Albertine Cinémathèque
Supports US colleges and universities in hosting on-campus French film festivals by providing curated film selections, screening fees, and educational resources.
Funder: Albertine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline) | June 2027 (post-screening report)
Funding Amounts: Screening fees for six curated French films covered per grantee festival; typically awarded annually.
Summary: Supports US colleges and universities in organizing on-campus French film festivals by providing grants, curated film selections, and resources.
Key Information: Only registered Albertine Cinémathèque members (US college/university faculty) are eligible to apply.
Description
Albertine Cinémathèque is an annual grant program designed to expand access to French cinema and enrich film programming at US colleges and universities. The program enables faculty members to organize on-campus French film festivals by providing access to a curated selection of contemporary and classic French films, covering all screening fees, and offering resources for student engagement, guest speakers, and event promotion. The initiative is part of the "French for All" effort and is supported by the Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC) and UNIFRANCE. Each grantee organizes a festival showcasing at least six films from the annual selection, fostering both cultural appreciation and academic integration.
