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Cannes is a festival, market and In 2017 the festival will run from
huge media event that can be 17-28 May.
overwhelming. As a market it attracts
www.festival-cannes.com
virtually every buyer and seller
of any importance in the industry.
As a festival it attracts producers,
In this guide:
filmmakers and financiers, as well
The festival and its sections
as the directors of other major film The market
festivals and thousands of film Accreditation
journalists, who provide international Tips for first-timers
coverage of big premieres and market Practical information
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The festival and its sections
Making sense of the sections and sidebars
Cannes is composed of three major events, each with its own sections and programs.
These are the Festival de Cannes, Directors Fortnight and Critics Week, and
they comprise what is commonly referred to as the Cannes Film Festival.
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The Market
The March du Film is the largest film market in the world, where the
industry gets together to do business: financing, buying and selling. The
market is attended by roughly 12,000 film industry professionals, with
around 3,500 films having around 1,500 screenings. The March also runs
programs for producers the Producers Network and Workshop.
During the first three days of the festival (1719 May, 2017)
the workshop provides sessions covering co-production
March du Film 2016 in numbers and international financing, international sales, pitching
Participants: 11,902 skills, and coaching sessions with top consultants. The
Registered companies: 5,201 specific aim is to help producers achieve their goals and
Buyers: 1,747 get the most out of their participation at the March du
Feature Films: 3,450 Film and Festival de Cannes.
Screenings of feature films: 1,426 The Producers Workshop is available to limited numbers
Premieres: 790 so it is wise to register for it as early as possible if
Exhibitors: 607 interested.
Booths and offices: 392 www.marchedufilm.com/en/producerworkshop
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DOC CORNER MIXERS
The DOC CORNER brings together the entire documentary For the second year, the Marche will run a series of
film community present in Cannes sales agents, cocktail meet-and-greet s offered by invitation to active
distributors, buyers, festival programmers, producers, players in whatever the thematic market of the mixer.
directors all in one unique venue, just for docs. These are held at the Plage de Palmes.
www.marchedufilm.com/en/mixers/home
It is an all-in-one professional working platform designed
for promoting theatrical documentary features, selling/
acquiring exclusive new titles, both completed and in
development, expanding networks and interaction with a
wide range of documentary film professionals.
NEXT
NEXT is a venue for meetings as well as a program of
round tables and workshops on new and alternative
forms of storytelling, production, financing and
distribution of films. Since 2016, a big focus has been on
VR.
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Accreditation
Unlike many international film festivals, Cannes is an event reserved for film
industry professionals, who need accreditation to gain access to the Palais
des Festivals. Film industry professionals and those in associated disciplines
can attend the festival but must register prior to arriving. All requests must
be supported by evidence of industry affiliation.
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THE PRODUCERS WORKSHOP FILMS IN THE MARKET
This accreditation is for producers who are attending Access to March screenings is by the separate March
Cannes for the first time and wanting an introduction badge or by an invitation issued by the sales agent
to the international market. Registration price for the representing the film. Screenings are held in cinemas
Producers Workshop is 312 (without taxes) if registered in the streets around Cannes or in the small screening
before March 10 / 338.50 (without taxes) after March rooms at the Palais. All screenings are listed on a daily
10 but before May 2. The number of participants is limited basis in the Cannes trade dailies.
so it is best to register as soon as possible if you are
interested. For more information, visit the March du Film TICKETS TO THE FESTIVAL
registration page. If you are an accredited attendee, tickets are only
required for films showing In or Out of Competition at
SHORT FILM CORNER, CANNES COURT the Palais Lumire. In the last few years ticketing has
MTRAGE moved to an online service. To obtain tickets you now
need a unique ticketing code, which is part of your badge
The Short Film Corner is run by the March and has its
(supplied when you collect your accreditation pack).
own registration fee and accreditation.
Tickets are released approximately 24 hours before film
It is important to note that Short Film Corner is not
screenings. If you are successful in your reservation,
curated and is not part of the official selection of short
tickets may be collected from the Billetterie Centrale,
films. It accepts all and any short film submissions
located in the Hall Mditerrane in the Palais des
(excluding pornography) as long as the registration fee is
Festivals.
paid.
Tickets are not required for films screening in Un Certain
We advise all Australians, before registering for the Short
Regard, the Directors Fortnight or International Critics
Film Corner and investing in the vast expense to a trip to
Week. To attend screenings in these sidebars, you simply
Cannes, it is wise to reflect upon what objectives you have
line up outside the venue at least one hour before the
in mind and do some research on what is on offer before
scheduled start time. An appropriate accreditation badge
registering. Here is an article with former participants
or invite is required to gain entry.
observations. This year the Short Film Corner will run
from 2228 May. For evening In Competition screenings at the Palais
Lumire, you must be in evening dress or you may not
PRESS ACCREDITATION be allowed entry; this means a black suit and black tie
for men. Its difficult to secure tickets to Competition
The festival is attended by around 4,000 journalists,
premieres, and you may have more luck at one of the
representing 2,000 media outlets in over 90 countries.
subsequent daytime festival or market screenings.
Media access is managed directly by the Festival de
Cannes via its Press Accreditation Commission. The International Critics Week and Directors Fortnight
sidebars do offer a small public ticket allocation.
CINPHILES ACCREDITATION
Organised by the City of Cannes and Cannes Cinma
association, Cinphiles accreditation enables film
enthusiast and education groups to see films from the
official selection and sidebars in several cinemas around
Cannes, as well as attend some screenings in the Palais.
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Tips for first-timers
MAKE THE MOST OF THE FESTIVAL Armed with your knowledge of whats going on (from
the trades) and your opinion of the films that are
Set up your meetings in advance. Do your research
screening (from your viewing) you are well placed
in the weeks leading up to the festival and make
to make connections with the other 30,000 festival
contact with those youd like to meet before you arrive
participants.
in Cannes. Cinando provides contac-t information
for accredited professionals attending the March du The Festival Daily and all the major trades provide
Film, details on their films and projects, as well as the screening schedules for the day and the following
the screening schedule. A login to Cinando is provided day, as well as key events organised by the festival. The
with your accreditation. Once you have registered for Festival Daily is distributed each morning at the main
the March du Film you can use Cinando to present entrances of the Palais, information points and select
your company and projects, and connect with fellow hotels.
producers, distributors and sales agents from around Track the companies in which you are interested.
the world. Look at their ads in the trades, keep up to date with
Read the trades every morning. Daily issues of their acquisitions and sales, and see their movies. Dont
Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Screen International, forget, our Directory of International Sales Agents
Le Film Francais and other magazines provide has a list of sellers handling Australian movies and
invaluable information on the latest business news and other more detailed tips for setting up and meeting with
reviews, whats happening and market trends. Track the sales agents at the market.
activities and marketing campaigns of the distributors Keep a diary so that you have a clear record of any
and sales agents with whom youd like to work. Pay follow-ups you need to make after the festival (eg to
attention to the fortunes of debut feature filmmakers send a showreel, short film or the outline of the project
with films screening in any sections of the festival, you have discussed).
including the market.
Keep your business cards with you at all times,
Dont arrange formal meetings with distributors along with your Market Accreditation (also referred to
or sales agents if your project is not ready to as your badge).
finance. If you meet someone at a social function,
dont just launch in with your pitch, but first have a Keep your expectations in check. Your first few trips
conversation and if it seems to be going well, tell them to the festival will be research, and after each you will
about the project. The festival is a very stressful place understand more about how everything works and how
for acquisitions executives. Their focus is on finished to build relationships with other filmmakers.
movies and projects they are tracking. Its far more
important for you to make a connection with someone
with whom you might do business in the future, than to
pitch a project that isnt ready.
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Ensure you leave plenty of time to get to screenings
as most are heavily subscribed this applies to Screen Australia Office
market screenings as well as screenings in the festival Level 2
selection. 2 la Croisette
Tel: +33 (0) 4 93 38 17 74
Remember that while parties are fun in Cannes, they
Please note this is a new location for 2017.
are absolutely about business. It doesnt pay to
spend all your time trying to score invites to parties or
The Screen Australia office is open 9am to 6pm
to harass people for invitations. You will only annoy
Thursday 18 May to Thursday 25 May, except
your contacts.
when private functions have been scheduled.
Cannes is a means to introduce yourself to people
in companies based outside your home turf. You A schedule of opening hours will be available
can make appointments with local companies at any closer to the festival dates.
time of the year and Australian companies wont want
to spend time in Cannes meeting with filmmakers There are tables for Australians to hold meetings
who live down the road from them. Every serious film through the day. As there is high demand for
company in the world is in one place for 10 days and these, we recommend you try to set your
so are you. meetings around the market like the casual
The March du Film Daily Screening Program lists areas in the Palais, at sales agents offices,
both market and festival screenings. Its available hotels like the Grand and the Gray DAlbion and
from 4pm one day in advance, at press counters and other popular meeting spots.
information points, inside the March du Film screening
rooms, as well as in select hotels. Priority to desks and tables at Screen Australias
office is given to producers with films screening
in Cannes, and those with a track record of
released or internationally recognised films.
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Practical Info
GETTING TO CANNES Taxi
By plane All Taxi Cannes
Nice Cote dAzur International Airport http://www.taxi-cannes.net
www.nice.aeroport.fr Booking: +33 4 93 992 727
Tel. (in France): 0820 423 333 Email: contact@taxi-cannes.net
Tel. (from abroad): +33 8 20 42 33 33 Or they have a free itunes app you can download.
By train
EATING OUT
Cannes Railway Station
Approx five-hour high speed train journey from Paris You wont have a problem finding a place to eat out in
http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers Cannes; it is filled with restaurants. You can find an
Tel. (in France): 36 35 array of places to eat along the Croisette. For cheaper
Tel. (from abroad): +33 8 92 35 35 35 restaurants head to the Port area past the Palais, where
youll find great pizza places.
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT The official Cannes tourism website has hints and tips
TO CANNES on bistros, restaurants and wine bars.
By bus
One-way: 22 DAILY NEEDS
A/R : 33 Morning markets like Forville, Gambetta and La Bocca
50 min ride, every half an hour from 9am to 7pm have great fresh produce and ingredients on sale, while
1st ride 8am, last 8pm supermarkets like Monoprix and Careefour can supply
Tickets are available at the counters at the bus stop. your daily needs.
By taxi
Around 80/trip (daytime rate: 7am to 7pm) ACCOMMODATION
Around 90/trip (nightime rate: 7pm to 7am) There are a variety of options for accommodation in
Located at: Gate A1 (Terminal 1), Gate A3 (Terminal 2) and around Cannes. View a list of hotels at www.
Central Taxi Riviera Nice: +33 (0)4 93 13 78 78 cannes-hotel-booking.com For apartment rentals, the
Car hire March du Film recommends booking with its partner
All of France and Europes major car rental companies Immosol, which offers apartments with or without hotel
(Advantage, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Entreprise, services, depending on your budget. There are a number
FireFly, Goldcar and Sixt) have branches at Nice Airport. of other reputable agencies located in Cannes. If you
Click here for car hire information. need any advice or contacts in Cannes to help arrange
accommodation, please email
GETTING AROUND CANNES business@screenaustralia.gov.au
The majority of the festival and market takes place
within approximately two square kilometres. Your best ON ARRIVAL
option to get around is by foot. Its a good idea to allow It is a good idea to text or call whoever arranged your
longer than you think, as the Croisette and Rue dAntibes accommodation as soon as youre in a cab, bus or train
both get incredibly crowded with slow moving foot traffic from Nice. That way, they can meet you with the keys to
and often the festival security unexpectedly change the enable immediate access to your apartment or hostel.
traffic conditions depending on what is happening on the
red carpet. Some people hire bicycles which is a quick way
to get around.
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BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT ACCOMMODATION BANKING AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
You may be contacted by organisations with attractive Au change Miramar
offers of hotel or apartment rentals for your stay in 57 bd de la Croisette - 06400 Cannes
Cannes, sometimes using the logos of the March du Film, Tel. +33 (0) 4 93 94 45 20
Festival de Cannes or the Palme dOr.
European Exchange Office
Fraud can occur when you arrive at the hotel or residence 65 bd de la Croisette - 06400 Cannes
where the booking was made, only to discover that a Tel. + 33 (0) 4 93 94 45 20
reservation does not exist. In these cases fraudulent
Travelex
companies can no longer be contacted and there is no
8 rue dAntibes - 06400 Cannes
possibility of having payment reimbursed.
Tel. +33 (0) 4 93 39 41 45
Cannes participants have fallen victim to fraudulent
American Express
accommodation providers presenting themselves as:
8 r Belges 06400 Cannes - AMEXCO 470786 F
Premier Destinations, Euro-Events, Global Living
Group, The Ultimate Living Group, Riviera Network,
Business Travel International and Expo Travel Group.
POLICE STATION
If you receive requests or notifications from any of the 1, Avenue Grasse
aforementioned, please be extremely careful. 6400 Cannes, France
Tel. +33 (0)4 93 06 22 22
If you suspect any fraudulent activity, let the March du
Film know at marketinfo@festival-cannes.fr
INFORMATION POINTS
Staff at information points will be able to answer your
WARNING
questions. These are located in the following March and
Take care with security in the office, your apartment and
festival zones:
in the streets. There are always incidents of crime during
the festival. We advise you not to leave windows open at Outside the Palais
night (if youre on a lower floor), as unfortunately there are Entrance of the Village International Pantiero
burglaries every year. In case of lost or stolen passport Inside the Palais
please notify the Australian Embassy immediately here. Level 01: March du Film entrance, centre aisle
Level 01: Puits de Lumire
MEDICAL HELP AND ENGLISH SPEAKING Level 0: Hall Mditerrane (on the left of the main entry)
DOCTORS Level F+3: street entrance by the newspaper stands
The Australian Embassy keeps a list of English speaking At the Riviera: seaside entrance
doctors. They can be contacted here.
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