FIFIB - Bordeaux International Independent Film Festival
International independent cinema at the heart of Bordeaux
2026
About FIFIB
FIFIB — edition 2026
15th edition of FIFIB, the Bordeaux International Independent Film Festival. For this anniversary edition celebrating the festival's 15 years, the event will exceptionally take place from November 2 to 7, 2026, one month later than its usual October slot.
FIFIB 2026 — A 15th Anniversary Edition
FIFIB returns to Bordeaux from November 2 to 7, 2026, to celebrate its 15th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the organizers have shifted the festival by one month from its usual October slot.
As always, the program is built around three competitions: an international feature film competition, a French short film competition, and the Contrebande competition, which showcases self-produced films made outside traditional production circuits. The festival also features premieres with film crews in attendance, residencies, professional meetings and workshops, as well as the Nuits du FIFIB, featuring a mix of concerts, parties, games, and screenings.
This year's edition will take place at the Utopia cinema (5 place Camille-Jullian), the Théâtre national de Bordeaux Aquitaine (3 place Pierre Renaudel), and the festival village located at square Dom Bedos.
The detailed 2026 program (films, guests, schedules) had not yet been announced at the time of our editorial review.
Programme FIFIB 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition of FIFIB (films, guests, schedules) has not yet been released by the organizers; it will be added as soon as it becomes available.
Prices FIFIB 2026
Practical information — FIFIB
Access
The festival takes place in several cinemas and cultural venues in Bordeaux, notably the Utopia cinema and the Jean Vigo cinema. Accessible by tram.
Prices
Individual screenings and festival passes are available. Reduced rates for students and job seekers.
Contact
Official website: www.fifib.com
FIFIB, a meeting place for independent cinema
FIFIB (Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bordeaux) was born in 2012 with the ambition to highlight international independent cinema. Every autumn, it transforms Bordeaux into the capital of auteur cinema for an intense week of screenings and encounters.
Competitions and selections
The festival offers several competitive sections: an international feature film competition, a short film section, as well as special screenings and previews. The selected films represent the diversity of world independent cinema, from first films to works by established filmmakers.
Encounters and masterclasses
FIFIB is also a place for encounters between filmmakers and the public. Masterclasses, round tables, and post-screening discussions allow for a deeper reflection on contemporary cinema. Retrospectives and tributes complete the program.
A strong Bordeaux identity
The festival takes place in the cinemas and cultural venues of Bordeaux, notably Utopia and the Jean Vigo cinema, creating a friendly atmosphere typical of human-sized festivals.
Where does it take place — FIFIB
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .
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