Albertine Cinémathèque
The Albertine Cinémathèque Festival Grant helps US colleges host French film festivals by covering screening fees and providing resources to promote French cinema and cultural exchange on campus.
Funder: Albertine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Festival Grant application deadline) | June 2027 (Post-screening report deadline)
Funding Amounts: Screening fees for six films covered per grantee; typically supports 50+ campus festivals annually.
Summary: Supports US colleges and universities in hosting on-campus French film festivals by covering screening fees and providing programming resources.
Key Information: Applicants must be registered Albertine Cinémathèque members (US college/university faculty); post-festival reporting is required for future eligibility.
Description
Albertine Cinémathèque is an initiative to expand access to French cinema and foster cultural exchange on US college and university campuses. The annual Festival Grant supports members in organizing a French film festival by covering screening fees for six curated films (including at least one classic), which are selected from a diverse annual slate. Alongside funding, grantees receive extensive programming resources, opportunities for filmmaker engagement, and support in curating impactful campus events. The program is designed to enrich campus life, connect academic curricula with contemporary and classic French cinema, and build a broad appreciation for French cultural production.
