Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême

French-language cinema in the spotlight

The Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême (FFA) was created in 2008 by producers Marie-France Brière, Dominique Besnehard, and Patrick Mardikian. Dedicated to French-language cinema, the festival is held annually during the last week of August in Angoulême and has established itself as a major event for the cinematic fall season. From its very first edition, the FFA has showcased around thirty films, including many world premieres, attracting 20,000 spectators.

Preview screenings and competition

Each year, the FFA offers a selection of about ten films in competition and thirty films in preview across various categories. The Valois, awarded during the closing ceremony, recognize the best films, actors, and actresses in the selection. The festival also honors the cinema of a French-speaking country with a thematic focus that changes each year.

Meetings and masterclasses

Beyond the screenings, the FFA offers masterclasses with renowned directors and actors, professional meetings, debates, and moments of conviviality. The festival is distinguished by an atmosphere that is both prestigious and accessible, allowing the public to mingle with artists in the streets of Angoulême and in the screening rooms throughout the city.

Angoulême, land of cinema

The choice of Angoulême as the host city is no coincidence: Charente is a dynamic region for the film industry, with the Magelis hub dedicated to image and its proximity to filming studios. The FFA contributes to the cultural influence of the city and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, attracting an ever-growing audience of film lovers and professionals each year.