Tremplin Ciné
Amateur and emerging cinema festival of Besançon
About Tremplin Ciné
Tremplin Ciné: Giving Young Filmmakers a Chance
Since its creation in 2021, Tremplin Ciné has established itself as an essential springboard for young filmmakers in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The festival, supported by the D'Ici et d'Ailleurs association, addresses a need: to offer young creators a space for screening, recognition, and training in the field of amateur and emerging cinema.
A Festival for 10-23 Year Olds
Tremplin Ciné specifically targets young people aged 10 to 23 who have not yet received professional film training. This broad age range allows for the discovery of diverse perspectives, from the first film experiments of teenagers to the more elaborate projects of young adults. Submitted films must be short films, covering all themes.
Competition and Awards
Selected films are screened before a jury of professionals and an enthusiastic audience. Several awards are presented:
- Grand Prix: rewards the best film in the competition
- Audience Award: given by the spectators
- High School Students' Award: presented by a jury of high school students
- BAM! Award: distinguishes a remarkable film
- FRAC Franche-Comté Award: for a film with an artistic dimension
- Amnesty International Franche-Comté Award: for a film addressing discrimination
Masterclasses and Workshops
Beyond screenings, the festival offers masterclasses led by film professionals, practical workshops, and meetings allowing young filmmakers to exchange, learn, and develop their skills.
Prestigious Cultural Venues
The festival takes place in renowned cultural venues in Besançon: the L'Espace theater - Les 2 Scènes, a national stage in Besançon, and the FRAC Franche-Comté (Regional Contemporary Art Fund). These partnerships demonstrate the festival's institutional recognition and offer young filmmakers a professional and rewarding screening environment.
Rapid Growth
In just a few editions, Tremplin Ciné has grown from a modest first event in 2021 to a structured and recognized festival. The 5th edition in 2025 received dozens of films in competition, confirming the enthusiasm of young people from Franche-Comté for cinema and audiovisual creation.
Tremplin Ciné — edition 2026
The 6th edition of Tremplin Ciné was held on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the L'Espace – Les 2 Scènes theater in Besançon, preceded by an afternoon of meetings and workshops on April 23 at the Foyer Jeunes Travailleurs Les Oiseaux. The festival, dedicated to young people aged 10 to 23 from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, offered a selection of amateur short films in competition for a total prize fund of 2,000 €.
6th Edition — May 7, 2026 at L'Espace theater
The 6th edition of Tremplin Ciné took place on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the L'Espace – Les 2 Scènes theater, Place de l'Europe in Besançon. Organized by the D'Ici et d'Ailleurs association (Margaux Dzuilka and Michel Robbe in coordination), this edition confirmed the festival's roots in the regional cultural landscape dedicated to young audiovisual creation.
A preparatory evening on April 23
Prior to the festival, a Meetings & Screenings evening was held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the Foyer Jeunes Travailleurs Les Oiseaux (48 rue des Cras, Besançon). On the program: a workshop on the technical aspects of projection (formats, sound, distribution), a meeting with an audiovisual professional to discuss the development of cinema projects, a convivial buffet, and the screening of films made by former festival participants.
Competition and call for films 2026
Films for the 6th edition had to be submitted before March 22, 2026 via the online form or by email ([email protected]). The call for films was open to young people aged 10 to 23 without professional training, for short films under 20 minutes (all genres: fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, music video) produced in 2025 or 2026.
Six prizes awarded for a total prize fund of 2,000 €
The evening of May 7 saw the presentation of several awards for a total prize fund of 2,000 €, awarded by the professional jury and partners:
- "Graine de cinéaste" Prize: 400 € for the best youth creation
- Audience Award: voted by spectators present in the hall
- Amnesty International Franche-Comté Prize: for a film addressing the theme of discrimination
- FRAC Franche-Comté Prize: for a film with an artistic dimension
- BAM! Prize: awarded by the partner BAM!
- High School Students' Prize: awarded by a jury of high school students
Programme Tremplin Ciné 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Meetings & Screenings Evening (preparatory)
Foyer Jeunes Travailleurs Les Oiseaux, 48 rue des Cras, Besançon — Free admission with registration
- 5:00 PM — Workshop to discover the technical aspects of cinema projection (formats, sound, distribution)
- 6:00 PM — Meeting with an audiovisual professional: developing and structuring a cinema project
- 7:00 PM — Convivial buffet offered
- 8:00 PM — Screening of films made by former participants of the Tremplin Ciné festival
Thursday, May 7, 2026 — Festival, screenings and awards ceremony
Théâtre L'Espace – Les 2 Scènes, Place de l'Europe, Besançon — Free admission
- 6:00 PM — Meeting with Marion Mongour (APARR, Association des Professionnels de l'Audiovisuel Réunis en Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)
- 7:30 PM — Public reception and screening of films made by middle school students
- 8:00 PM — Competition session: screening of selected short films
- 9:30 PM — Awards ceremony by the professional jury
Precise list of selected films and winners not published online by the association after the event.
Highlights Tremplin Ciné 2026
- 6th edition of the festival, organized by the D'Ici et d'Ailleurs association
- Festival dedicated to young amateur filmmakers aged 10 to 23 from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Preparatory evening on April 23 at FJT Les Oiseaux (technical workshops + professional meetings)
- Short film competition on May 7 at the L'Espace – Les 2 Scènes theater
- Meeting with Marion Mongour from APARR at 6 PM
- Six prizes awarded for a total prize fund of 2,000 €
- "Graine de cinéaste" Prize of 400 € for the best youth creation
- Amnesty International Franche-Comté Prize, FRAC Prize, BAM! Prize, High School Students' Prize, Audience Award
- Free admission for both evenings
Prices Tremplin Ciné 2026
Practical information — Tremplin Ciné
Practical Information
Access
L'Espace theater - Les 2 Scènes: Place de l'Europe, 25000 Besançon. Accessible by bus (Ginko network) and on foot from the city center.
FRAC Franche-Comté: Cité des arts, 2 passage des Arts, 25000 Besançon.
Prices
- Free admission or modest fee depending on the screening
Call for Films
Open to young people aged 10 to 23 from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Film submissions generally from December to March.
Contact
Association D'Ici et d'Ailleurs
Website: dicietdailleurs.fr
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Where does it take place — Tremplin Ciné
Les 2 Scènes - Théâtre L'Espace
Place de l'Europe, 25000 Besançon