Tier 1
Cannes, France
Last verified 23 March 2026
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The main submission deadline for Quinzaine des Cinéastes is around 15 March 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Quinzaine des Cinéastes costs around USD 38 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
International premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Quinzaine des Cinéastes takes place in Cannes, France.
Quinzaine des Cinéastes is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Quinzaine des Cinéastes through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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