Short films and La Cinef Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes

Screenwriter and director Carla Simón will preside over the short films and La Cinef Jury of the 79th Festival de Cannes. She will be flanked by actress and visual artist Park Ji-Min, director, screenwriter and producer Ali Asgari, actor and director Salim Kechiouche and director and screenwriter  Magnus Von Horn. Together, they will award the Short Film Palme d’or and the 3 La Cinef prizes, the Festival de Cannes’ selection dedicated to student films. The Jury will discover the 10 films in the Short Film Competition and the 19 films in La Cinef Selection.

“A short film is a whole universe. In just a few minutes it can leave a lasting mark forever. Created in freedom, driven by artistic risk, and above all infused with soul, it reconnects me with the essence of cinema and the excitement of first times. Even for those who work in feature filmmaking, the short form remains a vital space for experimentation and renewal. I am deeply honoured to serve as President of the Short Films and La Cinef Jury, and grateful for the opportunity to discover new voices and be transformed. Returning to Cannes is, once again, and adventure, a dream and a privilege.” Carla Simón, President of the short films and La Cinef Jury