2025 Cannes Student Programs Application

Do you want hands-on experience at the world's most important film festival? Do you want to get a behind the scenes look at one of the most glamorous international events? Do you want the opportunity to see films from all over the world? Are you interested in learning about careers in the film, entertainment, hospitality and/or event management industries? Or, have you participated in the Cannes Student Programs and are ready to do it all over again? One of our distinct programs at the Cannes Film Festival is right for you! It is so much more than an internship.

FILM & BUSINESS (May 11–25, 2025): Gain firsthand experience alongside film professionals at this industry only event. Program includes 4 hour per day volunteer placement.

HOSPITALITY & EVENT MANAGEMENT (May 11–25, 2025): Get hands-on event-production and hospitality service experience at the world’s most prestigious international film event! Program includes 4 hour per day volunteer placement.

AMPAV ALUMNI* (May 11–25, 2025): Get priority placement and experience Cannes again from a different perspective! Program includes 4 hour per day volunteer placement.

*If you are an AmPav Alum, but have not been to Cannes before (eg: SXSW or Venice Intensive alum), please apply to the Film & Business or Hospitality & Event Management program. Your AmPav Alumni discount will be applied after you are accepted.

CANNES INTENSIVE (May 18–25, 2025): Immerse yourself in screenings and AmPav programming during Week 2 of the Cannes International Film Festival! Program does NOT include internship placement.

CANNES CULINARY (May 9–25, 2025): After touring local markets and vineyards, learn how to prepare meals for AmPav’s restaurant and event menus for VIP guests, all from our beachside venue!

Cannes Student Programs Details

Important Info:

Application Deadlines:
Earlybird Deadline: September 16, 2024
Regular Deadline: December 16, 2024
Late Deadline: February 3, 2025

Program Fees:

Film & Business / Hospitality & Event Management Program Fee:
Earlybird Fee: $4,995
Regular Fee: $5,395
Late Fee: $5,495

AmPav Alumni Program Fee:
Earlybird Fee: $3,950
Regular Fee: $4,195
Late Fee: $4,295

Cannes Intensive (Week 2) Program Fee:
Earlybird Fee: $2,995
Regular Fee: $3,145
Late Fee: $3,295

Cannes Culinary Program Fee:
Regular Fee: $2,195

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
Social Events: Student Welcome Party, AmPav Member Party, Karaoke Night, Program Closing Party
Student-only roundtable discussions with industry executives and talent

Please refer to program website for full list of benefits!

Program Dates:

Film & Business / Hospitality & Event Management / AmPav Alumni:
May 11–25, 2025

Cannes Intensive:
May 18–25, 2025

Cannes Culinary:
May 9–25, 2025

Flight/Travel Arrangements:

If accepted, participants are responsible for their travel arrangements to and from Nice, France.

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. Not required for AmPav Alumni or Cannes Intensive.

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 Deadlines:
Earlybird Deadline: September 16, 2024
Regular Deadline: December 16, 2024
Late 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 due is determined by your program and when it is paid. (Please remember to be eligible for the earlybird/regular fee, your application must be submitted by the appropriate application deadline.)

Film & Business / Hospitality & Event Management - balance after deposit:
$3,995 if paid by September 30, 2024
$4,395 if paid by January 13, 2025
$4,495 if paid by March 3, 2025

AmPav Alumni Program - balance after deposit:
$2,950 if paid by September 30, 2024
$3,195 if paid by January 13, 2025
$3,295 if paid by March 3, 2025

Cannes Intensive (Week 2) Program- balance after deposit:
$1,995 if paid by September 30, 2024
$2,145 if paid by January 13, 2025
$2,295 if paid by March 3, 2025
*AmPav Alumni participating in Cannes Intensive: $1995 through March 3, 2025

Cannes Culinary Program - balance after deposit:
$1,195 due no later than March 3, 2025
*Returning Cannes Culinary participants: $995 through 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.

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 CDC and the Festival organization.