Visiting Cannes During The Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival, held each May in the upscale Mediterranean city, offers visitors a chance to bask on the beach, do some serious shopping and even spot a celebrity or two. Cannes Photo Tour Get a photo tour of this upscale Riviera city at its busiest, during the Cannes Film Festival.
Your About Guide's Experience at the Festival Think you can hop on over to Cannes and rub elbows with celebrities? You are in for quite a surprise. While the city is hopping and there are lots of fun things to do, this article explains that most the festival activities are limited to the rich and famous. The Official Cannes Film Festival Site This is the official site for the festival, with information on submitting a film for judging or applying for a press pass. It also includes details about films in the judging and winners. During the festival, there are video and sound clips. Cannes - A Festival Virgin's Guide Best of the Net This site is tremendously helpful, especially for regular people planning to visit Cannes during the festival (or even amateur filmmakers hoping to get in on the action). There is a thorough FAQ, an accomodations guide and a message board. The Internet Movie Database Festival Guide This includes festival links and loads of information on the films that won. Cannes Tourism Office The official Cannes Tourism Office site, with information on lodging, vacation packages, beaches, casinos and nightlife.
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