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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...
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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...
Gloria Bell
Sebastian Lelio (La Résidence 2006) presents his new feature film “Gloria Bell”. Gloria is a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on...
The Short Films Selections 2019 © FDC
Following the announcement of the Official Selection of the 72nd Festival de Cannes, held on Thursday, April, 18th at 11am, discover the Short Films in Competition and the Cinéfondation Selection...
Charles Williams
Charles Williams, director of All These Creatures, tells us more about his experience in Cannes.
The former Jeune Cinéma directors in Cannes 2022
OFFICIAL SELECTION COMPETITION Jessica HAUSNER – Little Joe (La Sélection 1999) Corneliu PORUMBOIU – Les siffleurs (La Selection 2004 – La Résidence 2005)   UN CERTAIN REGARD Karim AÏNOUZ –...
WEI Shujun
The announcement of the 2019’s Short Films Competition is getting closer! While you wait, WEI Shujun shares his feelings about winning the Special Jury Distinction during the 2018 Festival de Cannes, and...
Planning 2019
The Short Film Corner is starting soon… Discover the full 2019 Program!
Claire Denis © C. Alvarez / Getty Images
French filmmaker and screenwriter Claire Denis is to lead the Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury of the 72nd Festival de Cannes. Claire Denis will succeed Abderrahmane Sissako, Naomi Kawase, Cristian...
SUNSET
After "Son Of Saul" (Residence project) 2015 Cannes  Grand Prix  and the Oscar for best Foreign Film, Laszlo Nemes returns with "Sunset" that is scheluded for release in France Wednesday...
Comprame un revolver
The new film by Mesoamerican director Julio Hernández Cordón (Residence 2019), is being released in French theatres.
LUNE DE MIEL
The first feature film from director Ioana Uricaru, Lemonade will be released in France on Wednesday March13.