The Everyday Film Nerd’s Guide to the Cannes Film Festival

Learn everything there is to know about attending the Cannes Film Festival

Kay Barrett
5 min readMay 24, 2022
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Every year, the world’s greatest directors, screenwriters, and celebrities gather at the French Riviera to celebrate the next wave of artistic cinema. If you were lucky enough to snag a Cannes Cinephile or 3 Days in Cannes badge, you’re probably wondering how you can make the most of this experience as someone outside of the industry.

What do I wear? Where should I stay? Where do I meet Leonardo DiCaprio? This article will answer all of your questions and prep you to enjoy every delightful second of the Cannes.

Last updated May 24, 2022

How to Pronounce Cannes:

The “s” is silent, and so the city’s name should be pronounced as KAN. If you want to sound really posh, go for KAN-NUH like in this video here.

Where to Stay:

Drop the big bucks to stay as close to the action as possible. You don’t want to waste valuable time commuting back and forth between the Palais de Festivals and your Airbnb. Especially on days when you have to change attire for the fancy-schmancy evening screenings.

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Kay Barrett

^ is my name, media is my game. Books, film, and pop culture. For sponsored features or reviews, email me: barrettbookreviews@icloud.com.