Cannes Culinary Program

May 11–27, 2013

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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
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For anyone starting a career in the culinary, event management, or hospitality fields, there’s no better opportunity than The American Pavilion’s Worldwide Student Program. With the French Riviera and Cote d’Azur for a backdrop, The American Pavilion is the de facto communications and hospitality hub for thousands of Americans attending the world’s largest and most glamorous annual media event.
Each year, the Cannes International Film Festival provides a select, elite group of students with a front-row seat to the cultural experience of a lifetime. More than just another boot camp, the exclusive Culinary Program is a targeted and hands-on approach to effectively presenting unique and stylish menu items to hundreds of daily visitors.
Bon appétit!

Learn, Work, Connect

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    Learn

    • Experience the cuisine of the South of France.
    • Visit wineries, working kitchens, vineyards and outdoor markets

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    Work

    • Culinary Boot Camp: Help prepare over 1,000 meals a day for film industry professionals in The American Pavilion
    • Plan and prepare cuisine for high-profile parties, intimate dinners and celebrity events

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    Connect

    • Meet other working chefs
    • Meet other like-minded culinary students

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    Mario Batali in the kitchen at The American Pavilion
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    Mario Batali at a photo call at the entrance to The Pavilion
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    Mario Batali, Christina Ricci, and Pavilion guests
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A fantastic glimpse into the cuisine of the South of France...— Mario Batali, Chef/Restauranteur

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 emailed to cannes2013@ampav.com or 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 (email or mail)

5. Current resume (email or mail)

6. Letter of recommendation from professor (email or mail)

7. Letter of recommendation from former employer (email or mail)

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 7, 2012 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:

Cannes Culinary 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  $895 is due within two weeks of acceptance to hold your place in the program.  An additional payment of $800 is due 30 days later.

If accepted General Admission, a non refundable payment of $1695.00 is due within 30 days of acceptance.

Failure to comply with the above stated conditions may result in forfeiting your place in the program.
If accepted into the program, a non refundable payment of $1695 is due within 30 days of acceptance.

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

Important Dates:

Deadline: March 31

Flight/Travel Arrangements:

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

Program Fee: $1695, includes:

  • 16 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
  • Pre-Festival Tours of wineries, markets and restaurants
  • Membership to The American Pavilion
  • End-of-program party
Questions?

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