Mission & Vision
The Fondation des Amis du Festival de Cannes enhances the impact of the Association Française du Festival International du Film, the organization behind the Cannes Film Festival. Through philanthropic initiatives in France and beyond, the foundation advances artistic, educational, environmental, and cultural projects that celebrate cinema’s power to inspire, preserve its heritage, and foster emerging talent.
Actions Led
Committed to strengthening the influence of the Cannes Film Festival, the foundation supports a range of initiatives that promote film culture and social responsibility. These efforts include programs that encourage young filmmakers and cultivate cinephilia, safeguard the festival’s archives and history, and advance initiatives championing gender equality, diversity, and environmental sustainability in the film industry.
Projects that U.S. Donors Can Support
With Friends of Fondation de France, U.S. donors can support various projects around the three following themes :
- Support of the young cinematographic creation and promotion of cinephilia
- Preservation and promotion of the Festival de Cannes heritage and archives
- Support of societal initiatives in favor of gender-equality, diversity and environmental protection.
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