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In Waves to open the 30th French film Festival on November 3rd.
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Full 2026 Program to be announced on October 6th. Week and Deluxe passes on sale starting on September 14th. Individual tickets and daily passes on sale on October 8th. Stay tuned!
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The 30th edition of The American French Film Festival will take place at the DGA theater complex in Hollywood on November 3-8.
TAFFF LIBRARY is your weekly updated library of 1000+ French Films and Series available (or Coming Soon) on digital in the US of which 300+ have previously premiered at the COLCOA/TAFFF festival.
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The TAFFF30 documentary selection is here!
From frontline journalism to dance, music, and the natural world, discover four documentaries competing for the 2026 TAFFF Awards.
• INSIDE GAZA — Through the experiences of AFP’s Palestinian reporters, Hélène Lam Trong documents the challenges of bearing witness to war while fighting for survival. West Coast Premiere presented in association with AFP News Agency
• REBOUNDS — A documentary miniseries exploring the history of electro dance, presented in its entirety. US Premiere presented in association with Zorba Productions.
• WE ARE THE ORCHESTRA — Philippe Béziat takes us behind the scenes with the Orchestre de Paris and conductor Klaus Mäkelä, revealing the collective artistry that brings music to life. West Coast Premiere presented in association with Outsider Pictures and France Télévisions.
• WHISPERS IN THE WOODS — Wildlife photographer Vincent Munier explores the forests with his father and son, sharing a love of nature across three generations. West Coast Premiere presented in association with France Télévisions
Explore the selection: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/documentaries-2026/
• November 3–8, 2026�
• DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
• Full schedule announced October 6�
• Tickets on sale October 8 at tafff.org�
• All programs presented with English subtitles
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #documentary #frenchcinema
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🌊 Opening Night Film | IN WAVES
The American French Film Festival is proud to open TAFFF30 on November 3 with the LA premiere of IN WAVES, directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, presented in association with Netflix. Film rerun for the competition on November 7 ✨
Adapted from AJ Dungo's acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel and set against Southern California's surf culture, IN WAVES is a luminous, deeply felt story of love, loss, and the ocean’s healing power.
IN WAVES is the first animated film to open Cannes Critics' Week, and screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Netflix will release the film in the U.S. on December 11.
Join us as we kick off the 30th anniversary edition of The American French Film Festival and celebrate 30 years of French cinema in Hollywood! 🇫🇷✨🇺🇸
📍 Directors Guild of America Theater Complex, Los Angeles
📅 November 3–8, 2026
Full lineup revealed on Oct 6 and tickets on sale on Oct 8.
🌐 More info: www.tafff.org
TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem, and Writers Guild of America West.
#TAFFF #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #LosAngeles #animation #surf
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The TAFFF30 Series Competition is here! 📺
Discover the 12 series selected for this year’s competition, featuring 2 International Premieres and 6 North American Premieres! The Series Competition at TAFFF is a free program, presented with English subtitles, as part of the 30th AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (DGA theaters in Hollywood / November 4~8) ✨
• ALICE: PIONEER OF CINEMA with Academy Award nominee Bérenice Bejo Wild Bunch Distribution
• ALL SHAPES OF US (Grandiose) with Catherine Frot and Claudia Tagbo Federation Studios
• LAURA’S TREATMENT (L’Affaire Laura Stern) with Valérie Bonneton. Francetv distribution
• MINIMUM SECURITY: SEASON 1 (Surveillant !) with Jipac Shakur, Audrey Lamy, Benjamin Tranie and Eva Huault Disney+
• ONE DAY WE WILL MAKE LOVE (Un jour on fera l’amour) — presented in its entirety - Film & Picture
• PAOLO @sebastienmarnier with Jérôme Niel HBO Max
• A PROPHET (Un prophète) with actors Mamadou Sidibe, Bouajila Sami and Embarek Ouassini STUDIOCANAL
• R 91 (Le Charles) with actors Elodie Yung, Alban Lenoir, Patrick Mille et Jacques Gamblin SND
• REBOUNDS: A HISTORY OF ELECTRO DANCE (Rebonds : une épopée de la danse électro) — documentary miniseries presented in its entirety - Zorba Productions
• SINGAPURA with actors Nailia Harzoune Soji Arai, and India Hair STUDIOCANAL
• SOMEONE SHOULD BAN SUNDAY AFTERNOONS: SEASON 1 (Quelqu’un devrait interdire les dimanches après-midi) Federation Studios
• SWAPPED: SEASON 1 (Nourrices) Francetv distribution
Detailed info: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/series-2026/
Visit www.tafff.org : The full TAFFF30 program, including the Cinema Competition, will be announced on October 6. Box office and RSVP will start on October 8.
TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @Motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchSeries #FrenchTelevision #LosAngeles
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French Film Fans ! Don't miss it ! THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, A Week of Premiere in Hollywood, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the Directors Guild of America on November 3~8! All program presented in English or with English subtitles!
Week and Deluxe Passes are now on sale! 🎟️
The Week Pass ($50) provides access to unlimited screenings throughout the Festival, excluding the Opening Night Gala on November 3.
The Deluxe Pass ($250) includes unlimited screenings throughout the Festival and the Opening Night Gala. Limited quantities are available!
Passholders may reserve one ticket per screening beginning October 8, subject to seat availability. Passes are non-transferable and cannot be used to reserve concurrent screenings.
DGA, WGA, and SAG-AFTRA members do not need to purchase a pass, as they are invited to attend the Festival! ✨
Visit www.tafff.org : The full 2026 program will be announced on October 6 and Individual tickets and Day Passes will go on sale October 8.
Get your pass now: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/buy-tickets-2026/
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #LosAngeles
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"CALL MY AGENT! THE MOVIE", the last opus of the International Hit series opens tomorrow (September 0) on Netflix! *** The film will brings the beloved French hit to the big screen for a final reunion event. Set five years after the series finale, the film follows Andréa Martel (Camille Cottin), who has left the ruthless world of talent agencies behind to pursue her long-held dream of becoming a film director. Just days before shooting begins on her directorial debut, disaster strikes when her lead actor abruptly drops out. With her film on the brink of collapse, Andréa has no choice but to return to her past and reunite the former team of the ASK talent agency. What follows is a chaotic and heartfelt reunion filled with old rivalries, rekindled friendships, and the professional crises that once defined them. Staying true to the spirit of the series, the film also features major international celebrities playing exaggerated versions of themselves including George Clooney. In the tradition of "CALL MY AGENT!", "CALL MY AGENT! THE MOVIE" is envisioned as a feature-length farewell.
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Written by: Fanny Herrero, Lison Daniel. Directed by: Émilie Noblet. Starring: Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, Nicolas Maury, Stéfi Celma, Fanny Sidney, Liliane Rovère, Ophélia Kolb, Anne Marivin, George Clooney, Monica Bellucci, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Béatrice Dalle, Jean Reno, Laetitia Casta, Vincent Macaigne.
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*** Which other French films and series are coming soon to US screens ?: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/coming-soon/
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*** Watch +1,000 French films and series at home in the US through the TAFFF Library. theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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*** TAFFF LIBRARY is brought to you by The AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, a Week of French Films and Series Premieres and Awards taking place annually at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood. Save the dates ! 30th anniversary November 3~8 ! www.tafff.org
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Presented by the French American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, Sacem Writers Guild of America West in association with CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée in partnership with Unifrance & Villa Albertine with the support of Air Tahiti Nui ,ELMA - European Languages & Movies in America VARIETY Champagne Louis Roederer TV5MONDE.
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The 30th edition of THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (TAFFF) is coming soon in Hollywood (November 3~8). More info: www.tafff.org
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Meanwhile, visit the TAFFF LIBRARY, your unique source to:
- Know which French films and series are COMING SOON to US screens (in theaters and on digital): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/coming-soon/
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- Make your own French film festival at home with 1000+ titles listed (in English or with English Subtitles) including 150+ new releases, 200+ classics, 140+ series, 300+ films and series premiered at TAFFF, and more... : theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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BREAKING NEWS The 30th edition of The American French Film Festival will take place at the DGA theater complex in Hollywood on November 3-8. View/Download the Press Release FRENCH AND AMERICAN TALEN...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
✨Women at the Forefront at TAFFF
For 30 years, TAFFF has welcomed more than 100 women directors whose films, voices, and visions have helped shape the Festival’s story.
From trailblazers like Tonie Marshall and acclaimed filmmakers including Anne Fontaine, Rebecca Zlotowski, and Maïmouna Doucouré, to exciting new voices such as Agathe Riedinger and Anna Cazenave Cambet, TAFFF is proud to champion women filmmakers at every stage of their careers - artists who challenge conventions, expand the frame, and open conversations far beyond the screen.
TAFFF is proud to have championed their work in Hollywood, creating a space where French and American audiences, artists, and industry professionals can meet, exchange, and celebrate cinema together.
The American French Film Festival is presented by The Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership between Directors Guild of America Motion Picture Association, Sacem& Writers Guild of America West.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #womeninfilmmaking #directedbywomen
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WIN TICKETS ! *** Did you miss it at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL? *** TAFFF Audience Prize Winner, drama/comedy "THE MARCHING BAND" is now playing in US theaters (In French with English subtitles). WIN TICKETS & SEE THE FILM IN A THEATER NEAR YOU thanks to Greenwich Entertainment, by clicking here: linktr.ee/themarchingbandfree
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* More info about "THE MARCHING BAND":
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* Where to see the film: themarchingbandmovie.com/buy-tickets
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* More French films coming soon to US theaters:
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* More films awarded at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL to watch a t home (In English or French with English subtitles):
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Save the dates ! ***.The 2026 edition of The American French Film Festival — “A Week of Premieres and Awards in Hollywood” — will take place at the Directors Guild of America from NOVEMBER 3–8! 🇫🇷🎥🇺🇸
Spread the word and join us as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! 🥂✨
Since 1997, TAFFF (formerly COLCOA) has premiered more than 1,000 French films and series and introduced hundreds of French filmmakers and actors to American audiences in the capital of cinema 🌟
🎞 More than 60 French productions presented with English subtitles, will compete for the 2026 TAFFF Awards.
📣 The full program will be announced in early October — stay tuned!
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👉 Visit www.tafff.org
for all updates and announcements.
Meanwhile visit TAFFF LIBRARY, a unique online guide to watch French programs in American theaters and at home, with 1000+ titles (Classics, New Releases, Drama, Comedies, ...) available or soon available in the US, including 300+ films and series premiered at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (daily updates): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL is brought to you by the French American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America Sacem, Writers Guild of America West in association with CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée in partnership with Unifrance Villa Albertine with the support of Air Tahiti Nui ELMA - European Languages & Movies in America Variety Champagne Louis Roederer.
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What does it take to capture real life on camera? 🎥
Director Anissa Bonnefont and producer Myriam Weil joined TAFFF in 2025 for the North American Premiere of La Scala: The Force of Destiny, a documentary offering a rare look behind the scenes of Milan's legendary opera house.
In this #TAFFFTalk, Bonnefont reflects on the unique perspective of a documentary filmmaker: observing like a "little mouse," seeing through the eyes of the audience, and gradually building characters around what each person is willing to reveal and share with the camera.
💡 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwKsj3HoPt8&list=PLk_X-1TFfIpie9lUIKfmurg4Vgvkls42X&index=20
TAFFFTalk is presented by the American French Film Festival and The Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership between Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem & Writers Guild of America West.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #LaScala #Documentary #BehindTheScenes
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The TAFFF30 documentary selection is here!
From frontline journalism to dance, music, and the natural world, discover four documentaries competing for the 2026 TAFFF Awards.
• INSIDE GAZA — Through the experiences of AFP’s Palestinian reporters, Hélène Lam Trong documents the challenges of bearing witness to war while fighting for survival. West Coast Premiere.
• REBOUNDS — A documentary miniseries exploring the history of electro dance, presented in its entirety. US Premiere.
• WE ARE THE ORCHESTRA — Philippe Béziat takes us behind the scenes with the Orchestre de Paris and conductor Klaus Mäkelä, revealing the collective artistry that brings music to life. West Coast Premiere.
• WHISPERS IN THE WOODS — Wildlife photographer Vincent Munier explores the forests with his father and son, sharing a love of nature across three generations. West Coast Premiere.
• November 3–8, 2026
• DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
• Full schedule announced October 6
• Tickets on sale October 8 at tafff.org
• All programs presented with English subtitles
Explore the selection — link in bio.
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #documentary #frenchcinema
Talent Spotlight | Karim Leklou
In 2024, Karim Leklou joined us in Hollywood for the North American Premiere of Jim’s Story (Le Roman de Jim), directed by Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu.
After premiering at Cannes, the film continued its remarkable journey, and Karim Leklou’s deeply moving performance earned him the 2025 César Award for Best Actor.
At TAFFF, we were proud to welcome an actor whose presence brings quiet strength, sensitivity, and humanity to the screen — and whose work continues to resonate with audiences far beyond France.
TAFFF 30th Anniversary Edition
November 3–8, 2026
DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
More info: tafff.org
The American French Film Festival is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership between @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem & @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #LosAngeles #Hollywood
A longtime friend of The American French Film Festival, Julie Delpy has joined us multiple times over the years, bringing her singular voice, wit, and perspective to our audiences in Hollywood.
Pictured here in 2021 at COLCOA (the former name of TAFFF), Delpy represents the kind of bold, international talent we`ve been proud to welcome and celebrate for three decades.
Actress, filmmaker, writer, composer: her career embodies the creative freedom and cross-cultural spirit at the heart of French cinema in Los Angeles.
The American French Film Festival, 30th Edition
November 3–8, 2026
DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
More info: tafff.org
The American French Film Festival is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership between @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem & @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #JulieDelpy #WomenInFilm #LosAngeles #Hollywood
What makes an actor a great creative partner for a director? 🎬
Director Valérie Donzelli joined TAFFF in 2025 to present At Work, starring Bastien Bouillon.
In this #TAFFFTalk, Donzelli reflects on the joy of working with a great actor—describing Bouillon as a "blank page," an incredibly versatile performer onto whom a director can project any character and bring it to life.
💡 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel (link in bio)!
TAFFFTalk is presented by @theamericanfrenchfilmfest and @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership between @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem & @wgawest.
#TAFFF #TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #behindthecamera
Opening Night Film | IN WAVES 🌊
The American French Film Festival is proud to open TAFFF30 with the LA premiere of IN WAVES, directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, presented in association with @netflix.
Adapted from AJ Dungo`s acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel and set against Southern California`s surf culture, IN WAVES is a luminous, deeply felt story of love, loss, and the ocean’s healing power.
IN WAVES is the first animated film to open Cannes Critics` Week, and screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Netflix will release the film in the U.S. on December 11.
Join us on November 3 as we kick off a week celebrating 30 years of French cinema in Hollywood! 🇫🇷✨🇺🇸
📍 Director’s Guild of America Theater Complex, LA
📅 November 3 – November 8, 2026
🌐More info: www.tafff.org
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF #TAFFF2026 #redcarpet #losangeles #animation
Talent Spotlight | Richard Linklater
From “Before Sunrise” and “Boyhood” to “Dazed and Confused”, Richard Linklater has spent decades shaping American independent cinema. French cinema has long inspired him.
With Nouvelle Vague, Linklater crossed the Atlantic to recreate the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless - shooting his first film in French, in France, and capturing the energy and freedom of the French New Wave.
After premiering in Competition at Cannes, “Nouvelle Vague” came to Los Angeles in 2025 as a Centerpiece of The American French Film Festival, co-presented with @Netflix.
That evening, he also received the FACF Award, celebrating a film born from the artistic collaboration between France and the United States.
The American French Film Festival is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership between @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem & @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #RichardLinklater #NouvelleVague #FrenchCinema
The TAFFF30 Series Competition is here! 📺
Discover the 12 series selected for this year’s competition, featuring 2 International Premieres and 6 North American Premieres! The Series Competition at TAFFF is a free program ✨
• ALICE with actress Berenice Bejo @virginie_verrier @guillaumelonergan
• ALL SHAPES OF US (Grandiose) @fannyriedberger with actresses @catherine_frot_actrice @claudiatagbo_off
• LAURA’S TREATMENT (L’Affaire Laura Stern) @mariekremerbxl with actress @v_bonneton. Music by @ericneveux
• MINIMUM SECURITY: SEASON 1 (Surveillant !) @johnwaxxx with actors @jipac_shakur @audreylamy @benjamintranie @eva.huault
• ONE DAY WE WILL MAKE LOVE (Un jour on fera l’amour) — presented in its entirety @natacha.krief
• PAOLO @sebastienmarnier with actor @jeromeniel
• A PROPHET (Un prophète) @nicolas_peufaillit with actors @_mamadousidibe @bouajila_sami @embarek_ouassini
• R 91 (Le Charles) @juliendespaux with actors @e.l.o.d.i.e.y.u.n.g @albanlenoir @patrickmilleofficiel gamblinofficiel
• REBOUNDS: A HISTORY OF ELECTRO DANCE (Rebonds : une épopée de l’électro dance) — documentary miniseries presented in its entirety @mariannegetti
• SINGAPURA @daniellearbid with actors @nailiaharzoune @sojisoheeparkarai @india.hair
• SOMEONE SHOULD BAN SUNDAY AFTERNOONS: SEASON 1 (Quelqu’un devrait interdire les dimanches après-midi) @isabel.coixet
• SWAPPED: SEASON 1 (Nourrices) @bienvuvania @savinadellicour
The full TAFFF30 program, including the Cinema Competition, will be announced on October 6 at www.tafff.org.
TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @Motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchSeries #FrenchTelevision #LosAngeles
Talent Spotlight | Malou Khebizi
What a journey in just two years for actress Malou Khebizi! In 2024, Malou made a remarkable feature film debut in Agathe Riedinger’s "Wild Diamond" ("Diamant brut"), which premiered in Competition at Cannes.
A few months later, we had the pleasure of welcoming Malou, director Agathe Riedinger, and producer Priscilla Bertin to TAFFF for the film’s Los Angeles Premiere and a conversation with our audience.
And her journey continues! Malou has just received the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her performance in Cédric Kahn’s "A Place to Heal (15/18)".
From Cannes to Los Angeles and now Venice, Malou is quickly establishing herself as one of the exciting new talents of French cinema. Congratulations, Malou! We can’t wait to see what comes next. 👏
The American French Film Festival is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership between @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem & @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #Newtalents
