Cinephiles accreditation- English version

CINEPHILE ACCREDITATION

The Festival de Cannes allows diligent cinephiles (members of a cinema or an active cinephile association), film students, and school groups (high school film sections), within the limit of available places, to participate in the Festival de Cannes thanks to “Cinephile” accreditations. This year, 3,000 accreditations will be offered to cinephiles.

> TO KNOW << obtaining accreditation is not an entitlement. Applications are selected based on cinema attendance and the relevance of the academic curriculum or educational project. The Festival de Cannes and Cannes Cinéma reserve the right to refuse an accreditation request, regardless of the documents provided, based on venue capacity and selection criteria.

WHAT IS THE CINEPHILE ACCREDITATION FOR ?

The “Cinephile” accreditation provides free access

  • to screenings organized by Cannes Cinéma as part of the Cannes Cinéphiles operation (in the following venues: Théâtre La Licorne, Studio 13 cinema, Le Raimu cinema, and Théâtre Alexandre III),
  • to cinema screenings at the Palais des Festivals, Théâtre Croisette, Espace Miramar, and the Cineum under certain conditions (see access conditions here).

HOW TO REGISTER ? 

Important : in order to guarantee fairness among all applicants, any incomplete, non-compliant, or overdue file will be automatically rejected without the possibility of appeal.

 

  • When? opening and closing of requests in February each year. Individual requests will be processed in March. 
  • Where? only on the official portal: moncompte.festival-cannes.com. (No files sent by email or post will be processed). 
  • Age: accreditation is reserved for adults (except for school groups). 
  • Eco-tax: An environmental contribution of 24 € (incl. VAT) is requested by the Festival de Cannes to support carbon offset programs.
  •  Collection of accreditations: if your application is accepted, you can collect your accreditation at the Gare Maritime (Pantiero Zone) on Sunday, May 10, 2026: from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or from Wednesday, May 13, 2026: from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 

Consult the criteria specific to your situation : in order to facilitate the examination of your request, please ensure you prepare the supporting documents that correspond exactly to your profile, see below.

CINEMA STUDENT / Individual request

>> You are a FILM STUDENT :
This category is strictly reserved for students over the age of 18 enrolled in a higher education program for film and audiovisual professions.

Given the high volume of requests and the limited number of accreditations available, we prioritize applications from students in their 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree (L3) and above. Optional or non-optional electives or “general film culture” courses taken as part of other degrees (Law, Economics, etc.) are not eligible.

Mandatory supporting documents :

  1. Cover letter: detail your current academic background and explain why your presence at the Festival is essential to your professional project. 2.
  2. Identification: valid double-sided photocopy.
  3. Compliant ID photo: recent, front-facing, portrait format, without accessories (sunglasses, hat) or filters.
  4. School certificate for the current year: a photocopy or certificate from your institution clearly indicating a “full film” curriculum.

>> YOU ARE SUBSCRIBED TO A CINEMA :
This category is reserved for regular moviegoers over the age of 18 who can provide proof of frequent attendance at cinemas.

Required supporting documents:

1.Cover letter: present your background as a film enthusiast and explain the value of your presence at the festival.
2. Proof of identity: double-sided photocopy of a valid ID.
3. Compliant ID photo: recent, front-facing, portrait format, without accessories (sunglasses, hat) or filters.
4. Proof of regular attendance (depending on your situation) :

  • Option A: unlimited subscription (such as Pathé, UGC, MK2, etc.)
    > The subscription contract must have been taken out more than one year prior to the date of application. DUO subscriptions are valid only for the person named on the subscription.

>  A copy of all your personalized and dated invoices from January to January (in a single PDF).

  • Option B: loyalty card or subscription from an independent cinema 
    > Photocopy of the subscription card issued by the cinema (showing the name or subscription number).
    > An official personalized statement of card usage (under the same name or subscription number), detailing your screening history from January to January.

> YOU ARE A FILM ENTHUSIASTS’ ASSOCIATION :
This category is reserved for non-profit organizations that bring the art of cinema to life on a daily basis and create a bridge between films and audiences.

Associations must organize and program film screenings throughout the year, actively collaborate with cinemas in their local area, and address all audiences through mediation and film support work (introductions and discussions).

Accreditation is intended for the most committed members of the association, namely :

  • Members involved in programming committees.
  • Volunteers or coordinators responsible for hosting and facilitating screenings.
  • Members who demonstrate strong commitment and actively participate in the life of the organization.

Mandatory two-step procedure :

Step 1: quota validation: the association’s representative must contact Cannes Cinéma (contact@cannes-cinema.com) to obtain a participant quota by sending:

  • A presentation of the association and its associative project.
  • A report on the screenings organized during the year.
  • The exact number of accreditations requested.

Please note: once granted, the quota cannot be increased.

Step 2: Group registration (Festival website): once the quota has been validated, the designated contact person must create a “group request” on the Festival portal and complete the individual forms with the following supporting documents:

  • Proof of identity: double-sided photocopy.
  • Compliant ID photo: front-facing portrait, without accessories (sunglasses, hat) or filters.
  • Proof of membership: photocopy of a personalized subscription or membership certificate for the current year.
 

 

> YOUR ARE A SCHOOL GROUP, cinema specialty
This category is reserved for high school students specializing in Film Studies. Priority is given to educational projects that include an on-site stay of more than 4 days.

Mandatory conditions:

  • Students must be over 16 years old on the dates of the Festival.
  • The application must be submitted by a designated supervising teacher.

Two-step registration procedure:

Step 1: Quota validation: the teacher must contact Cannes Cinéma (contact@cannes-cinema.com) to have the number of participants approved.

Step 2: File creation (Festival website): once the quota has been validated, the teacher must go to the Festival portal to generate a “Group Application” and complete the participants’ forms with the following documents:

  • The project: a collective cover letter detailing the educational project linked to the stay.
  • For each student:
    – A proof of identity (double-sided photocopy).
    – A compliant ID photo (front-facing, portrait format, without accessories).
    – A valid school attendance certificate (or a single certificate listing all students, stamped and signed by the institution).
  • For accompanying staff:

A photocopy of a professional ID card or a teaching certificate for the current academic year.