Nominee Luncheon for the César Awards, Annual film industry luncheon at Fouquet's restaurant on Champs-Élysées, France
The Nominee Luncheon for the César Awards is a formal meal at Fouquet's restaurant on the Champs-Élysées where nominated artists gather and clips from nominated performances play on screens throughout the space. More than 130 professionals from all areas of filmmaking receive their Official Nomination Certificate at this event.
This luncheon began in 1976 as part of the César Awards tradition founded by Georges Cravenne to honor French film achievements. It has become an annual pre-ceremony event that remains a key gathering for the film industry.
The gathering celebrates the craft and artistry of French film, bringing together people from every corner of cinema production for a shared moment of recognition.
The event happens several weeks before the César Awards ceremony, giving nominees time to connect with peers and meet with journalists. Formal dress is expected since this is an exclusive gathering for film industry professionals.
Student photographers from Louis-Lumière school capture the traditional group portrait of nominees in technical categories as part of their hands-on training. This responsibility has become a meaningful role in the yearly celebration.
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