Festival de Cannes (2027)
Event Calendar: 2027-05-11 through 2027-05-22 • Cannes, France
Deadlines & Fee Structure
2027-01-15
Discounted Window2027-02-15
Standard Window2027-03-01
Final Standard Call2027-04-15
Program AnnouncementCategory Entry Fees (EUR)
| Competition Category | Regular |
|---|---|
| Feature Film (Competition / UCR) | EUR 350 |
| Short Film (Official Competition) | EUR 60 |
| Marché du Film AI Showcase Plate | EUR 200 |
Premiere Rules & Category Requirements
Global (no prior public screening anywhere)
Submitting here requires that your film has not had any public screening anywhere in the world. Screening in another festival or online before this event will result in immediate disqualification.
Global (runtime under 15 minutes)
Submitting here requires that your film has not had any public screening anywhere in the world. Screening in another festival or online before this event will result in immediate disqualification.
Potential Disqualification Risks
Based on official regulations for the 2027 edition. Review before locking in your festival submission strategy.
Screening at any public venue, festival, or ticketed event prior to selection will invalidate world/continental premiere categories.
Public streaming availability (outside password-protected review screeners) triggers immediate forfeiture in competitive sections.
Films produced outside the stated 12–24 month production window are ineligible without an official programming waiver.
Failure to provide an ethical AI disclosure statement or utilizing unlicensed voice/likeness models violates submission terms.
Exhibition DCPs without formatted French or English dialogue subtitles will be rejected at projection inspection.
Short film categories strictly enforce runtime limits including all opening/closing credit rolls.
AI & Synthetic Media Policy
Films utilizing generative AI must clearly demarcate synthetic elements versus live-action human performance in production notes. Marché du Film provides dedicated innovation showcase slots.
- →Marché du Film Showcase
- →Cinéf Experimental Track
- →Special Out of Competition Screenings
- ✓Production methodology document stating generative engines used (video/audio/stills)
- ✓Proof of commercial licensing and training rights clearance for synthetic models
Delivery Requirements
Distinguishing between mandatory festival-specific specifications and Creator Intel's master preparation checklist.
A. Festival de Cannes (2027) Official Specifications
DCI Theatrical Screening Master
DCP SMPTE 2006, 24.00 fps or 48 fps HFR, JPEG2000 XYZ, 2K/4K, Unencrypted (or KDM valid for full festival duration).
Note: All foreign language films must carry French subtitles; French language films must carry English subtitles.
B. Universal Master Preparation Guide (General Best Practice)
In addition to festival-specific requirements, Creator Intel recommends preparing high-bitrate ProRes masters, separated 5.1 stems, bilingual subtitle files, and high-res EPK assets for universal circuit readiness.
Theatrical projection standard for A-list festival circuit.
High-fidelity digital archive and broadcast master.
Multi-channel cinema sound delivery.
Verified Source Ledger
Festival de Cannes Official Submission Regulations & Technical Charter 2027
Publisher: Association Française du Festival International du Film