Rick W / Wednesday, May 13, 2026 / Categories: Film Score News Phuong Mai Nguyen Talks Critics’ Week Opener ‘In Waves’ And Being Intimidated by Real-Life Story Behind It Phuong Mai Nguyen is opening Cannes Critics’ Week with the animated film “In Waves,” about shy teenager AJ who falls in love with Kristen. She loves to surf, and slowly, AJ starts to appreciate it as well. But “In Waves” isn’t just about surfing. “Before making this film, I didn’t have much of a connection […] Previous Article Berlin-Based Data-Driven Submission Platform Miralot Aims to Better Connect Filmmakers and Festivals (EXCLUSIVE) Next Article Jordan Firstman Opens Up with ‘Club Kid,’ His Hilarious, Tender, and Must-See Cannes Debut Print 0 Tags: LoveCannes