Building on its 35-year legacy bringing students to the world’s largest film festival, Cannes, The American Pavilion’s esteemed Worldwide Student Program now includes the world’s oldest festival among its offerings. Now YOU can deepen your understanding of film festivals and the film industry as part of The American Pavilion’s Venice Intensive!
Along with world premieres by leading directors from around the globe and groundbreaking arthouse films, experience local culture by staying in the heart of Venice. Explore the canals, visit the glass factories of Murano, and enjoy all the Italian food you can eat!
Venice Intensive Details
2025 Program Dates:
Tuesday, Aug. 26 – Wednesday, Sept. 3
Application Deadlines:
Earlybird Deadline: January 20, 2025
Regular Deadline: March 31, 2025
Late Deadline: June 30, 2025
Program Fee:
Earlybird: $3,495
Regular: $3,995
Late: $4,195
*AmPav Alumni participating in Venice Intensive: $3,895
Program Fee includes:
- Transportation between Venice Marco Polo Airport and residence
- Eight nights of shared accommodation in central Venice
- Daily breakfast
- Festival Accreditation
- Cultural experiences, including an outing to the islands of Murano and Burano
Flight/Travel Arrangements:
Participants are responsible for their travel arrangements to and from Venice, Italy.
Other Info:
Please note that the main form of transportation while in Venice is by boat, so you should be prepared if you suffer from motion sickness.
Application Requirements
1. Completed online application form – Please note that applicants must be 18 years of age by the start of the program.
2. Current résumé
3. 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.
Want to learn more about Venice Intensive? Sign up for a Zoom Q&A! Click here to see the schedule!
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.)
Balance Due After Paying Deposit:
Earlybird: $2,495 if paid by February 10, 2025
Regular: $2,995 if paid by April 21, 2025
Late: $3,195 paid by July 14, 2025
*AmPav Alumni participating in Venice Intensive: $2,895 through July 14, 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.
