The festival

Since 2024

The story of FIJA

1. 2024

   1^st edition

   Paris · April 12, 2024 · 15 features · 40 shorts · 12 awards

   • Apr 11, 2023Film submissions open for the first edition in 2024 (feature films completed after January 2022, shorts after January 2020, with a major role played by an actor under 27).
   • Jan 23, 2024Film selection continues; the team finalises the juries, made up mainly of actors.
   • Mar 3, 2024Accreditations open (free of charge) for screenings and talks/Q&As.
   • Mar 6, 2024Announcement of the jury members for the first edition, presided over by Arielle Dombasle.
   • Apr 12, 2024Opening ceremony at UGC des Halles with En attendant la nuit by Céline Rouzet (sold-out screening).
   • Apr 21, 20242024 awards announced: Heroico by David Zonana, Best Feature Film; Après les vagues by David Chausse, Best Short Film.
   • Apr 23, 2024Festival photo portfolio published.

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2. 2025

   2^nd edition

   Paris · April 11 → 19, 2025 · 8 features · 33 shorts · 16 awards

   • Feb 6, 20252025 submissions open; films viewed until mid-March.
   • Mar 25, 20252025 jury announced.
   • Mar 25, 20252025 official feature film competition announced.
   • Mar 26, 2025Official competition trailer released.
   • Mar 31, 2025Official selection of film school short films and their jury unveiled.
   • Mar 31, 2025Official selection of the 22 short films in competition unveiled.
   • Apr 11, 2025Opening ceremony with the screening of Le Domaine by Giovanni Aloi at UGC Ciné Cité Bercy.
   • Apr 13, 2025Photo recap of the opening ceremony published.
   • Apr 14, 2025Video recap of the opening ceremony published.
   • Apr 20, 20252025 awards announced.
   • Apr 23, 2025Article “Clap de fin pour l'édition 2025 du FIJA” (That's a wrap for FIJA 2025).
   • Jun 9, 2025Video recap of the 2025 edition published.

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3. 2026

   3^rd edition

   Paris · April 17 → 24, 2026 · 10 features · 33 shorts · 11 awards

   • Mar 10, 20262026 announcements published: last days to submit short films (FilmFest Platform, FilmFreeway, ShortFilmDepot); selection announcement scheduled for 30 March.
   • Mar 17, 2026Public accreditations open (announced on 10/03).
   • Mar 30, 2026Announced date for unveiling the official jury and the films in competition.
   • Apr 1, 2026Official feature and short film selections published, along with the masterclass programme.
   • Apr 2, 2026Announcement of the opening ceremony at the Majestic Passy with Morlaix by Jaime Rosales, and presentation of the juries.
   • Apr 3, 2026The 7 film school short films unveiled.
   • Apr 15, 2026Theatrical release of Morlaix, two days before its opening-night screening.
   • Apr 17, 2026Opening ceremony at 7 pm at the Majestic Passy (Dulac Cinémas) with Morlaix.
   • Apr 24, 2026Closing ceremony at the Mairie Paris Centre (6:00–7:30 pm).
   • Apr 25, 20262026 awards published (2026 Awards page).
   • Apr 26, 2026Article “Le FIJA 2026 dévoile son palmarès” (FIJA 2026 announces its awards): eleven films and performers honoured.
   • May 27, 2026Submissions open for FIJA 2027 (4th edition).

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4. 2027

   4^th edition

   Dates to be announced

   • May 27, 2026Submissions open for the 4th edition.