Next 2025 Edition
From April 11 to April 19, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the second edition of the International Festival of Young Actors – FIJA, taking place from April 11 to 19, 2025 in Paris.

Created and organized by a team of industry professionals — Etienne Faure, Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, Dominique Frot, Jean-Pierre Lavoignat — FIJA is held in collaboration with the City of Paris and key figures in the world of cinema.

FIJA is a groundbreaking film event that aims to become an annual gathering for the new generation of actors and actresses.

Centered around a competition of feature and short films from around the world, FIJA highlights films where the lead role is performed by a young actor or actress under the age of 27.

In addition to screenings, the festival hosts talks and panel discussions with professionals from the film industry — agents, casting directors, actors, and more.

With a diverse program of films and events, FIJA is committed to promoting diversity, innovation, and artistic excellence in contemporary cinema.

1st Edition of the festival in 2024​

FROM APRIL 12  TO April 20 2024

Submit your film

selections in competition

To support independent cinema and boost its visibility, several awards will be presented by a prestigious jury of industry professionals:

Best Feature Film Award

Best Actor Award

Best Actress Award

Best Short Film Award

Best Performance in a Short Film Award

Audience Award – Feature Film

Audience Award – Short Film

Best Film School Production Award

These prizes will include financial grants as well as broadcast agreements with our partners.

Representatives of the competing films will be invited by the festival to attend the event and take part in screenings and networking opportunities.

News

The second edition of FIJA comes to a close after an intense week of screenings, encounters, and wonderful discoveries!
The International Festival of Young Actors (FIJA) returns for its second edition in Paris from April 11 to 19, 2025, featuring an exceptionally diverse and captivating official short film competition. This year, 22 short films have been carefully selected, showcasing bold, powerful, and moving stories, highlighting the talents of a promising new generation.
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Team

Etienne Faure (producer/director)
Jean Pierre Lavoignat (journalist/writer)
Isabelle Inglebert (journalist)
Jean Stephane Sauvaire (director)
Dominique Frot (actor)
Isabelle Heurtaux (EscaT Director)
Georg Eschelbacher (Commucation Director)
Gaël Savary (Art Director)
Thu Huyen Hoang (Creativ Director)
Benjamin Rouan (Digital Manager)

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