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Explore the 2026 TAFFF program and plan your festival itinerary ! Tickets and RSVP start on October 8
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.
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THE AMERICAN DREAM | Anthony Marciano
Celebrate Closing Night at The American French Film Festival with the Los Angeles Premiere of THE AMERICAN DREAM, presented in association with Gaumont and France Télévisions followed by a conversation with actor Raphaël Quenard.
📅 Sunday, November 8, at 8:00 PM
📍 DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
Book your tickets at tafff.org.
From a video store and the runways of Orly Airport to the world of the NBA: two friends dare to dream big. Starring Jean-Pascal Zadi and Raphaël Quenard, this feel-good comedy tells the true story of Bouna Ndiaye and Jérémy Medjana, whose shared passion for basketball led them to become leading French NBA agents. Directed by Anthony Marciano, who co-wrote the screenplay with Bouna Ndiaye and Jérémy Medjana.
All films are presented with English subtitles. DGA, SACEM, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members receive complimentary tickets to festival screenings.
TAFFF is presented by The Franco-American Cultural Fund, a unique partnership of Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association Sacem, and Writers Guild of America West, in association with Film France-CNC, with the support of Villa Albertine & Unifrance
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #LosAngeles #Basketball
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MINOTAUR | Andrey Zvyagintsev
Join us at The American French Film Festival for a Special Screening of MINOTAUR, presented in association with MUBI and mk2, followed by a conversation with writer/director Andrey Zvyagintsev.
📅 Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 PM
📍 DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
Book your tickets at tafff.org
Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes and France’s official entry for the 2027 Oscars, this gripping political thriller follows a Russian oligarch whose carefully controlled life begins to fracture as private betrayals collide with war and corruption. Featuring an original score by SACEM members Evgueni & Sacha Galperine.
All films are presented with English subtitles. DGA, SACEM, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members receive complimentary tickets to festival screenings.
TAFFF is presented by The Franco-American Cultural Fund, a unique partnership of Directors Guild of America, Motion Picture Association, Sacem, and Writers Guild of America West, in association with Film France-CNC, with the support of Villa Albertine & Unifrance
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #WorldCinema #LosAngeles
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The box office is open on tafff.org! Join us in celebrating 30 years of French cinema in Hollywood. 🎬
Discover the official trailer for the 30th American French Film Festival, taking place November 3–8, 2026, at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles.
TAFFF will present 60 films and series, bringing together established filmmakers and emerging voices for six days of screenings, premieres, and conversations with talent.
This anniversary selection includes official Oscar entries from five countries, alongside new features, series, documentaries, and short films. All screenings are presented with English subtitles.
DGA, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members are eligible for complimentary tickets for themselves and one guest to each screening.
Explore the full program and reserve your tickets: tafff.org
Trailer by Agence BeKind
TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, Sacem, the Writers Guild of America West, and in association with Film France-CNC with the support of Villa Albertine & Unifrance
#TAFFF #TAFFF30
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60 films and series. 6 days. 30 years of French cinema in Hollywood. 🇫🇷🎬 With 31 feature films, 11 series, 4 documentaries, and 14 shorts, this anniversary lineup brings together acclaimed filmmakers, exciting new voices, festival favorites, and five countries’ official Oscar entries.
Join us for exclusive premieres, conversations with filmmakers, and six days celebrating the best of new French cinema and series—all presented with English subtitles or in English.
And this is just the beginning! In the weeks leading up to the Festival, we’ll spotlight each program and introduce the stories and talent behind this year’s selection. Follow along and start building your watchlist!
📍 November 3–8, 2026 | DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
🎟️ Box office opens October 8 at tafff.org
DGA, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members enjoy complimentary admission for themselves + one guest to each screening.
✨ Watch, vote, and win a trip to Paris for 2, and a European River Voyage for 2.
Explore the full lineup: tafff.org
TAFFF is presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, Sacem, and the Writers Guild of America West.
#TAFFF #TAFFF30
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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...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
French Films Fans, If you are in LA in November Stay Tuned! : An exclusive program of 31 Features Films selected for the 30th AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL (TAFFF) and in competition for the TAFFF 2026 Cinema Awards, will be announced this coming Tuesday, October 6 on www.tafff.org
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Explore 3 the selections already announced :
- Documentaries: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/documentaries.../
- Series:
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/series-2026/
- Short Films:
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/short-films-2026/
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When attending TAFFF 2026, vote for the Audience Awards and win a trip for 2 to Paris (Courtesy of Air Tahiti nui and Mk2) and a European River Cruise for 2 (Courtesy of Viking). The more films and series you attend, the greater your chances of winning !
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All about THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL:
• 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
• Free for DGA, WGA West and - new this year - SAG members !
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TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest, in association with Film France-CNC, with the support of #roedererchampagne Roederer Estate, Variety, Air Tahiti Nui, TV5MONDE USA #tafff30 #TAFFF2026 #ForeignFilms #frenchcinema
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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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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
🌊 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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Get a head start on awards season at The American French Film Festival! ✨ Discover five films representing Japan, Romania, Belgium, France, and Morocco in the race for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Oscars.
ALL OF A SUDDEN directed by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi
Japan’s official entry | Special Screening
Wednesday, November 4 · 8:40 PM
FJORD directed by Cristian Mungiu
Romania’s official entry | Special Screening
Thursday, November 5 · 4:15 PM
COWARD directed by Lukas Dhont
Belgium’s official entry | Los Angeles Premiere
Thursday, November 5 · 7:05 PM
Followed by a conversation with writer/director Lukas Dhont and composer Valentin Hadjadj.
MINOTAUR directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev
France’s official entry | Special Screening
Saturday, November 7 · 7:30 PM
Followed by a conversation with writer/director Andrey Zvyagintsev.
STRAWBERRIES directed by Laïla Marrakchi
Morocco’s official entry | Los Angeles Premiere
Sunday, November 8 · 1:05 PM
Followed by a conversation with writer/director Laïla Marrakchi.
Celebrate 30 years of French cinema and international collaboration in Hollywood.
📅 November 3-8, 2026
Book your tickets at tafff.org > link in bio.
All films are presented with English subtitles.
DGA, SACEM, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members receive complimentary tickets to festival screenings.
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain , a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest, in association with @filmfrancecnc with the support of @Villa.Albertine & Unifrance
#TAFFF30 #USFrenchFF #FrenchCinema #InternationalCinema #Oscars2027 #FilmFestival #LosAngeles
MADAME | Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz
Join us at The American French Film Festival for the North American Premiere of MADAME, presented in association with @MK2Films and @FranceTélévisions, followed by a conversation with writer/director Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz.
📅 Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 PM
📍 Truffaut Theater · DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
Book your tickets at tafff.org — link in bio.
Behind the doors of a luxurious Paris mansion, a promising job becomes a gilded cage. Starring Malou Khebizi and Soundos Mosbah, this tense drama follows a young personal assistant drawn into the tightly controlled world of a Saudi prince’s mistress—and the unexpected bond that grows between the two women. Selected for Cannes’ Special Screenings, Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz’s debut feature is co-written with Pauline Guéna.
All films are presented with English subtitles. DGA, SACEM, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members receive complimentary tickets to festival screenings.
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest, in association with @FilmFrancecnc, with the support of @villa.albertine & Unifrance
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #Madame #FrenchCinema #WomenInFilm #LosAngeles
THE AMERICAN DREAM | Anthony Marciano
Celebrate Closing Night at The American French Film Festival with the Los Angeles Premiere of THE AMERICAN DREAM, presented in association with @Gaumont and @francetelevisions, followed by a conversation with actor Raphaël Quenard.
📅 Sunday, November 8, at 8:00 PM
📍 DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
Book your tickets at tafff.org — link in bio.
All films are presented with English subtitles.
From a video store and the runways of Orly Airport to the world of the NBA: two friends dare to dream big. Starring Jean-Pascal Zadi and Raphaël Quenard, this feel-good comedy tells the true story of Bouna Ndiaye and Jérémy Medjana, whose shared passion for basketball led them to become leading French NBA agents. Directed by Anthony Marciano, who co-wrote the screenplay with Bouna Ndiaye and Jérémy Medjana
DGA, SACEM, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members receive complimentary tickets to festival screenings.
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #LosAngeles #Basketball
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@raphael.quenard
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MINOTAUR | Andrey Zvyagintsev
Join us at The American French Film Festival for a Special Screening of MINOTAUR, presented in association with @mubi and @mk2, followed by a conversation with writer/director Andrey Zvyagintsev.
📅 Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 PM
📍 DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
Book your tickets at tafff.org — link in bio.
All films are presented with English subtitles.
Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes and France’s official entry for the 2027 Oscars, this gripping political thriller follows a Russian oligarch whose carefully controlled life begins to fracture as private betrayals collide with war and corruption. Featuring an original score by SACEM members Evgueni & Sacha Galperine.
DGA, SACEM, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members receive complimentary tickets to festival screenings.
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #FrenchCinema #WorldCinema #LosAngeles
The box office is open!
Come discover "Fjord" with Sebastian Stan, "All of a Sudden", Hamaguchi`s first French-language film, and the first U.S. screening of the two-part "De Gaulle" epic, plus new films with Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux, and Isabelle Huppert. 🎬
For our 30th anniversary, TAFFF brings 60 films and series to the DGA Theater Complex, November 3–8: six days of premieres, screenings, and conversations with talent, from established filmmakers to emerging voices.
The selection includes official Oscar entries from five countries, along with new features, series, documentaries, and shorts. All screenings are in English or with English subtitles.
DGA, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members are eligible for complimentary tickets for themselves + one guest to each screening.
Explore the full program and reserve your tickets at tafff.org
Trailer by @agencebekind
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest, and in association with @filmfrancecnc with the support of @villa.albertine & Unifrance
#TAFFF #TAFFF30 #FrenchCinema #FilmFestival #LosAngeles
60 films and series. 6 days. 30 years of French cinema in Hollywood. 🇫🇷🎬
With 31 feature films, 11 series, 4 documentaries, and 14 shorts, this anniversary lineup brings together acclaimed filmmakers, exciting new voices, festival favorites, and five countries’ official Oscar entries.
From our Opening Night film IN WAVES to our Closing Night selection THE AMERICAN DREAM, discover sweeping stories, sharp comedies, gripping thrillers, and bold animation. Highlights include ALL ABOUT CORINNE starring Isabelle Huppert, KARMA starring Marion Cotillard, and JUST AN ILLUSION from the filmmakers behind THE INTOUCHABLES.
Join us for exclusive premieres, conversations with filmmakers, and six days celebrating the best of new French cinema and series—all presented with English subtitles or in English.
And this is just the beginning! In the weeks leading up to the Festival, we’ll introduce the stories and talent behind this year’s selection. Follow along and start building your watchlist!
📍 November 3–8, 2026 | DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
🎟️ Box office opens October 8 at tafff.org
DGA, WGA West, and SAG-AFTRA members enjoy complimentary admission for themselves + one guest to each screening.
Explore the full lineup at tafff.org.
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF #TAFFF30 #FrenchCinema #LosAngeles #FilmFestival
Discover the TAFFF30 Short Film Competition — Part 2!
Seven more short films, seven distinct visions. From comedy and family stories to animation and suspense, discover the second program at the 30th American French Film Festival. Free program!
• VULTURES — directed by Dian Weys
• CRAZY SHOOT (Les Bronzés font du psy) — directed by Marie Leconte
• SISTERS’ SWIM (Le Bain des sirènes) — directed by Lola Degove
• HOOVER DISCO — directed by Kei Lam
• THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THE WORLD (La Plus belle fille du monde) — directed by Vassili Schneider
• LIPPENSTIFT — directed by Elsa Diringer
• DANSE MACABRE — directed by Hisko Hulsing
Catch Part 2 at the Truffaut Theater:
• Thursday, November 5 — 11:00 AM
• Friday, November 6 — 9:00 AM
• Sunday, November 8 — 9:10 AM
Free admission, first come, first served. All films presented in English or with English subtitles.
Watch both programs to vote for the 2026 Audience Short Film Award!
• TAFFF30: November 3–8, 2026
• DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
• Full festival schedule announced October 6 and box office opens on October 8
• Explore the selection at tafff.org
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #shorts #frenchcinema
Discover the TAFFF30 Short Film Competition, Part 1!
Seven short films, seven distinct visions. From animation and fantasy to comedy and drama, meet the filmmakers bringing their stories to the 30th American French Film Festival:
• PARFAITE — directed by Léo Grandperret & Nicolas Moreau
• DIEGO — directed by Mélissa Silveira
• GOD IS SHY (Dieu est timide) — directed by Jocelyn Charles
• STUD (Saillie) — directed by Aude Thuries
• FAUX BIJOUX — directed by Jessy Moussallem
• AGNÈS — directed by Nora Arnezeder
• WATER GIRL (Fille de l’eau) — directed by Sandra Desmazières
Catch Part 1 on:
• Thursday, 11/5 — 9:00 AM
• Friday, 11/6 — 11:00 AM
• Saturday, 11/7 — 9:00 AM
Free admission, first come, first served. All films presented in English or with English subtitles.
• TAFFF30: November 3–8, 2026
• DGA Theater Complex, Los Angeles
• Full festival schedule announced October 6
• More info at tafff.org
Stay tuned for Part 2!
TAFFF is presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @sacem, and @wgawest.
#TAFFF30 #TAFFF2026 #Shorts
