Richmond French Film Festival

TypeFeature film and short film festival

ThemeFrench films

LocationUnited States

PeriodMarch

Event presentation

For 26 years, the French Film Festival has earned acclaim, in the U.S. and in France, for introducing more than 400 French and francophone films to American audiences. Since 2003, it has been recognized formally by former French Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Jean-David Levitte, as the most important French film festival in the country.

This festival, founded and organized by Drs. Peter and Françoise Kirkpatrick, professors of French literature, culture and film studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Richmond respectively, has distinguished itself over the years with numerous North American première screenings and several world premières.

Each year, the Annual French Film Festival will continue its tradition of showcasing a diverse sampling of France’s newest feature films by established, award-winning directors complemented by a screening of short films, by France’s next generation of groundbreaking filmmakers.

All films are presented by their directors and/or starring actors. A question-and-answer session with directors and actors follows each film. All movies have English subtitles, and discussions are in English or in French with an interpreter. Films are screened at the historic Byrd Theatre in Carytown, in Richmond, Va. An official reception with the French celebrities is held each year during which festival attendees have even more time to meet and speak with the French stars.

Contact UniFrance: Adeline Monzier

adeline.monzier@unifrance.org

Registration conditions for short films

Films produced on or after : 1/01/2019
UniFrance contacts at this event : Mellony Ollivier
Subtitling required
Maximum runtime : 15'
Films produced on or after : 1/01/2019
Genres accepted : Fiction films, animated films and documentaries
Pre-selection format requirements : DVD, Short Film Gallery
Screening format requirements : DCP (Digital Cinema Package), 35mm