The Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Professions (AMCA) is pleased to announce its official partnership with the Dinan Short Film Festival, one of the unmissable events for French short films. For her 8th edition, the event will take place from November 19 to 23, 2025 and will bring together in Dinan a demanding selection of French and international works, recognized professionals and passionate young film lovers.
This partnership is fully in line with the mission of the AMCA: to support the emergence of new talents, to promote contemporary cinematographic creation and to encourage the territorial anchoring of artistic practices.
A reference festival dedicated to French-language short films
Each year, the Dinan Films Courts Festival becomes a space for discovery, meetings and promotion for short films. For this 8th edition, the event will highlight:
- 100 French and international short films,
- 54 films in competition,
- 15 hours of screening,
- Of unpublished or premiered works.
For five days, the festival offers a rich, sensitive and daring panorama of contemporary short films. Particular attention is paid to young directors, to New writings, and in leading roles on screen. This orientation makes it a privileged place for the AMCA, whose pedagogy is based on supporting emerging authors and understanding the aesthetic and professional challenges of today's cinema.
Three prestigious juries for an ambitious edition
The festival relies on three complementary juries, each bringing a specific perspective on the selected works:
• The Official Jury
Chaired this year by Julie Ferrier, actress and director known for her eclecticism and her keen sense of characters. Its presence confirms the artistic ambition of the festival.
• The Jury of the French Film Critics Union
Composed of specialized journalists, this jury strives to highlight the uniqueness of film writing and the need for storytelling.
• The Culture Pass Jury
Formed of young movie lovers, this jury embodies the intergenerational dimension of the festival. It is sponsored by Chad Chenouga, director and screenwriter sensitive to the challenges of transmission and education.
This diversity of perspectives makes the Dinan Films Courts Festival a living, educational and inclusive space — values shared by the AMCA.
A festival rooted in the history of French-speaking cinema
In eight years, the Dinan Films Courts Festival has welcomed major and emerging figures in French-speaking cinema.
Among them:
- Patrice Leconte
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- Jean Becker
- Nathan Ambrosioni
- Antoine Duléry
- Anna Galiena
- Bruno Salomone
- Jean-Claude Dreyfus
- Axel Auriant
As well as recognized journalists and critics, including Philippe Rouyer.
This journey demonstrates the festival's ability to federate established artists while offering unique visibility to emerging talents. An ideal environment for AMCA students who are interested in directing, producing, writing or technical professions.
Why this partnership is important for the AMCA
By joining forces with the Dinan Films Courts Festival, AMCA reinforces its commitment to:
- the promotion of short forms, a veritable laboratory for creation and experimentation,
- the support of young authors and technicians,
- networking between students, professionals and institutions,
- the valorization of contemporary French and international production,
- the participation of a future generation of learners in a living and demanding artistic ecosystem.
This partnership will also allow AMCA students to benefit from meetings, screenings and professional opportunities in direct connection with the festival.
A common dynamic focused on creation
The Dinan Films Courts Festival and the AMCA share strong values:
artistic excellence, international openness, transmission, and the desire to support those who write and make today's cinema.
The 2025 edition promises to be a highlight for all film lovers, and the AMCA is proud to contribute to its influence.
