The Cannes 2024 Festival season is upon us, and the social calendar is packed with exciting events, networking opportunities, and celebrations from diverse industries and cultures. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the key events happening from May 14th to 18th. Whether you’re attending as a filmmaker, producer, or festival enthusiast, this calendar will help you navigate the social scene in Cannes.
May 14th, 2024
- African Pavilion Opening Ceremony: 15:30-20:00, African Pavilion.
- USA Students Mixer: 15:30-17:30, Film USA Pavilion 202.
- Lon Haber & Co | IPPR Cannes Cocktail: 16:00-20:00, Château de la Croix.
- Rocket Science Cannes Welcome Drinks: 17:00-19:00, Dior Building.
- DDA Cannes Cocktail: 18:00-20:00, Carlton Beach.
- Penthouse Opening Party: 18:00-01:30, KissMe Rooftop Club (Rue des Serbes).
- 77th Festival de Cannes Opening Ceremony: 19:00, Palais des Festivals.
May 15th, 2024
- Marché: Festivals Hub | Welcoming Breakfast: 09:00-10:00, Festivals Hub.
- Inauguration of the Bharat (India) Pavilion: 10:00-11:00, India Pavilion 108.
- Marché: Producers Network | Brunch Meeting (EUFCN): 11:00-12:30, Producers Club.
- Marché: Cannes Next | The Int. Screen Inst. Cocktail: 15:30-17:00, The Viewpoint.
- Thailand Happy Hour (Post-Production in Thailand): 15:30-16:30, Thai Pavilion 112.
- Hong Kong Pavilion Opening Ceremony: 16:30-17:00, HK Pavilion 117.
- Fort Lauderdale Happy Hour: 16:30-18:00, Film USA Pavilion 202.
- WME Cocktail Party: 17:00-19:00.
- Marché: Producers Network | Opening Cocktail (KOFIC): 17:30-19:00, Producers Club.
- American Pavilion Members' Cocktail Party: 18:00-20:00, American Pavilion.
- India Networking Evening (Producers’ Evening): 18:00, India Pavilion 108.
- Digital Fashion Awards (Porterium/DFMag): 18:30-23:30, Rooftop Club (Rue des Serbes).
- Better World Fund Red Carpet & Cocktail: 19:30, Carlton Hotel.
- Marché du Film Opening Night Honouring Switzerland: 20:30, Plage des Palmes (Goéland).
May 16th, 2024
- Marché: Producers Network ImpACT Breakfast (DGCINE/Dominican): 09:00-10:30, Producers Club.
- Deadline/Mama Lion | She Roars: Females in Entertainment Panel & Reception: 10:30, Carlton Hotel.
- Better World Fund Light Lunch: 13:00, Carlton Hotel.
- Yes She Cannes She Squad Meet Up: 14:00-16:00, Yes She Cannes Villa.
- AI Film Awards & AI Film Market: 15:00-22:00, KissMe Rooftop Club (Rue des Serbes).
- Variety & The Gotham Welcome to Cannes Party: 16:00-18:00, Lucia Beach.
- Dominican Republic Meet & Greet Drinks: 17:00-18:30, Palais 1 18.01.
- Cannes Docs | Opening Cocktail (Unifrance/EURODOC): 18:30-20:30, Terrasse Unifrance.
- Bharat Parv (India Day) Celebrations: 19:30, Majestic Hotel.
- African Cocktail Reception: 20:00, African Pavilion.
- Sony in Cannes Reception: 20:00, Hotel Martinez.
- Hong Kong Night: 20:30-00:30, Plage des Palmes.
May 17th, 2024
- Marché: Producers Network Breakfast Meetings (Swiss Films): 09:00-10:30, Producers Club.
- TechCannes Networking Breakfast: 9:45-10:30, Vilebrequin Beach.
- Marché: Saudi Connect & Brunch: 11:00-13:00, Plage des Palmes.
- Thailand Happy Hour (Thailand’s Film Incentives): 15:30-16:30, Thai Pavilion 112.
- Global Academy Member Reception: 17:00-19:00, Terrasse Orange.
- Villa Forbes Gala Dinner: 20:00, Villa Forbes.
- Trophée Chopard Award: 20:00, Carlton Beach.
- Soirée Suisse: 21:30, Plage Quinzaine 45.
May 18th, 2024
- Marché: Producers Network Breakfast Meetings (KOFIC): 09:00-10:30, Producers Club.
- The Hot Tub BBQ Pool Party!: 12:00-18:00, 2 Bulls Prod's Villa.
- Producers Meet Up (Film France-CNC, Film Paris, Région Sud): 12:00-14:00, Pavilion 101.
- We Cannes Networking Event: 15:30-17:30, Private Pool House.
- Georgia Entertainment Happy Hour: 16:30-18:00, Film USA Pavilion 202.
