
Tom Quinn hails Neon’s seventh Cannes win as indie bets keep paying off
Neon’s streak gives Tom Quinn a fresh proof point: tiny distributor, giant trophy run, and a louder case that prestige still moves audiences and deals.
By Maha Al-Juhani·· 3 min
2 briefings · “cannes”

Neon’s streak gives Tom Quinn a fresh proof point: tiny distributor, giant trophy run, and a louder case that prestige still moves audiences and deals.

Jafar Panahi's secret-shot film is now in global cinemas and France has made it its official 2026 Oscars submission, turning one banned director's comeback into an international awards and distribution test.