Cannes Hospitality & Event Management Program

May 12–27, 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
The American Pavilion Worldwide Student Program, Cast of Ocean's Thirteen, red carpet at The Cannes International Film Festival
Are you an ambitious, hard working student interested in gaining hands-on experience in the hospitality and event management business at the world's most important film festival? Do you want to get a peek behind the scenes at the operations of a world-class event? Do you want to assist in the set-up, organization and execution of parties, panel discussions and press events at one of the world's most glamorous venues? If so, The Cannes Hospitality & Event Management Program was made for you.

Learn, Work, Connect

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    Learn

    • Gain a greater understanding of the production of a global event
    • Hands on-experience in event planning, catering and set-up

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    Work

    Work closely with industry professionals in producing a broad range of events — from press conferences to movie promotion parties to intimate dinners on The American Pavilion Terrace

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    Connect

    • Meet like-minded students in your field
    • Network with professional event planners and industry insiders

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    Actor/Director John Cameron Mitchell spins at the annual Queer Night party
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    Bill Pullman at Karaoke Night
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    Andie MacDowell
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    Matt Lauer cuts the ribbon to open The Pavilion
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    John C. Reilly
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    A cocktail party overlooking the Grand Palais
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    A cocktail party overlooking the Grand Palais
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Without hesitation, I whole-heartedly endorse The American Pavilion for any college or university that wishes to offer their students a unique, positive, and fun-filled international learning experience.
– Lorie Tuma, Faculty, Central Michigan University, Event Management Program

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 (unofficial is fine)

5. Current resume

6. Letter of recommendation from professor

7. Letter of recommendation from current or 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 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 Hospitality 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 is due within thirty days of acceptance.

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

Important Dates:

Early Decision: December 7, 2012
General Admission: February 8, 2013

Flight/Travel Arrangements:

If accepted to 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
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