Albertine Cinémathèque
This grant enables US colleges to host French film festivals on campus, providing curated films and covering screening fees to promote cultural and academic engagement with French cinema.
Funder: FACE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Festival Grant application deadline) | May 2027 (Grantee confirmation deadline) | June 2027 (Post-screening report deadline)
Funding Amounts: Covers screening fees for six selected French films per grantee; 55+ awards annually; no direct cash, but significant in-kind value.
Summary: Supports US college/university faculty in organizing on-campus French film festivals by providing curated films and covering screening fees.
Key Information: Only registered Albertine Cinémathèque members at accredited US higher education institutions are eligible to apply.
Description
This program enables US colleges and universities to bring contemporary and classic French cinema to their campuses through on-campus film festivals. The grant provides access to a curated annual selection of French films, covers all screening fees for up to six films per event, and offers resources for festival organization, student engagement, and filmmaker interactions. The aim is to foster cultural exchange, support academic integration of film, and promote dialogue around French cinema and its social themes.
