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Cannes Critics' Week
Cannes, France
- Entry fee
- from EUR 35
- Premiere
- International premiere required
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
- Next edition
- 2026
Last verified 2 October 2026
About Cannes Critics' Week
Cannes Critics Week selects first and second feature films and short films during the Cannes Film Festival.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
Cannes Critics' Week submission FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to Cannes Critics' Week?
Submitting to Cannes Critics' Week costs from EUR 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Cannes Critics' Week require a premiere?
International premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Is Cannes Critics' Week an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Cannes Critics' Week can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Cannes Critics' Week held?
Cannes Critics' Week takes place in Cannes, France.
Is Cannes Critics' Week a scam, or is it legitimate?
Cannes Critics' Week is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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How to submit to Cannes
Eligibility, premiere rules, and how programmers actually decide, for filmmakers targeting Cannes Critics' Week.
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