Festival du Film de la Vallée de Chevreuse
Competition of committed short films in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley
About FFVC
The Festival du Film de la Vallée de Chevreuse (FFVC) is an annual short film competition organized by the association ALC (Accueil Loisirs Culture) of Chevreuse, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse. Every autumn, in October, the festival selects about twenty short films — fiction, documentaries, and animated films — around a different theme, focusing on societal issues such as the environment, sustainable development, and social cohesion. The day of public screenings is punctuated by the awarding of prizes decided by a jury and the public, rewarding the screenplay, direction, acting, and animation. The FFVC offers a valuable showcase for emerging filmmakers and is a unique cinematic event in the Yvelines.
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Festival du Film de la Vallée de Chevreuse: Committed Cinema in the Land of Chevreuse
The Festival du Film de la Vallée de Chevreuse (FFVC) is a unique cinematic event born from the passion of the association ALC — Accueil Loisirs Culture de Chevreuse for short films and societal issues. Organized every October in the charming medieval town of Chevreuse, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, the festival has successfully created an anticipated event for cinema lovers and aspiring filmmakers.
A Demanding Thematic Competition
Each edition of the FFVC is built around a unifying theme that guides the film selection. Past themes reflect contemporary concerns: “Take Care of…” in 2023, “Differences” in 2024, “Metamorphoses” in 2025. The submitted short films — ranging from 2 to 15 minutes — must be fiction, documentaries, or animated films offering perspectives on living together, the environment, and sustainable development. About twenty films are selected for the official competition and screened during a day of public screenings in October.
Awards to Discover Talents
The FFVC awards several prestigious prizes that recognize the different facets of filmmaking: Best Screenplay Award, Best Direction Award, Best Actress Award and Best Actor Award, Best Animated Film Award, Youth Award, Jury Award, and the highly coveted Audience Award “Brâme du Cerf”, a nod to the natural heritage of the Chevreuse Valley. These distinctions offer emerging filmmakers valuable recognition and visibility within the short film festival circuit.
Chevreuse, a Medieval Setting for the Seventh Art
The choice of Chevreuse as the festival's host town is no accident. This commune with a rich medieval heritage — dominated by the ruins of the Château de la Madeleine — is the beating heart of the Chevreuse Valley, a territory that inspires many artists. The FFVC contributes to the cultural vibrancy of this picturesque town and promotes the Regional Natural Park to a cinephile audience.
FFVC — edition 2026
The Festival du Film de la Vallée de Chevreuse returns in October 2026 in Chevreuse with a new theme and a new selection of committed short films.
2026 Edition
The Festival du Film de la Vallée de Chevreuse returns in October 2026 for a new edition. The theme and call for submissions will be announced in Spring 2026 on the festival website and submission platforms. See you in Chevreuse for a day of screenings and awards ceremony celebrating committed short films.
Highlights FFVC 2026
To Remember for 2026
- Date: October 2026
- Short film competition (2-15 minutes)
- Theme to be announced in Spring 2026
- Jury Award, Audience Award, and Special Awards
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Access
Location: Chevreuse (78460), Yvelines.
By train: Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse station (RER B, terminus), then bus or a 10-minute drive to Chevreuse.
By car: N118 towards Chevreuse, or A10 exit Les Ulis.
Prices
Free entry or voluntary contribution for screenings. Film submissions via FilmFreeway and HelloAsso platforms.
Film Submission
- Short films from 2 to 15 minutes
- Fiction, documentaries, or animations
- Mandatory theme for each edition
- Submission via FilmFreeway or the festival website
Tips
- Attend the screening day to vote and award the Audience Prize.
- Take the opportunity to visit Chevreuse, its Château de la Madeleine, and the trails of the Regional Natural Park.
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Chevreuse, 78460 Chevreuse