Need to go to Cannes? It may be powerful to make it to the Croisette except you’re a movie business insider. However right here’s a technique you can also make it occur.
The American Pavilion (AmPav) has been the premier hub for American movie professionals and college students at Cannes since 1989, facilitating connections between aspiring creatives and the worldwide movie business. And this 12 months, AmPav is partnering with IndieWire’s Way forward for Filmmaking to present you a full scholarship to its Cannes Pupil Program.
Whereas the Cannes program is designed for college students, you don’t must be a scholar to take part. Be taught extra right here — and along with Cannes, AmPav additionally takes college students to SXSW in Austin and London and the Venice Movie Competition.
Extra contest particulars right here.
The Cannes Pupil Program is the last word immersion in all that’s taking place on the Croisette every Might: It’s an all-access go to panels, workshops, and networking alternatives with precise movie business professionals so that you can get hands-on expertise and make the skilled connections you have to get your profession in movie off the bottom. Observe American Pavilion on Instagram.
How will you win a full scholarship?
The “Lights! Cannes! Motion!” contest invitations you to create an Instagram reel detailing how the Cannes Pupil Program might affect your life. Or, when you’re already an alum of this system and wish to go once more, the reel ought to present how the Cannes Pupil Program did affect your life. Right here’s what you want:
Contest Particulars
Classes:
Cannes Alumni: Share how this system influenced your life.
Cannes First-Timer: Share how the expertise might affect you.
Prizes:
1st Prize: Full scholarship to the 2026 Cannes Pupil Program.
2nd Prize: 50% scholarship.
(Scholarships embody housing, each day breakfast, floor transport, and competition accreditation. Journey and meals past breakfast will not be included.)
Easy methods to Enter:
1. Create a inventive Instagram reel (3 minutes max)
2. Observe and tag @americanpavilion in your put up
3. Use the hashtags #AmPav #IWFutureOfFilmmaking #Cannes2026 #CannesFilmFestival
4. Guarantee your account is public through the judging interval
Key Dates:
Submission Deadline: November 25, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST.
Winners Introduced: December 10, 2025
Eligibility:
Open to AmPav alumni and anybody all in favour of attending Cannes.
Contributors have to be 18+ by Might 2026.
Reels might be judged on creativity by a jury of business professionals. Winners might be notified through Instagram and their reels might be showcased on AmPav’s platforms. This contest shouldn’t be affiliated with Instagram. Full guidelines, phrases, and situations apply.
