OFF Encounters

The workshop will be led by Forest Finbow, Chief Operator, and Jean-Yves Martin, Sony CineAlta EU camera specialist.
You’re all welcome to join us for a chat about these cameras from the Sony CineAlta range.

Normandie Animation, a regional network of animation professionals, invites you to discover the creative process and some of the secrets behind the making of the short film LUIS, supported by the Normandy region’s animation film development fund, in the presence of its director Alix Fizet.

This is an opportunity to discover films by students from the region and consult the directory of professionals in a dedicated space
for the weekend.

On the first weekend of the festival, all screenings of competitive programs will be followed by Q&As with the filmmakers present.

France 1: Saturday 7 – 1pm | France 2: Sunday 8 – 1pm | France 3: Sunday 8 – 6pm | Quebec 1: Saturday 7 – 3:30pm | Quebec 2: Sunday 8 – 3:30pm | Quebec 3: Sunday 8 – 8:30pm.

Sound training presented by Mathieu Massard.
A quick take on a sound kit, from our partner Tapages et Nocturnes, to avoid saturation and poorly synchronized tracks.

Meeting hosted by Frédérique Renda and Frédéric Radepont

While the technical teams head off to train in image and sound, directors and actors are invited to the lab’s upper courtyard for a giant casting session , during which everyone can present their faces and talents.

Message to actors: don’t miss the 9 a.m. meeting, which will give you a chance to see the project leaders and find out how the lab works!

Camera training presented by Jean Ratsimbazafy.
A review of the camera kit available for non-professionals.

One of the veterans of the Kino movement welcomes you to advise you on the basics of film production in a limited time. Do well with nothing, do better with little, but do it now … And together.

Mixing training by Jean-Louis Hennequin
As well as being an outstanding composer, Jean-Louis will explain how to level and mix your film for optimum listening quality.

Editing training, by the lab team.
The lab team awaits you in the editing rooms to go over the basics of editing and post-production.

In the company of Nathalie Allison, a pioneer in the field in France, discover the ethical and artistic challenges of intimacy coordination: business definition, clear consent, scenic coherence. How does intimacy coordination provide a secure framework for creative freedom and respect for individual limits?

Spotlight on her career – screening of her short film and her first feature: “Leave One Day”.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the director.

Take part in an exclusive Off-Courts Lab session with Fred Rolland, Professional Audiovisual Market Manager at Adobe EMEA.

• Get a sneak preview of the latest Premiere Pro updates.
• Get practical advice and feedback on how to optimize your workflow.
• Ask your questions directly to an Adobe expert and exchange ideas with other industry professionals.

A must for anyone who wants to get the most out of Premiere Pro.

Luminia’s producer and film crew will share their experiences of making this ambitious short film, shot in a virtual studio.

The conference will cover creative, technical and logistical aspects, with a focus on concrete gains in terms of budget reduction, flexibility and efficiency. From preparation to shooting, including management of the virtual sets and collaboration between the various departments, the team will review the choices made to maximize on-screen rendering while keeping costs under control.

Attend a fascinating discussion on the use of AI in audiovisual production.

A panel of professionals with complementary profiles will share their experience, tools and vision of how the profession is evolving.
👉 Discover how AI is transforming working methods, creation and roles in the production chain.
👉 Come away with concrete ideas for integrating these tools into your own projects.

An essential meeting to understand and anticipate changes in the sector.
Moderator: Fred Rolland

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Increasingly present in the film creation process, writing residencies are multiplying throughout France. Raphaël Laforgue, author of the Résidences report commissioned by the CNC, takes a look at the current state of affairs in the company of residency directors.

Spotlight on her career – screening of her short film and her first feature: “Leave One Day”.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the director.

This professional event, bringing together distributors, exhibitors and programmers, aims to identify the concrete levers that exist in France to bring short films to life in cinemas: support systems, innovative screening formats, educational or media initiatives… Based on beneficial exchanges and concrete experiences, let’s rethink the place of the short film on screen, not as an ephemeral curiosity, but as a cinema program in its own right.

A behind-the-scenes look at a new generation of short films conceived, produced and financed by several people. Producers of films in the Off-Courts 2025 selection will share advice, keys to accessing foreign markets and concrete feedback.

Marc Moreno, project manager at the CNC, will present the main support mechanisms for short films in France. Key points will be outlined, and there will be time for questions and answers on how and when to apply for support.

Highlighting her career – screening of three of their short films and their first feature: “You Are Not Alone“.

The screening is followed by a discussion with the directors.

Photo : © Justine Latour

Behind the scenes of a film is a meeting proposed by Normandie Images with Camille Hamet and Camille Chandelier, respectively director and producer of the short film “Les princes”

The screening of the film will be followed by a discussion with the director and producer about their careers and the film itself, and the challenges of production, from idea to distribution.

THE PRINCES • 2023 • 21 minutes
by Camille Hamet, produced by Camille Chandellier – La Petite Prod
Synopsis: A young woman passionate about rowing joins a prestigious team as a coxswain just weeks before an important competition. But captivated by the rowers, she lets her dreams turn into a single obsession: to become one of them.

Film supported and hosted by the Normandy Region, in partnership with the CNC (National Center for National Sports) and in association with Normandie Images.

The official final evening kicks off with the Critics’ Prize debate, live at the Salon des Gouverneurs. Hosted by Claude Duty, this discussion between the jury members promises to be passionate and lively, and will reveal the first winner of the 26th edition of the festival’s awards ceremony.