For the last 6 years 'the four-wheel film festival', Cannes in a Van has been promoting independent films, animations, music videos and motion design through screenings at the heart of The Cannes Film Festival, straight from the back of a Ford Transit van. 

In 2012 The Van d'Or Awards took place at the Hackney House in East London with legendary film critic and all-round institution Barry Norman hosting the night, celebrating the work of talented emerging and established filmmakers from around Europe. The big winners on the night were the team behind Best Drama and overall Best Film ’82′, director Calum Macdiarmid and producers Jessica Turner and Alexei Slater. 

This year, 'Cannes in a Van: Film in Transit' continues to support and promote independent projects through special screenings, tours and regular monthly events both in the UK and Europe. With the help and resources of auto giants Ford, The Van d'Or Awards have been able to reach an international audience, championing work from all creative corners of Europe.

These awards are a celebration of everything that independent film stands for - passion, innovation and freedom of expression.