The 9th Lumières Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Lumières, was held on 17 February 2004. The ceremony was hosted by Patrick Souquet and presided by Patrice Chéreau.
The 1st Lumières Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Lumières, was held on 29 January 1996. The ceremony was chaired by Isabella Rossellini.
The 7th Lumières Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Lumières, was held on 25 February 2002. The winners were announced at a press conference at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris.