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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.
For its second edition, the International Festival of Young Actors (FIJA) celebrates emerging talent by highlighting a unique selection of short films created by students from prestigious film schools. Coming from France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and beyond, these films showcase the diversity, creativity, and dedication of a new generation of filmmakers.
Discover the exciting lineup of films competing in the 2025 Official Selection—bold stories, vibrant performances, and promising talents from around the globe.
For this new edition of the festival, we have brought together an exceptional jury made up of actors and artists with unique perspectives. With their diverse insights, expertise, and sensitivity, these committed individuals will shine a spotlight on the works and performers in competition.
Film screenings are underway and will continue until mid-March!
We have just opened accreditations for attending screenings and participating in discussions and debates throughout the duration of the festival. To register, you can fill out the accreditation form on the website. Registration is free.
Our team is finalizing the creation of the various juries which will be mainly composed of actors and actresses.
The selection of films for the first 2024 edition is underway. For feature films, films must have been completed after January 2022. For short films after January 2020. All films must have a significant role performed by an actor or actress under the age of 27.