FESTIVAL RÊVE EN COURT

RÊVE EN COURT

Edition n°2 - 2026

From 18 to 20 September 2026

Selection announcement date 31 August 2026

PARIS, FRANCE

Entry fees

After a successful first edition held in Soorts-Hossegor in August 2025, Dream Landes enters a new phase of its development and becomes Rêve en court, now based in Paris. Designed as a film festival dedicated exclusively to short films and to filmmakers under 30, Rêve en court asserts a clear editorial vision: showcasing a bold, innovative and socially engaged new generation of cinema. At the heart of the festival are theatrical screenings, encounters with filmmakers, and meaningful discussions around the works, with each screening followed by exchanges that extend the life of the films beyond the screen. Rêve en court positions itself as a platform for visibility, dialogue and transmission, defending the short film as a free, demanding and essential format for the renewal of contemporary cinema.

Festival policy

Submit a film

National Competition - Call Open

Closing ~~15/07/2026~~ 15/08/2026

5 €

The National Competition highlights a new generation of French filmmakers through a strong and committed editorial vision.

This competition is built around the theme “Women’s Voices”: films must be directed by at least one woman. Projects co-directed by a woman and a man are eligible, provided that at least one woman is officially credited as director.

Through this selection, the festival aims to showcase distinctive female perspectives, support the emergence of young women filmmakers, and contribute to a fairer and more inclusive representation of contemporary cinematic creation.

Selected films compete for several awards presented by a jury of distinguished professionals, honoring artistic excellence, directing, performance, and writing.

The following awards will be presented during the National Competition:
• Grand Prize (the Nuage, official trophy of the Rêve en Court Festival)
• Best Acting Award (gender-neutral)
This award aims to recognize an outstanding performance, without distinction of gender, as part of a strong commitment to inclusion and equality among all performers.
Beyond traditional categories, the Rêve en Court Festival celebrates authenticity, emotional power, and the precision of acting, regardless of the identity of the awarded individual.
This prize highlights all forms of performance, acknowledging the diversity of artistic expression and promoting a more equal and contemporary representation of the acting profession.
• Best Director Award
• Best Cinematography Award
• Best Original Screenplay Award

These awards will be granted by a jury of distinguished professionals.

Selection criteria

Production countries

France

Production's date (Min)

2024

Duration (Max)

15’

Director's year of birth (Min)

1997

Languages of dialogues

French

Specific criteria

National Competition – Specific Criterion

The National Competition is dedicated to the theme “WOMEN’S VOICES”.

To be eligible, the film must be directed by at least one woman.

Films co-directed by a woman and a man are therefore eligible, provided that at least one woman is credited as director.

Through this focus, the festival aims to highlight female perspectives and support greater representation of women in filmmaking.

International Competition - Call Open

Closing ~~15/07/2026~~ 15/08/2026

5 €

The International Competition celebrates the diversity of cinematic voices and sensibilities from around the world.

It brings together films by emerging international talents, offering stories that are either universal in scope or deeply rooted in specific cultural realities. This competition embodies the festival’s ambition to create a space for dialogue between cinematographies, beyond geographical and linguistic boundaries.

The International Award, presented by a jury of distinguished professionals, honors a film whose artistic strength and creative journey reflect perseverance, dedication, and passion for cinema.

The following award will be presented during the International Competition:
• International Award (the Nuage, official trophy of the Rêve en Court Festival).

This award is granted among the films selected in the International Competition.
Its ambition is to demonstrate that perseverance, dedication, and encouragement are key drivers of success.

This award will be presented by a jury of distinguished professionals.

Selection criteria

Production's date (Min)

2024

Duration (Max)

15’

Director's year of birth (Min)

1997

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 French or at least in English

Student Competition - Call Open

Closing ~~15/07/2026~~ 15/08/2026

3 €

The International Competition celebrates the diversity of cinematic voices and sensibilities from around the world.

It brings together films by emerging international talents, offering stories that are either universal in scope or deeply rooted in specific cultural realities. This competition embodies the festival’s ambition to create a space for dialogue between cinematographies, beyond geographical and linguistic boundaries.

The International Award, presented by a jury of distinguished professionals, honors a film whose artistic strength and creative journey reflect perseverance, dedication, and passion for cinema.

The following award will be presented during the Student Competition:
• Best Student Film Award (the Nuage, official trophy of the Rêve en Court Festival).

This award will be presented by a jury of distinguished professionals, based on audience votes.