At Cannes Bastide Rouge Art&Film Festival Lumiere tribute, the city becomes a prism: refracting the sunlight of the Côte d’Azur into the full spectrum of global storytelling. Cannes lends myth - Lumiere gives meaning.
Named in tribute to Auguste and Louis Lumiere, the visionary brothers who sparked the birth of cinema, this festival is not merely about watching films. It is about reverence. It is about resonance. It is about the singular power of the moving image to illuminate who we are.
As Louis Lumiere once said, “Cinema is an art which can teach without preaching, move
without manipulating, and reflect without distorting.”
We believe in that cinema. We build for that cinema. We celebrate that cinema.
Welcoming all participants to our offline event that will be held at Cannes in Bastide Rouge on 19th of September. Every participant will have opportunity to network and collaborate with each other, have Q&A with winners and become part of our cinema family
1. Eligibility
• Films of all genres and formats are eligible: narrative, documentary, experimental,
animation, and hybrid works.
• Films must have been completed within 24-36 months prior to the festival date.
• Submissions must not have premiered publicly in France prior to Lumiere (exceptions
apply for non-competitive sections).
2. Categories
• Submissions may be made in the following sections:
• Feature Competition (60+ minutes)
• Short Films (under 30 minutes)
• Documentary Competition
• Debut Feature
• Out of Competition / Special Screenings
And etc.
3. Premiere Status
• World, International, European, or French Premieres are strongly preferred for
competition sections.
4. Language & Subtitles
• All non-French and non-English films must include English subtitles.
• French subtitles are required for selected works to be screened publicly in France.
5. Submission Format
• Submissions must be made via FilmFreeway or the official Lumiere submission portal.
• A secure online screener must be provided.
• Final exhibition copies must be in DCP format or as otherwise agreed upon by the
programming team.
6. Selection Process
• Films are selected by the Lumiere Programming Committee.
• Selection is final and cannot be appealed.
• All applicants will be notified of the status of their submission by the notification
date.
7. Screenings & Rights
• The festival reserves the right to screen selected films up to three times during the
event.
• By submitting, the applicant grants Lumière the non-exclusive right to use film stills,
clips (max. 3 minutes), and relevant material for promotional purposes.
8. Filmmaker Attendance
• Filmmakers of selected works are encouraged to attend. Invitations, passes, or travel
support may be extended at the discretion of the festival.
9. Awards Eligibility
• To be eligible for competition awards, films must have no prior public distribution in
France (theatrical or digital).
• A film may only be submitted to one competition section.
10. Respect & Responsibility
• Lumiere is committed to an inclusive, respectful environment. Any behavior compromising
the integrity of the festival or safety of attendees will result in disqualification and
removal.