FIJA 2026 Film School Short Film Selection

The Festival International des Jeunes Acteurs is proud to unveil the 7 film school short films selected for its 3rd edition, taking place April 17–24, 2026 in Paris.

Conceived as a space for discovery and dialogue between emerging generations of filmmakers, this selection brings together works from France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Internationally recognised institutions : including the National Film and TV School, RITCS School of Arts, ENSAV, 3iS and MediaDiffusion, are represented alongside filmmakers whose school affiliations are yet to be confirmed.

The films will be screened at the Centre Anim de la Jonquière (88 rue de la Jonquière, 75017 Paris) on Monday 20 April, from 5 to 7 PM.

The 7 selected films

CHOKBAR — Arnaud Christien & Adrien Urizar Neutre — MediaDiffusion

Iris — Abolfazl Talooni — National Film and TV School

Mémé — Juliette Coget

Mon Jules à moi — Alice le François — 3iS

Peckerhead — Ante Pask — RITCS School of Arts

Touche Pipi — Philippe Chatard — ENSAV

TUINHUIS (garden shed) — Finn Van den IJseel

A screening not to be missed  seven singular visions from the next generation of filmmakers.

Film school short film screenings are part of the FIJA 2026 general programme. Full schedule available at fija-festival.com.