AmPav Worldwide Student Program
In partnership with IndieWire Future of Filmmaking
The American Pavilion Student Programs are more than an internship. Each program is specifically designed to complement a student’s school curriculum with hands-on experience, direct access to industry professionals and networking opportunities with other like-minded students from universities all over the world.
Don’t miss out – find the program for you!
Student Programs in France, Italy, London, and Austin, TX:
SXSW INTENSIVE
March 11–18, 2026
Austin, Texas
Enjoy access to premieres, panels, and events with thought leaders from the worlds of Film, Tech, and Music.
CANNES STUDENT PROGRAMS
May 10–24, 2026
Cannes, France
Get hands-on experience at the world’s most prestigious international film event!
CANNES INTENSIVE
May 17–24, 2026
Cannes, France
Immerse yourself in screenings and AmPav programming during Week 2 of the Cannes International Film Festival!
EMERGING FILMMAKER SHOWCASE AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
May 2026
Cannes, France
Filmmakers, submit your shorts to this mini “festival within a festival”!
SXSW LONDON INTENSIVE
May 31 – June 7, 2026
London, England
Join us in London for an unforgettable experience celebrating the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.
VENICE INTENSIVE
September 1–9, 2026
Venice, Italy
Celebrate the best of the best in global cinema at the legendary Venice International Film Festival, the world’s oldest film festival!
Want to know more about AmPav’s Worldwide Student Programs?
“The American Pavilion Student Program sparked a fire that has become the work of my life, and I will always be grateful for that first access into a world I thought was totally inaccessible to me. Thank you, and carry on!”
—Hope Hall, Obama White House Videographer, Cannes 1990
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Questions? Email us at [email protected], call us at 310-837-4500, or visit the Student Programs FAQ page
