8 Mile (film) not present at the ceremony, but musician Luis Resto accepted the award. The film has been nominated for 32 awards, winning 11. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: 8 Mile (film) 8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film written by Scott Silver, directed by Curtis Hanson, and starring Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Michael Shannon, and Kim Basinger. The film is based loosely on Eminem's actual upbringing, and follows white rapper B-Rabbit (Eminem) and his attempt to launch a career in a genre dominated by African-Americans. The title is derived from 8 Mile Road,
2002 Cannes Film Festival short films competed for the Short Film Palme d'Or: The following films were screened for the 41st International Critics' Week (41e Semaine de la Critique): Feature film competition Short film competition Special screenings The following films were screened for the 2002 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalizateurs): The following films and people received the 2002 Official selection awards: Un Certain Regard Cinéfondation Golden Camera Short Films FIPRESCI Prizes Ecumenical Jury Award of the Youth Awards in the frame of International Critics' Week Awards in the frame of Directors' Fortnight Association Prix François Chalais 2002 Cannes Film Festival The 55th Cannes Film