L’Oréal Paris empowers female short film directors with its inaugural Lights on Women Award

Thanks to their flexible format and relatively low barriers to entry, short films have long been considered to reflect the future of the film industry.

The Lights on Women Award will encourage rising female short film directors to pursue their creative ambitions and provide funding that will empower them in overcoming the obstacles that they encounter. This event is organized in partnership with the Short Films competition of the Festival de Cannes and the Cinéfondation and the winner will be hand-picked from a selection of this competition and from international film schools’ short film programs. Through its privileged relationship with iconic actresses who embody talent, pugnacity and self-fulfillment, l’Oréal Paris was the most legitimate brand to take this initiative. Only 21.3% of short films are directed by women. Their willingness to go the distance with their ambitions is worth our commitment!

The winner of the inaugural Lights On Women Award will receive financial support of up to 30,000€. This unique recognition will also offer the winner a platform for increased visibility and access to a “sisterhood” of cinematic talent.

The final choice will be determined and announced by Academy award-winner and L’Oréal Paris spokesperson Kate Winslet during a special prize ceremony at the Jeune Cinéma dinner in Cannes on July 16.
We are proud of this meaningful sponsorship. Kate Winslet, with the power of her voice, her intelligence, her commitment to the UN fighting violence against women, embodies all the values of the Lights on Wowen Award. Before being a star, Kate has the guts to be herself all the time. She has a capital of empathy and a unique closeness to women. Sorority couldn't have best ambassador.