What Happens at the Cannes Film Festival?
The Cannes Film Festival is essentially an industry event and sales market, which means that you need to be a ‘movie professional’ in order to attend. However even budding movie-makers fall into this category, and provided you contact the national film commission of your home country well in advance (preferably January) you shouldn’t have a problem in being awarded basic (free) accreditation. Screenings You can see next year’s hot new films first by attending one of the screenings that take place throughout the festival. You’ll need a separate ticket for films which are part of the official competition, but at the side bars outside the Palais de Festivals all you need do is show up early, wait in line and flash your accreditation badge at the bouncer. Parties Unless you have friends in high places, don’t be under any illusions that you’ll be sipping cocktails with the stars. The glamorous parties are strictly by invitation only and you’ll find that even the best restaurants are booked
