Luminarium Festival

Luminarium Festival: Animation in All Its Forms

The Luminarium Festival is a cinematic event dedicated to international animation and short films, taking place between Montélimar and Taulignan in Drôme provençale. This multidisciplinary festival showcases new talents in global animation cinema through screenings, meetings, and workshops open to all audiences.

An Original and Eclectic Selection

The festival's program offers a selection of original and unreleased animated short films, chosen for their eclecticism, creativity, and universality. Films from around the world are presented, offering a rich and diverse panorama of contemporary animated creation. The festival highlights both traditional techniques and experimental and digital approaches.

Meetings with Professionals

Beyond the screenings, the Luminarium Festival offers public meetings with directors and industry professionals. These exchange sessions allow the audience to discover the behind-the-scenes of animated creation, the techniques used, and the artists' journeys. Workshops and activities are also organized to introduce spectators to the different facets of animation cinema.

A Festival Between Montélimar and Taulignan

The festival takes place in several locations, notably the Théâtre de Montélimar, the Place du Temple, and the Cinéma Les Templiers in Taulignan. This setting in Drôme provençale offers a warm and intimate atmosphere, conducive to discovery and exchange between festival-goers and animation professionals.

An Event for All Audiences

The Luminarium Festival is for all audiences, from animation film enthusiasts to families, as well as professionals and visual arts students. The diversity of the program ensures that everyone will find something to enjoy, from the most poetic films to the most audacious works.

2026 Edition at the Théâtre de Montélimar

The 2026 edition of the Luminarium Festival is scheduled from March 27 to 29, 2026, at the Théâtre de Montélimar, with special screenings at Cinéma Les Templiers. Three days of screenings, meetings, and workshops focusing on the best of contemporary international animation.