Festivals and markets / Festival detail
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 |
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| Web site | http://www.festival-cannes.… |
| Industry event | Marché du Film, Producers Network |






