Cannes Film Festival Survival Guide - Prep, Parties, Receptions & Networking

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This week, I'm excited to chat about the Cannes Film Festival. I want to share all the details to help you navigate the festival smoothly and make the most of your experience.
I'll talk about the layout, essential preparations, and yes, even the all important parties and receptions. Cannes is a great place to make contacts, connect with fellow filmmakers and set up business for the next 12 months. Let's dive in and explore Cannes together!

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Festival Accreditation (00:00:44)

3. Preparation before the festival (00:01:14)

4. What are your objectives? (00:01:18)

5. Arrange your meetings (00:01:47)

6. Do your research (00:02:39)

7. Creating your Pitch pack (00:02:59)

8. Rehearse your pitch (00:03:51)

9. Networking with business cards (00:05:12)

10. The Festival layout (00:05:43)

11. Get Networking (00:06:58)

12. Parties and receptions (00:07:43)

13. Keeping it professional (00:10:47)

14. Get comfortable being uncomfortable (00:11:38)

15. The pecking order (00:12:03)

16. Notice the market trends (00:13:35)

17. Find some inspiration (00:14:01)

18. Take time to reflect (00:14:35)