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15.03.2022 - 17:11 / variety.com
Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTikTok has become the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival on time for its 75th anniversary and will give the cultural event a wider-than-ever platform comprising one billion users around the world.While it banned selfies on the red carpet several years ago, Cannes is looking to draw global eyeballs and will provide TikTok users with some exclusive content from backstage, glamorous red carpet scenes and interviews with talents. Aiming to position itself as a top entertainment destination and content creator, the banner is also launching the #TikTokShortFilm, a global in-app competition of vertical short films – between 30 secondes and 3 minutes.
The jury of the first edition #TikTokShortFilm will be presided by well-known director whose name will be announced at a later stage. Three awards will be handed out during the festival at an event which Cannes’ chief Thierry Fremaux will attend.
Cannes and TikTok’s alliance may seem unlikely but actually makes sense as both strive to support creators and shine an international spotlight on emerging talents. Rich Waterworth, the general manager of TikTok in Europe, described the Cannes Film Festival as an “iconic moment that has forever changed the landscape of global cinema.” “We are truly honored to welcome them as an official partner.
Entertainment fans from all over the world turn to TikTok to be entertained, express themselves or discover something new, but they share an authentic and rewarding sense of community unlike anywhere else,” said Waterworth. The executive said TikTok will “look forward to opening up more creative possibilities for our community as they get ready to be inspired, moved and entertained, bound by a
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