The Cannes Film Festival isn’t just a showcase of cinematic excellence—it’s a media spectacle, with journalists from around the world covering every red carpet moment, breakout film, and industry-shaping deal. For publicists, knowing which writers are leading the conversation can make all the difference in securing coverage, whether you’re pitching a buzzy premiere, an emerging filmmaker, or an exclusive behind-the-scenes story.  

To help you navigate your outreach, we’ve rounded up nine journalists who have a proven track record of covering Cannes with insight and authority. From in-depth film reviews to industry trend analysis and red carpet reports, these writers are the ones to watch (and pitch) as the festival unfolds.

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1 -  Angelique Jackson, Variety

Role: Senior Entertainment Writer
About: Angelique Jackson is a senior entertainment writer, covering film for Variety. Prior to joining Variety, she worked as a producer for Entertainment Tonight, winning three Daytime Emmy awards for her work. She is a graduate of the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia with a degree in Broadcast News.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: Cannes Film Festival Premiere of Mickaël Gamrasni’s Documentary Brings the Olympic Flame to the Red Carpet

Socials: Instagram, X

Location: Los Angeles, CA

2 - Alex Badia, WWD

Role: Style Director

About: Born and raised in Barcelona, Badia earned a business degree in Barcelona and Paris before obtaining a master's in business and communication from the University of London. Passionate about fashion since childhood, he moved to New York to study at FIT. In 1999, he joined Fairchild’s DNR, later working at O, The Oprah Magazine before returning to DNR. He became WWD’s Style Director in 2013, overseeing fashion shoots and trend stories across multiple categories. A respected industry expert, he contributes to Rolling Stone, Variety, and The Robb Report. Badia lives in Greenwich Village with his husband and cat, Lulu.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: The Best Dressed Stars in Cannes Film Festival History: Angelina Jolie, Princess Diana and More
Socials: LinkedIn
Location: New York, NY

3 - Eileen Cartter, GQ

Role: Staff Writer
About: Eileen Cartter is a staff writer at GQ, where she covers style and trends, fame and celebrity, and other cultural phenomena. Previously, she was the social & culture editor at Garage magazine, and her writing has also appeared in publications like Dazed, Paper, i-D, and Departures.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: Here Are the 48 Most Stylish Menswear Moments From the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Socials: Instagram, X

Location: New York, NY

4 - Josh Rosenberg, Esquire

Role: Assistant Editor
About: As an assistant editor at Esquire, Rosenberg covers film, TV, sports, anime, music, and video games. When he’s not trying to remember character names from House of the Dragon, you can find him theorizing about the future of Yellowstone, or putting another hundred hours into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Rosenberg's standout stories include an interview with Olympic breakdancing athlete Victor Montalvo, a pitch to the Oscars to add a Best Animal Actor category, and a plea for Hollywood to fix bad movie titles. His past work can be found at Spin, Insider, and his personal blog at Roseandblog.com. 

Recent or Relevant Coverage: 13 Great Movies That Were Booed at the Cannes Film Festival
Socials: Letterboxd, X
Location: Brooklyn, NY

5 -  Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone

Role: Staff Writer
About: Tomás Mier is a Staff Writer at Rolling Stone, dedicated to upcoming trends in pop and Latin music. Before his work at Rolling Stone, Mier was a Digital Music Writer at People, where he wrote a cover story about a survivor of Marilyn Manson, and an Intern at the Los Angeles Times.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: Greta Gerwig to Become First U.S. Woman Director to Lead Cannes Film Festival Jury
Socials: X
Location: Los Angeles, CA

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6 - Kate Hogan, PEOPLE

Role:  Director of Digital Specials and Features

About: Kate Hogan is Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE. In her 15 years at the brand, she has covered everything from pets and babies to style and Sexiest Man Alive, interviewing celebrities including Céline Dion, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Chris Evans. Currently, she oversees the Stories to Make You smile page and the creation of photo galleries that complement breaking news and major PEOPLE moments like The Beautiful Issue and 100 Reasons to Love America. She has offered expert celebrity commentary on Good Morning America and Access Hollywood. 

Before joining PEOPLE in 2008, Kate was an editorial assistant at Morris Visitor Publications.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: The Best, Most Beautiful Photos from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
Socials: X
Location: Chicago, IL

7 - Kerane Marcellus, Essence

Role: Fashion News Writer

About: Kerane is the Fashion News Writer for ESSENCE and a New York-based writer and editor specializing in fashion and beauty. Her work has been featured in VICE, No Basic Girls Allowed, Very Good Light, and office Magazine. With experience in ghostwriting and copywriting, she has contributed to e-commerce brands like Nappy Head Club and Liha Beauty. Beyond writing, Kerane is passionate about styling, conceptualizing editorial shoots, and photographing for online retail platforms.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: Celebrity Look Of The Week: Coco Jones At The 2023 Cannes Film Festival
Socials: LinkedIn
Location: Brooklyn, NY

8 - Kate Erbland, IndieWire

Role: Editorial Director

About: Kate Erbland is the New York-based Editorial Director at IndieWire, overseeing features, reviews, and editorial strategy. Since joining in 2015, she has shaped the site’s film festival coverage, guided IndieWire Honors, and led signature editorial projects. Her award-winning work focuses on female filmmakers, in-depth interviews, and awards season. A member of the New York Film Critics Circle and Critics Choice Association, her writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and Vulture. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Art History from Loyola Marymount University.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: Quentin Dupieux’s Star-Studded Comedy ‘The Second Act’ Will Open 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Socials: LinkedIn
Location: New York, NY

9 - Angeline Jane Bernabe, Good Morning America

Role: Entertainment Reporter

About: Angeline Bernabe is an Entertainment Reporter at Good Morning America and a Los Angeles-based journalist with experience in video, print, and radio. Her work has appeared in ABC News, GoodMorningAmerica.com, NBC Asian America, and NBC Bay Area. She holds a Master’s from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Television, Film, and Media Studies from Cal State LA. A proud AAJA member, she co-founded Cal State LA’s Her Campus chapter and managed Golden Eagle Radio. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the city, reading, and coffee.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: Demi Moore shows off her style at the Cannes Film Festival: See all the looks
Socials: LinkedIn
Location: Los Angeles, CA

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