Each year, many of you are accredited for the very first time. So that your stay is as pleasant as possible, here is some useful information.
Arrival at the Airport
- The express line #210 (Côte d'Azur Rapid Buses) provides shuttle service between the Nice Airport (Terminal 1) and the Cannes Bus Station (near the Palais) in 45 minutes.
Schedule: first bus at 8:00 am, then every 30 minutes from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, with last departure at 8:00 pm.
Ticket: 14.20€.
After 8:00 pm, take the line #200, departures at 8:22, 9:00 and 10:00 pm. The journey lasts approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Ticket: 1€.
- To reach Cannes by taxi, contact Allô Taxi Cannes: 0 890 712 227.
Fare: Airport to Cannes - 75€ (approximately)
Arrival at the Palais
Due to the Vigipirate Plan in effect, checks are carried out at the entrance to the Festival Zone which extends around the Palais des Festivals and Riviera, from the Village International-Pantiero to the Village International-Riviera, and as far as the Cinéma de la Plage.
To avoid blocking entrances, please deposit your bags at the checkroom at your disposal at the Barrière Bistingo (Casino Croisette side) before entering the Palais to withdraw your badge.
Access to accreditations
Location: Palais, Level 01, Croisette side entrance, to the right of the main entrance.
Opening hours:
From 8 a.m. to 8 pm from 13-16 May.
From 9 a.m. to 6 pm from 17-23 May for Marché du Film accreditations, to 24th May for Festival accreditations, and to 25th May for Press accreditations.
Withdrawal of your badge
In the "accreditation" zone, hostesses are at your disposal to help you. Don't hesitate to ask them any questions you might have.
Upon presentation of your accreditation confirmation and a piece of identification, you will receive your badge as well as the "Access to Screenings" document . Read it carefully.
Withdrawal of your Festival or Marché Bag
At the bottom of the document "Access to Screenings", a detachable coupon permits you to withdraw your Festival or Film Market Bag at the counters located opposite the accreditation banks.
Your bag contains the official Festival or Film Market publications.
What is your badge used for?
The wearing of the badge is compulsory. It enables free circulation within the Festival Zone during opening hours.
It equally allows you to attend, without an invitation but within the limit of available seats, screenings of the Official Selection at the Debussy, Buñuel, Bazin, "Soixantième" and "Cinéma de la Plage" theatres, as well as those of the Short Film Corner
Note: under the same conditions, the badge enables one to attend the screenings of the International Critics' Week and Directors' Fortnight.
Withdrawal of invitations
Most screenings may be attended upon simple presentation of the Badge, but screenings in the Grand Théâtre Lumière require an invitation.
The document "Access to Screenings", delivered along with your Badge, indicates your distribution office.
First time on the Red Steps?
Each evening, two Gala screenings are held at the Grand Théâtre Lumière around 7 pm and 10 pm. To attend them, you must imperatively present yourself at the bottom of the Red Steps at the time and entrance indicated on your invitation.
Gala screenings require the wearing of a tuxedo or evening dress. (Several shops in Cannes hire out appropriate attire.)
Lost?
Info Points, marked with an "I", are located at various places within the Festival Zone with hostesses to answer your every question.
Wishing you a most excellent Festival among us!
