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Cannes Film Festival Student Programs

May 12–26, 2024 ~ Applications now open!

The AmPav Student Experience

  • Pre-Program

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

  • In Cannes

    • Industry-only Festival badge – carbon offset, access to Festival and Market screenings
    • Membership in The American Pavilion
    • 24/7 Support from American Pavilion staff
    • Industry/Faculty mentor
    • Event App – real-time updates and schedule details
    • Orientation – walking tour of Cannes, sessions with U.S. Consul General and Festival representatives, placement training
    • Social Events – Student Welcome Party, American Pavilion Member Party, Karaoke Night, Queer Night, Program Closing Party
    • Student-only roundtable discussions with industry executives and talent
    • Opportunity to screen your film in Roger Ebert Conference Center
    • 4 hour per day volunteer placement
    • Airport transfers
    • Bus pass for transportation in Cannes
    • Shared accommodation in a European-style residence apartment
    • Daily breakfast

  • Post Cannes

    • Career development opportunities
    • Lifetime membership in The American Pavilion
    • Alumni mixers in LA and NY
    • Alumni discount on all American Pavilion programs

  • Director Barry Jenkins speaking with students
Cannes with AmPav is still hands-down one of the highlights of my life. Not just my career, my life.
—James Cooper, Cannes Alumnus, 2008 & LA Intensive Alumnus, 2007

Registration Process

Application Requirements

For Film & Business, Hospitality & Event Management, and AmPav Alumni Programs:

1. Completed online application form with essay questions – Please note that applicants must be 18 years of age by May 12, 2024.

2. Current resume

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. Not required for AmPav Alumni.

4. Photo for Festival badge – Photo should be ID-style, of face only, with a light background and no headwear or other items/people in the photo. File should be a jpeg under 1mb.

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 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.

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 $4,395 is due no later than March 31, 2024. Please note that all fees are non-refundable.
*Receive a $500 discount by paying the program fee in full within two weeks of acceptance!

AmPav Alumni: A non-refundable deposit of $1000 is due within two weeks of acceptance to hold your spot. The balance of $2,950 is due no later than March 31, 2024. There is no additional discount for paying in full before March 31. Please note that all fees are non-refundable.

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

 

Program fees are non-refundable. Acceptance can be deferred to a future year only if participation is not possible due to travel restrictions, date change, or cancellation by the Festival.

Adherence to all COVID-19 safety protocols will be required. Depending upon conditions at the time of travel, this could include proof of vaccination/boosters, masking, and/or frequent testing. We will keep participants updated regarding policies and safety measures put forth by the French State Department and the Festival organization.

Important Info:

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

Cannes Program Fee: $5,395*
*Receive a $500 discount by paying the program fee in full within two weeks of acceptance!
AmPav Alumni Program Fee: $3,950

Program Dates: May 12–26, 2024

Flight/Travel Arrangements:

If accepted, participants are responsible for travel arrangements to and from Nice, France. AmPav provides shuttles from the Nice Airport to the residence on May 12 (and back to the airport on May 26).

Program Fee includes:

  • Industry-only Festival badge – carbon offset, access to Festival and Market screenings
  • Membership to The American Pavilion
  • Shared accommodation in a European-style residence apartment
  • Daily breakfast
  • Airport transfers and bus pass for transportation in Cannes
  • Orientation – walking tour of Cannes, sessions with U.S. Consul General and Festival representatives
  • Social Events – Student Welcome Party, AmPav Member Party, Karaoke Night, Program Closing Party
  • Student-only roundtable discussions with industry executives and talent
  • Refer to section above to see all program benefits!
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