Festival du Film de la Vallée de Chevreuse
Competition of committed short films in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley
About FFVC
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 5th edition of the Chevreuse Valley Film Festival will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Théâtre Audiard in Chevreuse, on the theme « Odyssée ». Around twenty committed short films (fiction, documentaries, and animated films, from 2 to 15 minutes) will be screened during a day of public projections, punctuated by the awards ceremony.
2026 Edition — Theme « Odyssée »
The 5th edition of the Chevreuse Valley Film Festival (FFVC) takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Théâtre Audiard (Chemin des Regains) in Chevreuse, within the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park. The theme chosen for this edition is « Odyssée ».
As every year, around twenty short films (2 to 15 minutes) — fiction, documentaries, and animated films — are selected and screened during a day of public projections. The official selection will be unveiled after the registration deadline, set for September 6, 2026; the detailed program of selected films will be published closer to the event.
The day concludes with the awards ceremony: Screenplay Award, Directing Award, Best Female and Male Performance Award, Animated Film Award, Young Directors Award, Jury Award, and the Audience Award « Brâme du Cerf ».
Highlights FFVC 2026
- 5th edition · Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Theme: « Odyssée »
- Location: Théâtre Audiard, Chevreuse
- Around twenty committed short films (2 to 15 min)
- Awards ceremony including the Audience Award « Brâme du Cerf »
Prices FFVC 2026
Practical information — FFVC
Practical Information
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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Théâtre Audiard
Théâtre Audiard, Chemin des Regains, 78460 Chevreuse, 78460 Chevreuse