Festival guests walking through Apstec Falcon systems on the red carpet

Case study · France

Cannes Film Festival 2026

The Cannes Film Festival brings together filmmakers, actors, media representatives, industry professionals and accredited guests from around the world.

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393,000 people screened

passed through security screening during the festival

7 entrances

including the principal entrance and the red carpet entrance

6th consecutive year

of collaboration between Apstec and the Cannes Film Festival

Apstec Falcon and Falcon Plus
Cannes, France
12–23 May 2026

The event

Event at a glance

With tens of thousands of attendees moving through the event over the course of the festival, security operations must balance high levels of protection with a smooth and welcoming visitor experience.

In 2026, Apstec Systems once again supported the festival’s security operations through the deployment of Apstec Falcon and Apstec Falcon Plus screening solutions.

This marked the sixth consecutive year of collaboration between Apstec and the Cannes Film Festival.

Event: Cannes Film Festival 2026
Location: Cannes, France
Duration: 12–23 May 2026
Visitors screened: Approximately 393,000 people passed through security screening during the festival
Products: Apstec Falcon and Falcon Plus, at 7 different entrances including the principal entrance and the red carpet entrance

The challenge

Security Without Compromising the Experience

Major international events present a unique challenge.

Security teams must manage large volumes of visitors while maintaining efficient entry flows and a positive guest experience. Long queues, unnecessary delays and intrusive screening can quickly impact the overall perception of an event.

Apstec’s Falcon and Falcon Plus systems are designed specifically to support these environments by enabling high-throughput screening while helping security teams maintain strong detection capabilities.

For Cannes 2026, the focus was clear: support safe, efficient and seamless access throughout the festival.

In their words

We appreciated the professionalism and commitment shown by the Apstec team throughout this year’s Festival. The installation and operations ran smoothly under demanding conditions, and the collaboration onsite was constructive and efficient. We were pleased to see the technology contribute positively to the overall security operations and visitor experience during the event. Thank you again to your teams for their involvement and support.

Virginie VidalDirectrice des Services Techniques, Festival de Cannes

Partnership

A Partnership Built on Trust

Delivering security technology at an event of this scale requires more than equipment alone.

Successful deployment depends on planning, coordination and close collaboration between organisers, security teams and technology partners.

Over the past six years, Apstec has worked alongside festival stakeholders to support security operations while helping maintain the premium experience expected from one of the world’s most recognised cultural events.

Each year brings new operational requirements, evolving visitor flows and changing security considerations. The continued partnership reflects a shared commitment to combining safety, efficiency and visitor experience.

Apstec screening systems in a corridor laid with red carpet

Next step

Looking Ahead

As visitor expectations continue to evolve, event organisers increasingly face the challenge of strengthening security without introducing additional friction.

Apstec remains committed to helping venues, events and public spaces implement intelligent screening solutions that support both security objectives and operational efficiency.

We are proud to have once again supported the Cannes Film Festival and look forward to continuing this successful partnership in the years ahead.

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