CANNES - A FESTIVAL VIRGIN'S GUIDE
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I volunteer to help out at the festival?
Cannes receives financial support from the French government, plus a whole host of regional authorities and corporate sponsors. So unlike many other festivals, it is in the enviable position of being able to use a workforce comprised entirely of paid employees. For this, and for security reasons, Cannes does not operate any programmes to use volunteers for the event.
The only volunteer programme we're aware of in Cannes during the festival is that run by the American Pavilion. This programme is open to American film students (only) and is not officially connected to the festival. For more information, visit the American Pavilion web site.
For the full run-down on attending the Cannes Film Festival, make sure you pick up a copy of Cannes - A Festival Virgin's Guide.