Multigenerational Love Story ‘Akashi’ Lands With Canoe Film at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)

By Jennie Punter

Jennie Punter

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Canoe Film has boarded multigenerational love story “Akashi” for international sales, excluding Canada and Japan, and is revving up buyer conversations at the Cannes Film Market.

“Akashi” is the feature debut of Vancouver-based director, actor, and writer Mayumi Yoshida, who is attending the market as part of Film Network Access’ 2026 cohort. Her film won the Audience Award at the Vancouver International Film Festival, where it premiered last October, and picked up several accolades during its festival run.

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