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Cannes Culinary Program

Experience the cuisine of the South of France

Visit wineries, working kitchens, vineyards and outdoor markets

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 exclusive events

Meet other working chefs

Meet other like-minded culinary students

Program Fees & Deadlines:

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

Culinary Program Fee: $2,195

Program Dates: May 9–25, 2025

*CLICK HERE for more details about the registration process and to begin your application. Check out the FAQ page or email us at studentprograms@ampav.com with any questions!

IN CANNES:

• Industry-only Festival badge – carbon offset, access to Festival and Market screenings
• Membership to The American Pavilion
• Event App – real-time updates and schedule details
• Pre-Festival tours of wineries, markets, and restaurants
• Social Events – Student Welcome Party, AmPav Member Party, Karaoke Night, Program Wrap Party
• Student-only roundtable discussions with industry executives and talent
• Airport transfers
• Bus pass for transportation in Cannes
• Shared accommodation in a European-style residence apartment
• Daily breakfast

Pre-Program:

• U.S.-based team to answer questions and provide advice
• Ongoing communication with festival updates
• Travel prep: packing list, maps, handbook with local information
• Zoom info sessions with program participants and American Pavilion staff

POST CANNES:

• Career development opportunities
• Lifetime membership in The American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival
• Alumni mixers in LA, NY, and more
• Alumni discount on most AmPav programs

• Travel arrangements to and from Nice, France
• Meals outside of breakfast

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed online application form with essay questions – Please note that applicants must be 18 years of age by the start of the program.

2. Current résumé 

3. Unofficial college (or high school) transcript – If you haven’t received grades from your current college, please include your high school transcript (or previous school transcript) along with a list of your current classes.

4. 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 an interview and notified of a decision on a first come, first served basis.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the program can fill up quickly.

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

If accepted into the program, a non-refundable deposit of $1000 is due within two weeks of acceptance to hold your spot.

The balance of $1,195 is due no later than March 3, 2025.
*Returning Cannes Culinary participants: a balance of $995 is due no later than March 3, 2025.

All fees are non-refundable. Please note that we cannot accept checks.

Failure to comply with the above stated conditions will result in being put on the waiting list or forfeiting your place in the program.

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Questions? Email us at studentprograms@ampav.com, call us at 310-837-4500, or visit the Student Programs FAQ page