26 Attendees
Ela Ilham Schoening
+ 2 Guests
author, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, storyboard artist, voice artist, writer
Ekaterina Pavlova
animator, director, documentary filmmaker, filmmaker, marketing professional, screenwriter, voice actor
Cannes Film Festival 2026 Stage 32 Meetup (OFFICIAL)
| Where: |
Brown Sugar Gastro Pub Le Carre d'Or, 17 Rue des Frères Pradignac Cannes, France |
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| When: |
Sunday, May 17th 6:00PM - add to calendar |
| Created 5 days ago | |
| Updated 5 days ago |
About the meetup
Please note: the correct time is 6:00pm local time in Cannes
Those who have attended Cannes over the last decade know that the Stage 32 Cannes Meetup has become one of the most anticipated and talked-about gatherings of the entire festival. It’s where real connections are made, collaborations begin, and the global creative community comes together in a meaningful way.
This year, we’re excited to bring that experience to a new home.
For 2026, the Stage 32 Cannes Meetup will be held as part of our Stage 32 Pop-Up Bar Event: RB & Gary’s Brown Sugar, where we’ll be taking over the iconic Brown Sugar Gastro Pub for the full weekend. Located in the heart of Cannes on the Carré d’Or, Brown Sugar is one of the festival’s most well-known and beloved gathering spots, making it the perfect setting to combine the magic of Cannes with the magic of Stage 32.
We couldn’t be prouder to partner with Brown Sugar's owner, Gary, to create an unforgettable experience for our community.
Join Stage 32 Founder & CEO Richard “RB” Botto, Managing Director Amanda Toney, and Head of Community Ashley Smith, along with creatives and industry professionals from around the world, for an evening of connection, conversation, and opportunity.
If you have a film at Cannes, we’d love to celebrate you, please let us know in the comments below!
If you’ll be attending Cannes and are interested in volunteering with the Stage 32 team during the festival, please email Ashley at Community@Stage32.com.
Event Details:
Event: Stage 32 Cannes 2026 Meetup
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm local Cannes time
Location: RB & Gary’s Brown Sugar
Le Carré d’Or
17 Rue des Frères Pradignac
06400 Cannes, France
Brown Sugar offers a standout selection of beer and wine, including Brewdog Punk IPA on tap, a locally brewed English-style Pale Ale, Belgian beers, and traditional German and French lagers. Their wine list highlights small independent growers, with most selections exclusive within Cannes, and they’ve built a reputation for expertly crafted gin offerings.
We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable night in Cannes!
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Hi Ashley,
I hope you’re doing well!
I came across the Stage 32 Cannes Meetup for May and saw that you’re looking for volunteers. I would absolutely love to be involved. It would be a real pleasure to support the event and contribute in any way that’s helpful.
I speak both French and English fluently, which I imagine could be useful on-site, especially in Cannes. I’ll also already be in town during the festival, as my family has a place there, so I’m very flexible and available.
I’ve always admired how Stage 32 brings creatives together in such a meaningful way, and it would truly mean a lot to me to help create that experience for others while also being part of it.
Please let me know if there’s anything you’d like from me or how I can best support.
Thank you so much, and I’d be thrilled to be part of it!
Warmly,
Ela
1 minute ago
See you in May. I look forward to meeting the global creative community in person!