Festival de Cannes

Overview

Festival de Cannes is a prestigious annual film festival held in Cannes, France, dedicated to celebrating the art of cinema. Founded in 1946, it was established to provide a free platform for filmmakers, free from political interference. The festival takes place every May at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, attracting around 30,000 film professionals and 5,000 journalists each year.

The festival showcases a diverse selection of films, including feature films, documentaries, and short films. It features a competitive platform where films compete for the Palme d’Or, a prestigious award symbolizing the highest honor in cinema. In addition to film screenings, the festival serves as a major networking hub for industry professionals, facilitating meetings and collaborations. It also hosts press conferences, premieres, and various cultural events that highlight cinematic innovation. Overall, it is a vital cultural institution that promotes cinematic excellence and fosters connections within the global film industry.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +33 1 53 59 61 00
• Website: festival-cannes.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/festival-de-cannes

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• movies & sound recording
• cannes film market business
• film production
• film industry marketplace
• cannes industry days
• film industry platform
• motion picture and video production
• cannes film market networking
• cannes docs
• film festival
• cannes film market co-production
• film premieres
• film industry conference
• film critics
• film industry
• cannes court métrage
• la cinef
• event management
• cinema awards
• media & broadcasting
• palme d'or
• film projects
• canneseries
• film industry networking
• film industry event
• film selection
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• b2b
• marché du film
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• film & video production
• cannes producers network
• entertainment & media
• film industry professionals
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• services
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• cannes film festival
• film competition
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• cannes next
• hospitality
• film industry showcase
• cannes xr
• cannes classics
• international film festival
• official selection
• cannes 2025
• film submissions
• emerging filmmakers
• artistic recognition
• cinema history
• cannes jury
• retrospective
• film promotion
• cinematic excellence
• film awards ceremony
• digital press
• immersion in cinema
• film workshops
• creative programs
• film networking
• talent development
• film education
• cannes film residence
• cinema outreach
• cinema events
• film screenings
• documentary films
• film selection process
• industry insights
• short film competition
• global film trends
• international cinema
• film storytelling
• film showcases
• audience engagement
• immersive experiences
• cinema culture
• cinematic storytelling
• film creators
• cinematic legacy
• accreditation process
• film retrospectives
• non-profit
• distribution
• media production
• media
• motion pictures & film
• entertainment
• events services
• leisure, travel & tourism
• nonprofit organization management

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