# Léo Cannone

**Type:** Person  
**Domain:** Entertainment  
**Role:** French writer-director

## Overview

French writer-director who won Best Film at WAIFF 2026 for 'Costa Verde,' a 12-minute personal childhood narrative produced by UK's New Forest Films.

## Timeline

- **2026-04-21** — Won Best WAIFF Film and Best AI Fantasy Film at WAIFF 2026 in Cannes for 'Costa Verde.' Film described as blending 'AI-generated imagery with a very organic, almost documentary-like approach, creating something that feels both unreal and deeply familiar.' Also selected for Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026.

## Significance

First major AI film festival winner with a personal narrative (not abstract/experimental) work, signaling shift in AI filmmaking toward traditional storytelling forms.