Cannes Film Festival

Since 1946 Cannes has hosted the world famous Film Festival. Most of the action takes place at the Palais des Festivals, although screenings do take place all over town. While most Cannes Film Festival events are strictly by invitation only, there are daily film screenings open to the public on Mace beach, and also as part of Directors' Fortnight.

In addition to the main competition, the festival has a fiercely competitive short film competition. Best known for starlets on the beach, stars on yachts and fractious bun-fights at controversial screenings, the festival also has a proud history of upholding artistic standards within an industry increasingly dominated by the bottom line.