{"id":2119500,"date":"2025-10-28T01:04:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T01:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2119500"},"modified":"2025-10-28T01:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T01:04:28","slug":"want-to-attend-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-win-a-full-scholarship-for-the-american-pavilions-student-program-by-entering-this-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/want-to-attend-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-win-a-full-scholarship-for-the-american-pavilions-student-program-by-entering-this-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Attend the 2026 Cannes Film Festival? Win a Full Scholarship for the American Pavilion\u2019s Student Program by Entering This Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Want to go to Cannes? It can be tough to make it to the Croisette unless you\u2019re a film industry insider. But here\u2019s one way you can make it happen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The American Pavilion (AmPav) has been the premier hub for American film professionals and students at Cannes since 1989, facilitating connections between aspiring creatives and the global film industry. And this year, AmPav is partnering with IndieWire\u2019s Future of Filmmaking to give you a full scholarship to its Cannes Student Program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>More from IndieWire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While the Cannes program is designed for students, you don\u2019t have to be a student to participate. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ampav.com\/cannes-video-contest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Learn more here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Learn more here<\/a> \u2014 and in addition to Cannes, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ampav.com\/student-programs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:AmPav also takes students to SXSW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">AmPav also takes students to SXSW<\/a> in Austin and London and the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/americanpavilion.swoogo.com\/venice26application\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Venice Film Festival;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Venice Film Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ampav.com\/student-programs\/cannes-video-contest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:More contest details here.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">More contest details here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Cannes Student Program is the ultimate immersion in all that\u2019s happening on the Croisette each May: It\u2019s an all-access pass to panels, workshops, and networking opportunities with actual film industry professionals for you to get hands-on experience and make the professional connections you need to get your career in film off the ground. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/americanpavilion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Follow American Pavilion on Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Follow American Pavilion on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The four winners of last year\u2019s contest Claire Delany, Olav Carter, Matison LeBlanc, Kevin de los Cuetos. Olav was 1st place for alumni, Matison 2nd place alumni, and Kevin was 1st place first-timer, Claire 2nd place first-timer.<cite>Randall Michelson<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">How can you win a full scholarship?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The \u201cLights! Cannes! Action!\u201d contest invites you to create an Instagram reel detailing how the Cannes Student Program could influence your life. Or, if you\u2019re already an alum of the program and want to go again, the reel should show how the Cannes Student Program <em>did<\/em> impact your life. Here\u2019s what you need:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Contest Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Categories:<\/strong><br \/><em>Cannes Alumni<\/em>: Share how the program influenced your life.<br \/><em>Cannes First-Timer<\/em>: Share how the experience could impact you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Prizes:<\/strong><br \/><em>1st Prize<\/em>: Full scholarship to the 2026 Cannes Student Program.<br \/><em>2nd Prize<\/em>: 50% scholarship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>(Scholarships include housing, daily breakfast, ground transport, and festival accreditation. Travel and meals beyond breakfast are not included.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>How to Enter:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Create a creative Instagram reel (3 minutes max)<br \/>2. Follow and tag @americanpavilion in your post<br \/>3. Use the hashtags #AmPav #IWFutureOfFilmmaking #Cannes2026 #CannesFilmFestival<br \/>4. Ensure your account is public during the judging period<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Submission Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0November 25, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST.<br \/><strong>Winners Announced:<\/strong>\u00a0December 10, 2025\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open to AmPav alumni and anyone interested in attending Cannes.<br \/>Participants must be 18+ by May 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Reels will be judged on creativity by a jury of industry professionals. Winners will be notified via Instagram and their reels will be showcased on AmPav\u2019s platforms. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram. Full rules, terms, and conditions apply.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"All the 2025 Cannes Student Program participants.&lt;cite&gt;Randall Michelsen&lt;\/cite&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"701\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EhBPr7f2OPBaCHftTuiSug--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcwMTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/indiewire_268\/21ed783d8a87236e8bd0ff4ba3672127\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>All the 2025 Cannes Student Program participants.<cite>Randall Michelsen<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ampav.com\/student-programs\/cannes-video-contest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Learn more about how to enter to win here.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Learn more about how to enter to win here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best of IndieWire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sign up for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cloud.email.indiewire.com\/signup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Indiewire's Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Indiewire&#8217;s Newsletter<\/a>. 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