FIJA (festival international jeunes acteurs/actrices)

Paris new generation international film festival

Edition n°3 - 2026

From 17 to 24 April 2026

Selection announcement date 30 March 2026

Paris, FRANCE

Entry fees

In a great theatre at 10 mn from Champs Elysées in Paris France a new international film festival dedicated to the new generation of actors and actress. During 8 days a presentation of films from all regions of the world and open to all themes, including at least one main role in the film played by a young person under 27. Welcome to Paris. All films selected in competition will be presented by the director and an actor invited by the festival.

Festival policy

Submit a film

international short films compétition - Call Open

Closing ~~21/03/2026~~ 23/03/2026

12 €

REGLEMENT FESTIVALIn a great theatre in the center of Paris France the third edition of theinternational film festival dedicated to the new generation of actors andactress.www.fija-festival.comDuring 8 days a presentation of films from all regions of the world and opento all themes, including at least one main role in the film played by a youngperson under 27.Welcome to Paris. All films selected in competition will be presented by thedirector and an actor invited by the festival.A film festival organized by french directors and producers.To participe all the films must have minimum one lead actor or actress under27 years old in the cast.A festival that aims to be a meeting and exchange point between di?erentgenerations.An annual meeting place for young and professional actors.A festival aimed at all audiences.A red carpet for everybody.The festival is organize in cooperation with great famous feature filminstitutions and important broadcast channels.4 prizes for short movies.Rules

Selection criteria

Duration (Max)

30’

Duration (Min)

2’

Production's date (Max)

2026

Production's date (Min)

2024

Zones géographiques

WORLD

Subtitles requested

Screening copy :

If the film isn’t in French mandatory subtitling in French or at least in English

Screener :

If the film isn’t French mandatory subtitling in English

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Festival prize list

2024

meilleur court métrage - APRES LES VAGUES de David Chausse
Prix Interprétation espoir court métrage - Frank Onana et Adam Hafsia pour Youssou et Malek de Simon Frenay
Prix des lycéens court métrage - Cultes de David Padilla
Prix du Public court Métrage - Na marei de Lea Jade Horlier