Festival Jeunes Bobines
The young audience film festival in the heart of the Vercors
About Jeunes Bobines
Created in 1987 in Lans-en-Vercors, the Festival Jeunes Bobines is the unmissable event for young audiences' cinema in Isère. Every winter, for a week, Le Cairn transforms into a magical universe dedicated to the 7th art for children and families. With over 30 films screened, previews, a jury of young cinephiles, workshops to discover the behind-the-scenes of filmmaking, and activities for all ages from 3 years old, the festival offers a rich and demanding program that celebrates cinematic creativity and emotion.
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Festival Jeunes Bobines: Young Audience Cinema at the Top of the Vercors
Since 1987, the village of Lans-en-Vercors has hosted a unique cultural event every winter: the Festival Jeunes Bobines, a film festival entirely dedicated to young audiences and families. Originally named "Festival Pierrot Gourmand" and organized by the tourist office in the town hall's function room, this cinematic event has continuously grown and reinvented itself over its nearly four decades of existence.
A Rich History and an Asserted Identity
The festival has experienced several significant milestones. Sponsored in its early days by the brand Pierrot Gourmand, it became the "Festival du film pour enfants" (Children's Film Festival) in 2000. In 2016, the non-profit cinema Le Clap took over the artistic direction and gave it its current name, Festival Jeunes Bobines, with a new ambition: to offer a demanding film program, open to the world, highlighting young performers and works intended for all ages. Since 2017, Le Cairn, the cultural and sports center of Lans-en-Vercors, has hosted and coordinated the event in partnership with Le Clap, the town hall, the inter-municipal tourist office, and the media library.
An Exceptional Film Program
Each edition features over 30 carefully selected films: feature films and short films in competition, previews, animated films for toddlers in the "Petites Bobines" (Little Reels) section (ages 3+), a panorama of the year's best animated films, and themed screenings. The films come from all over the world, offering spectators an opening to diverse cultures and stories, carried by talented young actors.
The Young Jury: Budding Cinephiles
One of the festival's unique features is its jury composed of 8 teenagers aged 13 to 18, who award three prestigious prizes: best feature film, best short film, and best performance award. These young jurors participate in a cultural preparation program before the festival, developing their critical eye and cinematic sensibility.
Much More Than a Film Festival
Beyond the screenings, the Festival Jeunes Bobines offers a rich program of workshops and activities that allow the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of the 7th art: stop-motion workshops, green screen special effects, optical toys, dubbing and sound effects, cine-concerts, cinematic escape games, blind tests, and immersive exhibitions at the media library. Each edition is built around a unifying theme that transforms the spaces of Le Cairn into an enchanting universe: enchanted forest, celestial journey, world of stars...
The festival also hosts meetings with directors and film professionals, as well as screenings of animated short films made in stop-motion by students from local schools, the result of educational work carried out throughout the year.
A Family-Friendly and Accessible Event
The Festival Jeunes Bobines is designed to be a moment of intergenerational sharing, an event "from 3 to 103 years old" as its organizers like to say. Admission to workshops, stands, and activities is free, and film screening prices remain very affordable, with reduced rates for children and families. The festival attracts thousands of spectators each year, making Lans-en-Vercors a major hub for young audiences' cinema in France.
Jeunes Bobines — edition 2026
The 37th edition of the Festival Jeunes Bobines was held from February 12 to 18, 2026, at Le Cairn in Lans-en-Vercors, on the theme of the "Enchanted Forest." Over 30 films screened, a young jury, workshops, a cine-concert, a focus on Miyazaki, and numerous activities made this edition a magical event for families and cinephiles of all ages.
37th Edition - The Enchanted Forest
For its 37th edition, the Festival Jeunes Bobines plunged its audience into the marvelous world of the "Enchanted Forest". From February 12 to 18, 2026, Le Cairn was adorned with a fairytale setting populated by imaginary creatures and enchanting foliage, transforming the cultural center of Lans-en-Vercors into a place of cinematic magic.
This edition featured over 30 carefully selected films: feature films and short films in international competition, previews, current films, the "Petites Bobines" program for toddlers aged 3+, and a panorama of the year's best animated films. The works came from all over the world, with a short film screened before each feature film in competition.
Young Jury and Awards
The jury composed of 8 teenagers aged 13 to 18 awarded its prizes after a week of screenings and deliberations:
- Best Feature Film: "The Boy Who Danced with Hills" by Georgi M. Unkovski
- Best Short Film: "Cocodrilo" by Jorge Yúdice
- Best Performance Award: Agush Agushev in "The Boy Who Danced with Hills"
The Audience Award for best short film went to "Saint-Honoré" by Christopher Caulier and Mohamed Seddiki.
Activities and Workshops
Beyond the screenings, the 2026 edition offered a particularly rich program of activities: five workshops to discover the behind-the-scenes of filmmaking led by professionals, a family cine-concert by the SZ company, a Miyazaki focus with a quiz for fans of the Japanese animation master, an escape game, a cinematic blind test, an immersive installation at the media library, and the traditional screening of stop-motion short films made by local school students.
Programme Jeunes Bobines 2026
Official Competition 2026
- 6 feature films in international competition
- 6 short films in competition, screened as pre-programs
- "Petites Bobines" screenings for ages 3-6
- Previews and current films
- Panorama of the year's best animated films
- Free "Tous les courts" screening with audience vote
Special Events
- Family cine-concert by the SZ company
- Miyazaki focus with quiz
- Cinematic escape game
- Cinema blind test
Workshops and Activities
- 5 workshops to discover the behind-the-scenes of filmmaking led by professionals
- Immersive installation at the media library
- Screenings of stop-motion short films from local schools
- Stands and exhibitions
- "Papilles & Bobines" space
Highlights Jeunes Bobines 2026
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- "Enchanted Forest" Theme: a fairytale setting for this 37th edition
- Over 30 films screened during one week
- Young Jury Awards: "The Boy Who Danced with Hills" by Georgi M. Unkovski (best feature film) and "Cocodrilo" by Jorge Yúdice (best short film)
- Family Cine-Concert by the SZ company
- Miyazaki Focus with interactive quiz
- Audience Award: "Saint-Honoré" by Christopher Caulier and Mohamed Seddiki
Prices Jeunes Bobines 2026
Practical information — Jeunes Bobines
Practical Information
Festival Venue
The Festival Jeunes Bobines takes place at Le Cairn, the cultural and sports center of Lans-en-Vercors, located at 180 rue des Écoles, 38250 Lans-en-Vercors. Le Cairn houses the Le Clap cinema, the inter-municipal media library, and several activity rooms where the festival's workshops and activities are held.
Access
By car: Lans-en-Vercors is located about 25 km from Grenoble, accessible via the D531 towards Vercors. Allow about 30 minutes from the center of Grenoble. Free parking is available near Le Cairn.
By public transport: Bus line T65 of the M TAG / Cars Région network connects Grenoble to Lans-en-Vercors. Stop near the village center, a few minutes' walk from Le Cairn.
Screening Prices
- Full price: €7
- Reduced price: €6 (youth 14-18, students, job seekers, people with disabilities and their companion, large families, seniors, Le Cairn subscribers, Le Clap members)
- Children under 14: €4
- Petites Bobines screenings (ages 3-6): €4 for everyone
- "Tous les courts" screening: €4
- 10-entry pass: €40 (non-nominative, valid for the current edition)
Ticketing
Ticketing opens about a week before the festival starts at festivaljeunesbobines.mapado.com. Tickets are also available on-site at Le Cairn, fifteen minutes before each screening, or at the festival's Info Point (10 am-11:30 am and 3:30 pm-6:30 pm). Tickets are also sold at the inter-municipal tourist offices of Lans-en-Vercors, Autrans, and Méaudre.
Accepted Payment Methods
Credit card, cash, check, Pass'Région, Carte Tattoo.
Free Activities
Admission is free for the festival's opening ceremony, cinema discovery workshops, stands, media library activities, and exhibitions, subject to availability.
Catering
A "Papilles & Bobines" (Taste Buds & Reels) area is set up at the festival, offering a friendly catering service to enjoy meals between screenings.
Practical Tips
- Book your tickets online as soon as ticketing opens, as the most popular screenings fill up quickly.
- Bring warm clothing: the festival takes place in winter, in the mountains, at an altitude of about 1,000 m.
- Consult the detailed program and download the brochure from the festival's official website.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact
Phone: 04 76 95 50 05
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.festivaljeunesbobines.fr
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Where does it take place — Jeunes Bobines
Le Cairn - Centre culturel et sportif
180 rue des Écoles, 38250 Lans-en-Vercors