and shaping the industry. More than just networking, it was a space for real conversation, shared ideas and celebration of talent across film and television.

Sargent-Disc team at the WFTV Brunch

Sargent Disc at Cannes 2025

The team was excited to be back in France last week for the opening weekend of the 78th Festival de Cannes. Sargent-Disc got involved in several great events that brought international delegates together.

At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, several British productions have garnered significant attention, showcasing the UK’s diverse cinematic talent.

Harry Lighton’s Pillion, a BFI backed production, received the festivals longest standing ovation, averaging 7.3 minutes, making it one of the most warmly received films of the festival. Premiering in the Un Certain Regard section, the film is nominated for both the Caméra d’Or and Queer Palm. Akinola Davis Jr’s My Fathers Shadow, also showcased Un Certain Regard and nominated for the Caméra d’Or, is being celebrated for its intimate storytelling and cultural significance as the first Nigerian film to be selected for Cannes’ Official Selection. My Fathers Shadow is also backed by the BFI and was developed by BBC Film.

The Caméra d’Or, which recognises the best first feature film, will be awarded on Saturday, May 24.

The Sargent-Disc International Producers Reception

This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Sargent-Disc International Producers Reception, held at the Members Club, Plage du Festival on Saturday 17th May! It’s was a landmark year as it is also the 10th anniversary of DPO (Digital Purchase Order) and the launch of APA. Read more about the exciting new feature here.

 It was amazing to catch up with familiar faces and meet some new ones too, all over a fun evening of drinks, chats, and great company! Huge thanks to everyone who came along, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did (and that your shoes survived the sand)!

Special thanks to our partners of the reception the British Film Commission, Canadian Media Producers Association, Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films Independent Film and Television Alliance, Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television, Production Guild of Great Britain, Screen Australia, Screen Producers Ireland and New Zealand Film Commission for their support with the event.

If you missed any contact information or would just like to reach out to us please email marketing@sargent-disc.com

Women in Film and Television Brunch

We were proud to once again sponsor the annual Women in Film and Television (WFTV) brunch, hosted aboard the very stylish Coutts boat on Sunday 18th May. It was a brilliant chance for women, whether seasoned pros or just starting out, to connect, share insights, and chat about the ever-evolving world of film and TV (with a pretty great view, too!)

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Speed Dating for Entertainment Industry Professionals

This year, Cast & Crew and Sargent Disc proudly sponsored the 2nd annual Speed Dating for Entertainment Industry Professionals, brilliantly organised by the fabulous Vinca Jarrett. Filled with rapid-fire questions and professional sparks, it was a lively, energising event brimming with fun, connection, and creative chemistry.

Sargent-Disc returns to France for the 77th Festival de Cannes

Members of the team were pleased to return to France last week for the opening weekend of the 77th Festival de Cannes. Sargent-Disc were involved in a number of events designed to bring together international delegates.

Festival Winners

With the festival having wrapped on Saturday 25th May, we reflect on the winners. The prestigious Palme d’Or was awarded to Sean Baker’s Anora – the US comedy-drama follows a sex worker who must fend off the parents of a Russian oligarch who are keen to action an annulment after she finds herself married to him.

Jacque Audiard’s Emilia Perez took home the best actress prize shared by Adriana Paz, Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofia Gascon and Selena Gomez. Whereas Jesse Plemons took the award for best actor for Yorgas Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness.

Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas was met with a standing ovation as he was presented with an honorary Palme d’Or by Francis Ford Coppola.

View the full list of winners here.

The Sargent-Disc International Producers Reception

For the ninth time, Sargent-Disc hosted the International Producers Reception at the Members Club, Plage du festival on Saturday 18th May. Producers and financiers came together in a relaxed setting to establish new relationships and build on existing ones. The company gives thanks to the British Film Commission, International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF), New Zealand Film Commission, Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT), The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) and Screen Producers Ireland for their support with the event.

Women in Film and Television Brunch

The team was proud to sponsor the annual brunch held by Women in Film and Television (WFTV) again, held on the Coutts boat on Sunday 19th May. The event offered the opportunity for women, established and new to their careers, to meet and converse about the state of the industry.

Sargent-Disc to set off for the 77th Festival de Cannes

Sargent-Disc, a Cast & Crew company, is pleased to be returning to Cannes this year for the 77th edition of the film festival. Members of the team will be in attendance for the opportunity to meet with industry professionals alongside hosting/supporting several festival events.

UK and Irish Films at Cannes

UK and Irish films will have an impressive representation this year at the festival, including three films from Dublin, London and Belfast-based production company Element Pictures. Andrea Arnold’s sixth Feature Bird starring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski will be featured in Competition – Arnold’s fourth time – and produced by House Productions, counting BBC Film and BFI within the funders. The esteemed Directors’ Fortnight’s Carrosse d’Or award will also be presented to Arnold this year.

Yorgas Lanthimos’ latest collaboration with Element Pictures, Kinds of Kindness, also sits in Competition whilst Santosh, Sandyha Suri’s neo-noir narrative debut with UK company Good Chaos plays in Un Certain Regard.

Events

Sargent-Disc is honoured to be supporting two important events at the festival this year. The Women in Film and Television Brunch, on Sunday 19th May, and our own International Producers Reception, on Saturday 18th May, will both be opportunities for industry figures to network and celebrate the latest successes in UK Film.

Sargent-Disc Team Attending:

Dr. Laurence Sargent (Director, Sargent-Disc; Co-Head of International, Cast & Crew)

Lara Sargent (Director, Sargent-Disc; Co-Head of International, Cast & Crew)

Sarah McKenzie (Business Development Consultant)

Imogen Mohr (Sales and Marketing Administrator)

Contact Us

If you have an enquiry, or would like to meet with a member of the team, please contact us at cannes@sargent-disc.com