The YOUNG FRENCH CINEMA program is one of the most convenient entry points to Contemporary French directors. It offers a selection of today\u2019s best films and filmmakers. The program mainly focuses on rising talents, from high-profile independent works to quirky comedies, animated features tackling history, powerful documentaries about the world around us and exciting shorts.<\/p>\n
This program stands as proof that the young generation of contemporary French filmmakers is – now\u00a0more than ever – a\u00a0true\u00a0melting pot,\u00a0with a global vision and an amazing\u00a0ability\u00a0to combine\u00a0different\u00a0cultural influences.\u00a0The\u00a0work\u00a0of this new generation of filmmakers\u00a0is innovative in both style and storytelling and touches on a wide range of subject matters. Most of the films selected in this program have premiered in the US in one of the top US festivals, but\u00a0are\u00a0not currently\u00a0distributed in the US.<\/p>\n
Contact:<\/strong> Adeline Monzier, adeline.monzier@unifrance.org<\/a>\u00a0and Sandrine Neveux, sandrine.neveux@villa-albertine.org<\/a><\/p>\n Discover the 2024 edition here.<\/a><\/p>\n Review of the 2022 edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n Due to the pandemic context, the YFC 2022 selection was offered both physically (2\/3) and virtually (1\/3), through Eventive and other virtual platforms. The program included 10 feature films, including a documentary, and 7 short films\u00a0from emerging French filmmakers. All the selected features premiered in major international film festivals in 2021, including Cannes, Locarno, TIFF …. 80% of the selection was directed by women. 90 virtual and physical screenings have been scheduled in 30 different places (theaters, film societies, universities, French Institutes), generating a revenue of 19 000$ for French producers and distributors alike. Theaters programmed an average number of 3 to 4 films, compared to 2 films in the previous years.\u00a0Films circulated in sixteen American states: California, Connecticut, North Carolina, DC, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and British Columbia (Canada).<\/p>\n Discover the brochures of all the editions!<\/strong><\/p>\n young-french-cinema-2015.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n