Gaza Sunbirds at Cannes Docs 2026

We are excited to announce that our project Gaza Sunbirds has been officially selected in this years Palestine Showcase at Cannes Docs 2026.

Amid the ongoing struggle to preserve and sustain Palestinian narrative and cinematic continuity, the Palestine Film Institute (PFI) engages international platforms such as Cannes Docs as spaces for structured connection and collaboration. Through this Showcase, four Palestinian feature documentaries in progress are presented, offering filmmakers and producers the opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers and festival programmers. PFI’s role in this Showcase is to support the conditions through which these encounters can translate into meaningful outcomes, by advancing projects, fostering partnerships, and opening pathways for long-term production and circulation.

Gaza Sunbirds is being directed by Flavia Cappellini and produced by a group of international from Belgium, France, the UK and Palestine in an attempt to shine more light on the situation in Gaza.