Juries[edit]
Main article: List of Cannes Film Festival juries (Feature films)
Prior to the beginning of each event, the Festival's board of directors appoints the juries who hold sole responsibility for choosing which films will receive a Cannes award. Jurors are chosen from a wide range of international artists, based on their body of work and respect from their peers.[19]
Feature Films – An international jury composed of a President and various film or art personalities, who determine the prizes for the feature films in Competition.
Cinéfondation and Short Films – Composed of a President and four film personalities. It awards the Short Film Palme d'Or as well as the three best films of the Cinéfondation.
Un Certain Regard – Composed of a President, journalists, students in cinema, and industry professionals. It awards the Un Certain Regard Prize for best film and can, moreover, honour two other films.
Caméra d'Or – Composed of a President, as well as film directors, technicians, and French and international critics. They award the best film in any category