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Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival

http://www.festival-cannes.org

16. - 27.05.2012
Cannes, France

Description

Europe’s most important and best known festival takes place each May in Cannes.
Coinciding with the festival are two important industry events: Marché du Film, the largest European film market, and Producers Network, co-production forum.

Sections in the official program:
In Competition (dramatic film, competitive, main prize) – Official Selection
Un Certain Regard (competitive) – Official Selection
Out of Competition – Official Selection
Short Films (competitive) – Official Selection
Cinéfondation (competitive) – Official Selection
Special Screenings – Official Selection

International Critics‘ Week (feature-length debuts and second films)
Director‘s Fortnight (independent film)

Prizes:
The Palme d'Or
The Grand Prix
The Best Actress Award
The Best Actor Award
The Best Director Award
The Best Screenplay Award
The Jury Award
The Short Film Palme d'Or
The Caméra d'Or Prize (best debut from the Official Selection, Director's Fortnight or International Critic's Week)
Prize Un Certain Regard (grant for distribution in France)
Critics’ Week Grand Prix (5,000 Euro)
Cinéfondation (support for top 3 short films, enabling the winners to make another film. The winner of the 1st prize is also given the opportunity to present his/her 1st feature-length film at Cannes IFF)

Year founded 1946
Web sitehttp://www.festival-cannes.…
Industry eventMarché du Film, Producers Network

News

30.04.2012

Czech Participation at 2012 Festival de Cannes

25.04.2012

Presentation of Feature and Animated Film Works-in-Progress at Finále Plzeň

23.04.2012

New Czech Films US Tour 2012

News archive

Actual deadlines

Milano Film Festival

31.05.2012

Semaine de la critique at 65.…

31.05.2012

2. Animare International Film…

31.05.2012

65. Locarno Film Festival

01.06.2012

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New issue of Upcoming Czech Feature and Animated Films 2012

 

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