Cinema Events France

Since 1986, the West Coast Association has been campaigning for the promotion of cinema, particularly the short film in Brittany. So every year, it is an indispensable rendezvous that it organizes: the European Festival of Short Films. The opportunity to propose an exceptional programme, a range of the film practices of our neighbours, from the Czech Republic to Norway, to Hungary and Ireland! This is a summary of the best European films that can be found in the rooms in Brest. But not because, since some particular genres are put to the honor, the crazy and endearing films in Brest Off, a type of cinema that takes risks in the Competition UFO, Breton achievements in Made in Breizh, current problems in Europe short… For the smaller ones, three short films are proposed to awaken their curiosity. Animated films and fiction from 3 years old, "For Pitchounes", for 8 years "Tales and colours", and for 13 years "Mines of nothing." Meetings, educational booklet, exhibitions, workshops: everything is done to enable children to better understand the world of images. All of them will be spoiled, small and large, enthusiastic or curious, amateurs of escape or meeting. Every autumn, therefore, it is an invitation to travel to the European Film Festival.

For its fifth edition, in partnership with Rivoli, and the COVE, the International Youth Cinema Festival offers more than 70 films capable of satisfying small and large. Rich evenings in events where cinema, music, painting and speech can express themselves.

A programme of screenings of the greatest and most exciting cinema classics is offered to lovers of black and white as well as cinemascope. Each year, the films are chosen according to a theme. Good to know: a free audio description of the films is available for blind and visually impaired people. And what a great idea: lying on the lawns, watching a movie, with the city and the park around you! One piece of advice, however: if you come with friends, make sure you really come to see a movie, not that you're spending time with friends chatting, moviegoers might just point this out to you...

Every year, for the past 59 years, the town of Pézenas has hosted a festival dedicated to the cinematographic universe of a country. Organized by the Federation of Mediterranean Film Clubs (FCCM), the event has already included feature films, shorts, documentaries and tributes from Belgium, England, Scandinavia and many other countries! Punctuated by moments of exchange and discovery, the festival brings together the public around a variety of activities: screenings of some fifty projects, exhibitions, film-concerts, meetings with actors and directors...

The association La Mancha lives up to its name: it is, literally, the Norman friendship movement for Spanish-American culture. Since 1982, the association has organized the annual Cinemovida festival. It is an event dedicated to Hispanic audiovisual culture. Every year, the association, in coordination with the Odeon cinema, the city, the Regional Council and the association Atout Lire, organizes screenings to introduce Hispanic-American cinema, but also conferences, meetings, exhibitions and concerts.

A cult cinema event enjoyed by thousands of spectators, the CineComedies festival returns for its 6th^edition , with comedy screenings, meetings and book signings for all audiences, scattered across Lille. This year, the honors will go to comedian Michel Serrault, one of the pillars of French cinema. An entire exhibition will be devoted to his world and career, from his legendary duet with Jean Poiret to his greatest film collaborations. How about it? Will you be there?

Africlap is an annual festival organized by the cultural association of the same name. Its ambition is to use cinema to forge social links and create interaction with others. In local neighborhoods, the association organizes workshops designed to popularize the practice of filmmaking. Throughout the year, Africlap also organizes meetings around film screenings. Its annual festival is an opportunity to discover different works produced across Africa, and to encounter their diversity. In Occitanie, it's the most important event for African cinema. Screenings are accompanied by a cultural village, a meeting place for artists and spectators.

Grenoble is the place for life-size mountains. The Palais des Sports is the place to see mountains from around the world on the big screen. The Rencontres Ciné Montagne is a series of 5 themed evenings featuring the finest mountain films. The mountain in all its diversity, all its practices, all its disciplines, with screenings open to all audiences. the ^25th edition will take place in 2023, and the program will be as rich as ever, with previews, meetings with directors and athletes, as well as entertainment and surprises.

This festival, which aims to promote the making of short films in the region, will open up new horizons for you! It is here that we find the future talents of film creation. Participants have 24 hours to make a short film of less than 5 minutes, a real challenge! You will then be able to see the selected films that will be screened in cinemas. At the end of the festival, the jury will award the prizes for best film, best actor, best plot, respect for constraint and student perspective to the 10 winners at the closing ceremony. The spectators will also have their say with a specially dedicated prize: the public prize.

This international short film competition has been held every year since 1988 in Vebron, originally sponsored by big names in the entertainment industry. Amateurs and professionals can present their creations in formats of up to 30 minutes, be it documentary, fiction, animation or music video to the association L'Écran cévenol which organises the event. A friendly and creative event that would be a shame to miss.

The city of Toulouse has been a leader in the art of animation for many years now. The region's studios are proof of this, with series and feature-length films that have been successful both in France and abroad! Established in Toulouse since 2012, Cartoon Forum is the co-production and pitching event that brings together European animation TV series professionals in the Pink City. It's an opportunity for project developers to present their projects to a wide range of potential partners from all over the world. Around 80 series in development are presented each year, and over 1,000 professionals from some 40 countries attend the event.

A member of the very active Ciné Passion en Périgord network since 1986, Le Vox cinema is a Montignac institution. Eric, Franck and Marie Hélène keep this eclectic, cutting-edge cinema alive all year round. They leave no audience out with their selection, which includes films in VO, blockbusters and children's films, as well as mini-festivals, notably dedicated to short films, theme evenings and meetings. More than just a cinema, it's a place for cultural mediation and discovery.

In Clermont-Ferrand, science also has its own short film festival. For one week, during the Fête de la Sciences, short scientific films (documentaries, fiction, animation) are screened. Some twenty works are screened at the Espace Georges Conchon, around themes chosen each year. More recently, screenings have been held throughout the Auvergne region on request. The festival is organized by INRAE, the Henri-Lecoq Museum, the city of Clermont-Ferrand, the Astu'sciences association and the Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme.

For over twenty years, the Hispanic Film Week has been supported by the association of the same name. It offers many films, recent or great classics, from all Spanish-speaking countries. The selection is designed to attract the interest of both film buffs and amateurs. The screenings are always in the original version with French subtitles. During the rest of the year, other screenings are organized, some of which are specially dedicated to school audiences.

The Strasbourg European Fantasy Film Festival broadcasts horror, thriller, science fiction, animation and virtual reality films for a week. Their format can be long or short. The event takes place at Vox, Star-Saint-Exupéry, Star, Star, and UGC cinemas, but also in more surprising places such as the Shadok, the Municipal Baths, the Saint-Guillaume church or outdoors. Exhibitions, conferences and Master Classes are also organised in parallel. The best European feature film is awarded a Méliès d'or.

Cinélatino, Rencontres de Toulouse - Cinémas d'Amérique Latine is a film festival held in Toulouse. It features a varied program of Latin American films, including feature-length fiction, documentaries and shorts. The festival showcases the diversity and richness of Latin American cinema, presenting recent films and previews. The films tackle political, social and cultural themes specific to Latin America. The festival also features meetings with directors, literary events, concerts and exhibitions. Screenings take place in partner cinemas in Toulouse, as well as in other cities in the Occitanie and Nouvelle Aquitaine regions.

Since 1995, the FICA de Vesoul has been inviting you on a cinematic journey to Asia. Discover the richness and diversity of Asian cinematography through its rich and varied program. Feature films, shorts, documentaries, animated films: there's something for everyone! Meet filmmakers, take part in workshops and discussions, and immerse yourself in Asian culture. FICA is also an opportunity to discover Vesoul and the surrounding region. It's a unique festival that will delight all lovers of cinema and Asia.