Day 1
Southern France. that’s about all I have to say for you to picture my beautiful surroundings right now. La Bocca, Straddling the Mediterranean Sea and the Riviera mountains, is the charming town where I’ll be housed for the next sixteen days. Our apartment is a 30 minute walk or a 10 minute bike or bus ride down the beach to Cannes. I’ve been here less than twenty four hours and I am happy to report that a Nutella-crepe-feast-fest, Baguette and brie picnic, and a fundamental French lesson are all off the list. However, this is most likely the last day that will be this relaxing before the rest of the American Pavilion interns and I get get right to work on the festival. The American Pavillion was founded over twenty years ago to create a destination for the film celebration and the film market aspects of the festival to collide. Since then, other countries have joined in on this concept and the pavilions for each designated country now form a community of white-top tents along the beach. But today they serve as much more than a meeting grounds. They are also the hub for relaxation, socialization, and entertainment for the Ampav members. Tomorrow we start training in preparation for the premiere. All Ampav interns are given access to select screenings, Screen Actors Guild round table talks, and a selection of press conferences. But this all comes second to an intern’s priority to fulfill their designated jobs. From film publicity to hospitality management, the Ampav interns cover a multitude of services to ensure the events run smoothly. Job assignments are assigned tomorrow, so I can’t wait to see how I will be contributing.
bonsoir for now

Avery