CANNES GALA — Official Site

THE GLAMOROUS SOCIAL GATHERING OF THE CONTENT INDUSTRY

Honest and Noble

INVITATION ONLY

info@cannes-gala.com

ORGANISER

NOMA

Julie Taymor

Julie Taymor has expanded the possibilities of the arts through her
innovative direction, blending theater, music, dance, and film with
bold creativity. As the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best
Direction of a Musical, she paved the way for women in the arts and
inspired future generations of female directors. Her work has shaped
new paths in artistic expression, and this honor celebrates her
lasting impact, innovation, and leadership.

Maverick Space Systems

Maverick Space Systems is a pioneer that has redefined space as a new
domain for human activity—including culture, communication, and
expression—through satellite development and launch support.
By building infrastructure for art, education, and Earth observation,
and advancing sustainable, ethical technologies, Maverick empowers
the next generation of creators. Today, we honor their remarkable
contributions, which align with the values of CANNES GALA, with
deep respect and gratitude.

The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group has long inspired creativity and learning in children
worldwide, going far beyond a simple toy. Through building, it nurtures
spatial awareness, problem-solving, and imagination, while its precision
design and limitless combinations have set it apart as an exceptional
educational tool. Loved across generations, The LEGO Group’s influence
continues to shape creative industries and inspire countless people.
With deep gratitude, we proudly present this honor in recognition of
its enduring contributions.

Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.

Although it is no longer in production, The Mitsubishi Pencil 7700 Light Blue
has long supported Japanese animation with its durability and precision,
becoming a foundation of hand-drawn culture. Even as digital tools rise,
Mitsubishi Pencil’s products continue to empower creators in storyboarding
and design, helping preserve Japan’s unique animation style admired worldwide.
Today, we honor their enduring contributions to creative expression with
deep gratitude and global recognition.

Gavin Wood

As co-founder of Ethereum and leader of Polkadot, he is a visionary
who blends technological innovation with deep philosophy. He advances
a decentralized future, empowering individuals through Web3 while
championing freedom of expression, privacy, and fair rewards for
creators. His fusion of science and art, and his challenge to inequality
and centralized power, shapes the foundation of the next century.
Today, we honor his remarkable contributions with deep respect and
gratitude.

Ado

She has overcome the hardships of once living as a socially withdrawn
individual and has begun sharing her voice with the world through art.
Pursuing her dream of reaching the stage of the Grammy Awards, she
continues to move forward with tireless dedication. Her courage and
determination offer hope to many who face challenges, and she stands
as a symbol of a new era. In recognition of her growth as an artist and
her inspiring contributions, we are honored to present this award,
entrusting our hopes for the future to her.

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BOUT

CANNES GALA is a prestigious international social
gathering held in Cannes, France, under the
official recognition of the Cannes Film Festival’s
Marche du Film. Distinguished by its invitation-
only, closed format, it brings together artists.

cultural figures, entrepreneurs, and visionaries from around
the world. It has grown into a one-of-a-kind international
ceremony dedicated to discussing and celebrating “the next
hundred years of the cultural industries.” Guided by the
philosophy of “Honest and Noble”, the GALA serves as the highest
echelon of social gatherings where “expression and contribution,”
“technology and spirit,” and “the individual and the world”
exists in harmonious balance.

CANNES GALA is built upon these pillars: serving as an international net-

working, sharing and preserving cultural value, and honoring excel-

lence through its bestowal ceremony. Here, the top one percent

of the world’s artists, creators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and cultural

leaders engage in dialogue grounded in shared values and a for-

ward-looking vision for the future of the content industry.

CANNES GALA

The GALA also features performances of

time-honored classical traditions, embody-

ing the eternal flow of history and culture

from the past to the present, and into the

future. In past years, Japanese traditional

arts such as tea ceremony, flower arrange-

ment, and Noh theater have been chosen

as featured performances. In addition, a

charity auction enables participants to

contribute directly to cultural causes,

fostering a deeper sense of responsibility

and engagement. At the heart of CANNES

GALA lies its most symbolic element - the

"Preuve de Do" bestowal ceremony. This is a stage dedicated to

honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant

contributions to the content industry. The scope of recognition

spans a vast array of cultural and artistic fields, including film,

music, animation, space exploration, fashion,

technology, toys, cultural heritage, the per-

forming arts and more. Distinct from existing

film awards, the GALA employs unique criteria,

bestowing honors upon those whose achieve-

ments are entrusted with shaping the next

century of the content industry, as well as

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the emerging leaders who will guide it forward. The recipients are

recognized as “beacons of hope and creativity for the next era,” with

recognition extending to symbolic figures in society, pioneers of tech-

nological innovation, educators, cultural preservationists, and even

the tools and institutions that support these endeavors. The CANNES

GALA is a ceremony that pays profound respect and gratitude to

the cultural heritage woven by the imperishable spirit of humankind.

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        Amidst the Cannes Film Festival - the pinnacle
        of cultural celebration - the solemn and
        discreet social gathering known as the Cannes
        Gala, first held in 2024, shall continue its course,
        dedicated to preserving the precious human
        history born from the legacy of mankind, to be
      

passed down to the distant future of humanity. As an honored record of this distinguished history, here is inscribed a modest selection from the ceremony - photographs, videos, credits, and other archival materials.

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