FIAPF stands for the artistic and operational independence of film festivals

As film festivals have been facing unprecedented pressure on their artistic and/or operational decisions, and while such pressure may come with serious threats, FIAPF takes the opportunity of the Cannes Film Festival to stand for the artistic and operational independence of film festivals. Such a support is even more essential for FIAPF as the artistic independence was one of the foundational principles behind the creation of the accreditation program for film festivals, and has remained in its DNA since then.

This statement reaffirms key principles to preserve festivals’ priceless contribution to films.