Anything Goes : First Time at the American Pavilion in Cannes – What to Expect? by Vince Trenton

Vince Trenton

First Time at the American Pavilion in Cannes – What to Expect?

Hi everyone,

I‘ve a quick question for those of you who are attending the Cannes Film Festival or have been there before — especially those who have also experienced the American Pavilion membership:

This will be my fourth time in Cannes, my second time attending with a Marché du Film accreditation, and my first time joining the American Pavilion.

I’d love to hear about your experiences:

- What benefits did it bring you?

- What can I realistically expect & how would you describe the overall atmosphere in that environment?

For me, this year is mainly about exploring & getting a feel for how everything works — understanding the dynamics, experiencing the atmosphere & potentially making a few meaningful connections.

I may also speak about my current project, which is a proof-of-concept entering production in late summer, with the goal of submitting it to festivals once completed later in the year.

Looking forward to hearing your insights & experiences!

Thanks & best regards,

Vince

Laura Hammer

Hi Vince Trenton Wishing you all the best on your journey! We have a great FREE webinar about navigating Cannes taught by Guillaume Esmiol the Executive Director of the festival. Webinar: How to Navigate the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film (March 2026) https://www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-navigate-the-cannes-fi...

Laura Hammer

Vince Trenton We also have a great class starting this Saturday April 19th, Perfecting Your 5 Minute Pitch For The Cannes Film Festival (April 2026) Taught by Producer Alexia Melocchi https://www.stage32.com/education/products/perfecting-your-5-minute-pitc...

Vince Trenton

Laura Hammer Thank you! Wishing you all the best on your journey too! :-) Thanks for the links, I'll take a look regarding the 19th.

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