Cannes Business Program

May 13–28, 2012

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"As the only student program officially recognized and sanctioned by the Festival de Cannes and the Marché du Film, The American Pavilion Student Program offers participants a unique experience and unparalleled access to both the Festival and Market."

Jérôme Paillard, Executive Director, Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes
The American Pavilion Worldwide Student Program, Cast of Ocean's Thirteen, red carpet at The Cannes International Film Festival
Do you want to experience the world's largest film market? Learn from industry insiders how deals are made? Gain hands-on experience working with a leading entertainment company at the most important event on the international film calendar? The Cannes International Business Program was made for you.

Learn, Work, Connect

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    Learn

    • Three day pre-Festival orientation with workshops and seminars
    • Participate in The Roundtable Series

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    Work

    Complete an internship with company doing business at the Cannes Market

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    Connect

    An unparalleled opportunity to network with industry insiders and observe the business of filmmaking firsthand

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    Stellan Skarsgård
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    A SAG Indie student roundtable
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    A SAG Indie student roundtable
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    The Marché du Film
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    The Marché du Film
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Year after year, our American Pavilion interns have proven to be an invaluable resource and a crucial part of our Cannes team. With such a varied and talented group of students, they have allowed our busiest market to run much smoother. We look forward to our continued relationship with The American Pavilion.
– David Glasser, COO, The Weinstein Company

Registration Process

Application Requirements

Applications are considered complete when all of the following items have been uploaded to the The American Pavilion site (Items 1,2 &3), and received at The American Pavilion mailing address  (Items 4,5,6 &7) and a $50 non-refundable application fee has been paid.

1. Application form

2. Essay questions

3. One standard passport sized headshot photo for accreditation in digital .jpg format. Minimum dimensions: 100×140 pixels, maximum file size: 1 mb. File must be titled as applicant’s full name (ie: doe_john.jpg).

4. Copy of college or business school transcript

5. Current resume

6. Letter of recommendation from professor

7. Letter of recommendation from former employer

Completed applications are reviewed by The American Pavilion Selection Committee on a rolling basis. Candidates who meet all of the requirements for admission will be contacted for a telephone interview and notified of a decision on a first come, first served basis.

All completed applications received by December 5, 2011 will be considered Early Decision. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the program can fill up quickly.

Payment may  be made on-line with major credit cards or by check or money order, made payable to The American Pavilion. Payments by check and application items 4-7 can be mailed to:

Student Business Program Selection Committee
The American Pavilion
9336 West Washington Boulevard
Building C, Suite 106
Culver City, CA 90232

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Conditions of Acceptance

If accepted into the program, applicant has four days to confirm participation in the program. Failure to confirm acceptance may result in losing your place in the program.

If accepted Early Decision,  a non-refundable payment of  $1995 is due within two weeks of acceptance to hold your place in the program.  An additional payment of $1500 is due 30 days later.

If accepted General Admission, a non refundable payment of $3495.00 is due within two weeks of acceptance.

Failure to comply with the above stated conditions may result in forfeiting your place in the program.

 

 

 

Important Dates:

Early Decision: December 5, 2011
General Admission: February 24, 2012 (Deadline Extended!)

Flight/Travel Arrangements:

If accepted in the program, students are responsible for travel arrangements to and from France

Program Fee: $3495, includes:

  • 15 nights of shared accommodation with three to four other participants in a European-style residence apartment (a 10-minute drive from the Festival)
  • Unique and exclusive Cannes International Film Festival accreditation allowing privileged access reserved to American Pavilion participants
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Daily continental breakfast
  • Membership to The American Pavilion
  • Guidance from an industry mentor
  • Admission to The Roundtable Series (work schedule permitting)
  • Access to The American Pavilion in-house ticketing system
  • End-of-program party
Questions?

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