Back (l-r): Amanda Baarman, Lauren Strachan, Wendy Gentry, Aliana
Hoekwater, Byanca Ellul, Mary Greenwell, Kate Berg, Alexandra Hernandez,
Kaitlyn Dunneback, Brynn Davis, Alicia Perez -- Front row (l-r): Kelly
Ruffer, Molly Whatley, Tabatha Ash
GVSU students to work at Cannes Film Festival
May 5, 2015
Fourteen Grand Valley students in the hospitality and tourism
management program will spend two weeks in France working at the 68th
annual Cannes International Film Festival.
Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival previews new films
of all genres and is considered one of the most prestigious film
festivals in the world.
Grand Valley students will coordinate events at The American
Pavilion including the Emerging Filmmaker’s Showcase, a competition
which highlights the works of the next generation of filmmakers.
Students will also be outsourced to various country pavilions and
private companies showcased in the Marche de Film.
“Grand Valley students are among the select few that will be on
site with full access for the duration of the festival,” said faculty
advisor Lorie Tuma. “They will hold official positions in
international pavilions, host press panels, assist A-List celebrities
and coordinate exclusive events.”
The students leave Grand Rapids May 9 and return May 25.
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