Searxng/Harry Lighton Movie UK filmmaker Harry Lighton joins Cannes' La Résidence 2026. He'll develop his next screenplay in Paris among six selected emerging directors. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - UK filmmaker Harry Lighton, notable for his debut feature Pillion which gained attention at last year's Cannes Film Festival, has been selected as one of six emerging directors for the upcoming 51st edition of the Cannes Film Festival's prestigious La Résidence program. The program, designed to nurture promising filmmakers, will run from March 16 to July 31, 2026.