The 2005 Star Wars Fan Film Award ceremony, the 4th annual event from AtomFilms and Lucasfilm, was recently held at Celebration III. George Lucas himself selects one exceptional title each year to receive top honors.

Talantis Films, a leading Paris-based distributor of short films, is presenting this special Cannes screening, selecting 12 fan films based on their quality and their appeal to an international audience. The Star Wars Fan Film Awards will premiere May 19 at 11:30 am at the Short Film Corner at Cannes.

The lineup of Star Wars fan films that will screen at Cannes is:

Escape from Tatooine - George Lucas Selects Award, 2004. Directed by David Tomaszewski.

Christmas Tauntauns - George Lucas Selects Award, 2002. Directed by Matt Bagshaw.

Empire of One - Finalist, 2002. Directed by Tom E. Newby

Pink Five - George Lucas Selects Award, 2003. Directed by Trey Stokes.

Star Wars Gangsta Rap - Audience Choice Award, 2002. Created by Thomas Lee and Jason Brannan.

One Season More - Best Original Song, 2005. Created by Tim Smith.

Jar Jar's Walking Papers - Best Animation, 2002. Directed by Joe Fournier.

Speeder - Finalist, 2005. Directed by William Grammer.

Crazy Watto - Finalist, 2002. Directed by John Hudgens.

Silent But Deadly - Finalist, 2002. Directed by Jeff Cioletti and Lou Tambone.

JabbaWookiee - Finalist, 2002. Directed by Monte Michaelis

Womb Wars: The Special Edition - Finalist, 2002. Directed by Tom E. Newby

"The Star Wars Fan Film Awards screening at Cannes is official recognition of the high level of artistry and storytelling that the top fan filmmakers bring to their work," said AtomFilms founder and CEO Mika Salmi. "We are delighted that these films and their creators will be enjoying the Cannes spotlight." 

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