Play it on the red carpet like Sharon Stone or Tom Cruise, it’s possible! We are not going to delude ourselves, the paparazzi will not do you the honors of their harangues and their crackling flashes. But the magic will work! Here are some tips… And the best thing is always to do it in advance!
We tend to forget it, but the Cannes Film Festival is “reserved primarily for film professionals”. No need to seek accreditation if you are not part of the sector or if you are not a journalist.
However, on all the image in the head of these movie fans sweating profusely in their evening dress, brandishing their card “research invitation for…”, hope pegged to the body…
A proven technique, of course, but not always profitable… You can always try to seduce the security guard or the service door… But it is only rarely effective for the first and not recommended for the second .
There are a few other tricks to getting lathered on the stairs without spending a dime, and legally, and without having to sacrifice yourself. For the first, the best known, you have to be local. The people of Cannes are indeed invited to participate in a big draw. If you live in the capital of cinema, you can win tickets for a screening and for the corresponding stair climb.
The downside is that seats are assigned without asking your opinion. Not the choice neither of the schedule, nor of the day, nor even of the desired film. But we are not going to be choosy. For registration, it’s here. It’s free, and it can pay off: you’ll also sweat in your tuxedo, but maybe a little less!
Deadline for registrations: Saturday May 13 at 1 p.m. It is also possible to register physically by going at the Gare Maritime on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 May from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.as well as Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with proof of residence in Cannes (of course) and an identity document. THE draw will be made on May 15.
The other good news is that this draw is not exclusively reserved for residents of Cannes! “Socio-professionals” are also accepted. This means that if you work on site or your company is based in Cannes, you are eligible.
Please note: you are only entitled to one ballot per person, in any case. The key: two tickets for the stars.
But other options are less exclusive! France Télévisions, partner of the Cannes Film Festival since last year, is launching its own competition. And there, no jealousy: everyone can participate. All you need is to have created a France.tv account (which you obviously have already done for a long time, since you don’t miss a Replay of the Nice edition or the regional news!). A few questions and a draw, to allow you (perhaps) to walk the red carpet like a star.
The experience promises to be unforgettable. Something to motivate yourself and arm yourself with patience. THE good plan, a little less known, during the festival, is this one: the places won during the Cannes competition and which are not withdrawn in due time, are redistributed immediately. Nothing worse than a hollow-sounding Palais des Festivals! In short, it is not forbidden to dream: everyone is entitled to their quarter of an hour of glory.