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Young Director Award Ceremony 2019 – Tickets available

The Young Director Award Ceremony, supported by shots, takes place in Cannes on 20 June, during the Lions International Festival of Creativity. Tickets are available now.

Before the ceremony there will be a seminar and discussion panel.
more details to follow..

2:45pm
Doors Open

3:30pm
Seminar:
How Brands Can Be – And Do – Better (and what filmmakers need to know to help them)

4:15pm (approx)
Panel Discussion:

Is advertising enough? Can the commercial filmmaking industry still compete effectively for the best new directorial talent?

5:00pm (approx)
Award Ceremony
Showcasing, celebrating and rewarding the best new films from a host of young, international directing talents.

After Show Party
At Le Tube Restaurant 10 rue Florian, 06400 Cannes
Ceremony Tickets do not guarantee entry to the After Show Party if the venue has reached capacity. The door will work on a strict one-in, one-out basis, particularly at peak times.

Tickets can be purchased here

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