Culinary Program at Cannes Film Festival in France
May 8-24, 2020 in France
"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
Learn, Work, Connect
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Learn
• Experience the cuisine of the South of France
• Visit wineries, working kitchens, vineyards and outdoor markets -
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 -
Connect
• Meet other working chefs
• Meet other like-minded culinary students
Tyler Florence tending bar (2001)
Todd English and Sandra Suria celebrating AmPav's 15th Anniversary (2003)
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— Mario Batali, Chef/Restauranteur
Registration Process
Application Requirements
1. Completed online application form with essay questions
2. Current résumé with two personal references – Résumé MUST include two personal references at the bottom — one professor or academic advisor, and one current or former employer — listing their names and titles, their relationships to you (e.g., professor or employer), and their email addresses and phone numbers. If you have never been employed you may use a different professor or other faculty from your school as your second reference. *Please kindly note that letters of recommendation are not required, we only ask for the contact information of your references as stated above.
3. Unofficial college (or high school) transcript – If you have not yet received grades from your college, please include your high school transcript (or previous school transcript) along with a list of your current classes.
4. Photo for Festival credentials – Photo should be ID-style, of face only, with a light background and no headwear or other items/people in the photo. Format: jpeg; minimum dimensions: 300×420 pixels; maximum file size: 1 mb. File must be titled as applicant’s full name (e.g., Doe_John.jpg).
5. Non-refundable application fee of $55
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 6, 2019 will be considered Early Decision. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the program can fill up quickly.
Apply OnlineConditions 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 $1000 is due within two weeks of acceptance to hold your place in the program. The non-refundable balance of $995 is due 30 days later.
If accepted General Admission, a non-refundable payment of $1995 is due within two weeks of acceptance.
Failure to comply with the above stated conditions may result in forfeiting your place in the program.
Questions?
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