So today marks my first week in Cannes and the 4th official day of the festivals. I woke up this morning feeling a tad bit fuzzy. Last night was the pavilions annual queer part. What a night! Drag queens, famous guests, free drinks, free fries... EPIC! Unfortunately tomorrow I have an early shift so tonight I've decided to take it easy. I saw my second movie today
" Attack the Block" a great British invasion comedy, and two days before I was lucky enough to attend a screening of Bertolucci's "The Conformist" which was so amazing, especially because he was on hand to person the newly restored version of the film. I'm glad to be getting such diverse films in, so far i've seen a classic and one market film.
One thing about he festival is that it is way more complex then most people know. It techincally is a festival, a film market, and it is accompanied by 2 other films festivals that go on at the exact same times as the film festival (Critcs week and the directors fortnight). All of this makes for hundreds or movies being shown a day ( the market alone screens 400 films a day) millions of dollars being thrown around and over 10,000 participants (buyers, sellers, producers). Cannes is an industry only festival ( I.e only industry professional can attend) but sociteties like the Cannes Cinephiles are also given films to show after they have premiere at the official festival, for their members to watch.
Like I said there is alot going on.
Today in particular was a busy day at the pavilion as we had many panels and round tables going, the production team, cast and Bethany hamilton from soul surfer came in to give a panel as well as many industry professionals, came in for round table discussions with SAGindie and the Ampav students.
Tomorrow starts with an early shift, hopefully and hora competition film, and maybe some practicing for my super 8 film.
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