The Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury 2016 © RR
The first Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury sat in 1998. This year it is presided over by the Japanese director and writer Naomi Kawase, and brings together the following names from the film world:
Marie-Josée CROZE – actress – Canada, France
Jean-Marie LARRIEU – director, screenwriter – France
Radu MUNTEAN – director, screenwriter – Romania
Santiago LOZA – director, playwright, writer – Argentina
The Jury will be awarding prizes for three of the 18 student films shown as part of the Cinéfondation selection.
The Cinéfondation Prizes will be announced by the Jury on Friday 20 May, at an award ceremony in the Buñuel theatre, which will be followed by a screening of the winning films.
The Jury must also name the Short Film Palme d’or winner from among the 10 In Competition films selected. This will be awarded at the closing ceremony of the 69th Festival de Cannes on Sunday 22 May.
1. Radu Muntean © Diana Vidrașcu
2. Marie-Josée Croze © Sylvie Lancrenon / H&K
3. Naomi Kawase © LESLIE KEE
4. Jean-Marie Larrieu © Alexandra Fleurantin – Festival des Arcs 2013
5. Santiago Loza © RR
2. Marie-Josée Croze © Sylvie Lancrenon / H&K
3. Naomi Kawase © LESLIE KEE
4. Jean-Marie Larrieu © Alexandra Fleurantin – Festival des Arcs 2013
5. Santiago Loza © RR
