Redefining how the world makes stories

MIPCOM Cannes

Astra-Spark Alliance

Where imagination and intelligence share a creative workflow.

12 OCTOBER 2026 · 4PM Bharat Pavilion, Palais des Festivals, Cannes

The film

2 minutes 3 seconds.

Unveiled by

Biren Ghose

Founder & CEO, Astra Studios

Umang Bedi

Founder & CEO, VerSe Innovation

Astra Studios and Spark Station unveil the Astra-Spark Alliance at MIPCOM Cannes on 12 October 2026.

MIPCOM runs from 12 to 15 October at the Palais des Festivals. The alliance is unveiled on the opening day at 4PM, at the Bharat Pavilion.

The market

Next edition
12–15 Oct2026
Venue
CannesPalais des Festivals
Delegates
10,600from 107 countries
Buyers
3,340across 350 exhibitors

Attendance figures are MIPCOM's own, for the 2025 market.

Astra

Spark

It begins

Astra-Spark Alliance

Where imagination and intelligence share a creative workflow

Astra Studios

An animation studio, led by founder and chief executive Biren Ghose.

Spark Station

VerSe Innovation's creative operating system for generative media production.