Cannes Culinary Program Details
Important Info:
Application Deadline: March 3, 2023
Program Fee Final Due Date: March 15, 2023
Culinary Program Fee: $1,995
Program Dates: May 12–28, 2023
Please note that vaccination against COVID-19 will be required to participate in this year's program.
Program Fee includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
- Shared accommodation in a European-style residence apartment (a 10-minute drive from the Festival)
- Daily breakfast
- Pre-Festival tours of wineries, markets, and restaurants
- Welcome Party and End-of-Program Party
- Unique and exclusive Cannes International Film Festival accreditation allowing privileged access reserved to The American Pavilion participants
- Membership to The American Pavilion
Flight/Travel Arrangements:
If accepted, participants are responsible for travel arrangements to and from Nice, France. AmPav will provide shuttles from the Nice Airport to the residence on May 12 (and back to the airport on May 28).
Application Requirements
1. Completed online application form with essay questions
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.
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 $500 is due within 1 week of acceptance to hold your spot.
The balance of $1,495 is due no later than March 15, 2023. Please note that all fees are non-refundable.
Failure to comply with the above stated conditions may result in 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. Additional fees may be necessary if housing costs are increased due to COVID safety compliance. Any increase will be announced before May, and students who choose not to participate because of this will be entitled to a full refund of any payments made.
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.