Short Takes

• A true francophile, American director Ira Sachs (photo) (Keep the Lights On, Love Is Strange, Brooklyn Village) was present at the Rendez-Vous' opening night dinner.
• The Rendez-Vous were mentioned by The Village Voice as one of the "20 Things to Do in March in New York."
• Cécile de France took advantage of her presence at the Rendez-Vous to meet several American casting directors.