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L’Oreal Paris has announced the launch of the Lights On Women Award for rising female filmmakers.
The award, which will be announced by L'Oreal ambassador Kate Winslet, is in partnership with the Short Films competition of the 74th Cannes film festival.
The winner will be hand-picked from a selection of the Festival de Cannes’ Short Films competition and from international film schools’ short film programs, with the final decision down to Kate - the Award’s first Juror.
Inspiring: L’Oreal Paris has announced the launch of the Lights On Women Award for rising female filmmakers
The recipient of the prize is to be announced at the Jeune Cinéma dinner in Cannes on July 16th by the Titanic actress.
Speaking of her new role, Kate said: 'What an honour to preside as Juror over this remarkable recognition for women film-makers and to have an opportunity to celebrate such incredible talent.
'It is essential that we work together as a community to pursue gender parity within our industry and I am delighted to support the L'Oréal Paris family on this important initiative.'
Honour: The award, which will be announced by L'Oreal ambassador Kate Winslet, is in partnership with the Short Films competition of the 74th Cannes film festival
