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The Pitch Session of the Focus CoPro’ 2nd edition – program dedicated in highlighting promising first feature films projects – took place on Tuesday, May 21st at the Short Film Corner. For the very...
Focus WiP 2019
The Focus WiP (Work in Progress) aims to present short film projects currently in production or in post-production to dedicated international decision-makers from the short film Industry – distributors, festival programmers, institutions, film...
 © Directors Talk to Directors : Melina León & Danielle Lessovitz
Two directors in Selection this year (Director’s Fortnight and Un Certain Regard) share their artistic journey, their vision of Cinema and of’ the Industry, and will discuss the various stages that...
Cinéastes des courts métrages en Compétition 2019 © FDC
On this very special day, after the official screening of Short Films in Competition in the morning, meet the directors! They will discuss their films, their experiences, their doubts and...
 © Masterclass - Le Montage : Sebastián Sepulveda & Vladimir Durán
When a director questions a film editor… Images and sounds make one, the rhythm of a film is built and the meaning appears. This mariage is crucial in Cinema. Editing...
Vasilis Kekatos & Agustina San Martín © Loïc Venance - AFP
On Saturday, May 25th, during the Closing Ceremony, Claire Denis – Short Film and Cinéfondation Jury President – has awarded the Short Film Palme d’Or and a Special Mention.
Rerun of the Palmares of the Cinéfondation
The Cinéfondation Selection and the Short Films in Competition 2019 will be screened on May 28th in Paris at the Cinéma du Panthéon. Reprise of the Festival Short Films on...
Jury et Lauréats de la Cinéfondation 2019 © Deborah Neris / FDC
The Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury headed by Claire Denis and including Stacy Martin, Eran Kilirin, Panos H. Koutras et Cãtãlin Mitulescu has awarded the 2019 Cinéfondation Prizes during a ceremony...
PIA BORGE
They will have the floor to talk all about cinema! They have made short films, still make short movies, produce, have seen their films selected in various festivals around the...
Doc corner © FDC / MDF
Valued for a long time by the festivals, short documentaries appear to have become more popular of late. Initiatives such as professional forums, dedicated grants, and new specialised online platforms...
Claire Denis © C. Alvarez / Getty Images
An unmissable event at the Short Film Corner! Meet with the Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury President.  This year, Claire Denis is ready to look back on her film career...
Focus CoPro' 2019
For the second edition in a row, the Short Film Corner and NISI MASA bring back the Focus CoPro’ ; and shine a light on talented filmmakers by helping them bridging the gap from short...
Les réalisateurs de La Résidence de la Cinéfondation (sessions automne 2018 et printemps 2019)  au pavillon du CNC sur la plage du Gray d'Albion à Cannes
On Thursday, May 16, 2019, the directors from La Résidence du Festival – fall 2018 and spring 2019 sessions – presented their projects at the Gray d’Albion Beach. The “Centre...
doc corner © FDC
Three experts specialise in marketing and distribution, and offer their best strategies and ideas so that everyone can better approach the promotion of their short film on the international market....
Short Film Corner & Pop Up Film Residency
As the sunny & busy days are getting closer on the French Riviera, Cannes Court Métrage’s Short Film Corner is glad to open a new collaboration with the Pop Up...
Crédits : Kim Vlaeminck
Lukas Dhont is member of the Jury Un Certain Regard of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. His experience with the Festival starts with the Residence of the Cinéfondation in Paris,...
Meurs, Monstre, Meurs - Alejandro Fadel
Alejandro Fadel presents his new feature film “Murder me, monster” developped at La Résidence in 2014. Rural police officer Cruz investigates the bizarre case of a headless woman’s body found...
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Everything you always wanted to know about distribution but you never dared to ask… For one hour, there will be an uninterrupted Q&A session! From searching for a distributor, to strategies...
Petra - Jaime Rosales
Jaime Rosales (L’Atelier 2010) presents his new feature film « Petra ». The identity of Petra’s father has been hidden from her all her life. When her mother dies, Petra...
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Scriptwriting is a decisive step in the creative process. Before investing in the realisation, it is important to understand essential details required to master making the film a singular story....
The Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury 2019 © DR
Composed of 2 women and 3 men from various backgrounds, the short films and Cinéfondation Jury is unveiled. Chaired by Claire Denis, the Jury will name the Short Film Palme...