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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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COLORS OF TIME, NOUVELLE VAGUE, THE DEAL among the winners of the 2025 TAFFF AWARDS.
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Academy Award Winner Jodie Foster awarded at The American French Film Festival 2025.
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Academy Award Nominee Richard Linklater awarded at The American French Film Festival 2025.
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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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* Rising star Nadia Melliti, Cannes Award Winner for Best actress 2025 and Cesar Award Winner 2026 for her performance in "THE LITTLE SISTER" attended THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2025 for the Los Angeles Premiere of the film.
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* "THE LITTLE SISTER" written and directed by opens this Friday (6/5) in US theaters thanks to Strand Releasing. Don't miss it!
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* More info about the film: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/the-little-sister-2/
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* Watch the Official US trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFPoiAzRNuo
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* Watch the exclusive interview of Nadia Melliti at THE AMERCIAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW9d_sUqXlQ&t=215s
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*. Watch at home more french films and series premiered at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/colcoa-tafff-movies/
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* Watch at home a selection of 30+ LGBTQ+ French films and series: theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/lgbtq/
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Save the dates ! ***.The 2026 edition of THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL — “A Week of French 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 (films, Series, Short films) presented with English subtitles, will premiere and compete for the 2026 TAFFF Awards.
📣 The full program will be announced in early October — stay tuned!
👉 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
👉 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 Westin 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.
Los Angeles LGBTQ Community LGBTQ Nation UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media mk2 films @followers @topfans CNC - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée #NadiaMelliti
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*** Which new French Films and Series will be released on US screens in June ? Visit:
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/coming-soon/
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Save the dates ! ***.The 2026 edition of THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL — “A Week of French 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 (films, Series, Short films) presented with English subtitles, will premiere and compete for the 2026 TAFFF Awards.
📣 The full program will be announced in early October — stay tuned!
👉 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
👉 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.
MHz Choice TV @followers @topfans Strand Releasing Film Movement Music Box Films Les Français de Floride French Cluster We Love Cinema Walter Presents USA & Canada Consulate of France in Los Angeles
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Fans of French series ! *** The Season 5 of French hit "CAPTAIN MARLEAU" is now available at home , thanks to MHz Choice TV *** Thrillers, Comedy, Crime, Drama, documentaries...: Don't miss these new French Series recently released on US platforms (Presented with English subtitles):
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- "THE WAGNER METHOD" (Season 4)
- "FLUNKED" (Season 1)
- "FRED VARGAS' THE ADAMSBERG MYSTERIES" (mini series)
- "THE BUS: A FRENCH FOOTBALL MUTINY" (mini series)
- "SIMON COLEMAN" (Season 1),
- "MASTER CRIME" (Season 3)
- "TROUBLE MUM" (Season 1)
" "SIX WOMEN" (mini series)
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For detailed info about these programs, visit TAFFF LIBRARY your online guide to choose and watch French Series with more than 130 series listed and available in the US : theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/series/
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Save the dates ! ***.The 2026 edition of THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL — “A Week of French 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 (films, Series, Short films) presented with English subtitles, will premiere and compete for the 2026 TAFFF Awards.
📣 The full program will be announced in early October — stay tuned!
👉 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
👉 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.
Walter Presents USA & Canada Netflix Festival SERIES MANIA @followers @topfans
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Did you miss it at THE AMERICAN FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL? *** TAFFF Audience Prize Winner, drama/comedy "THE MARCHING BAND" will open in US theaters on August 21, thanks to Greenwich Entertainment! (In French with English subtitles).
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* More info about "THE MARCHING BAND":
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/the-marching-band-2/
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* More French films coming soon to US theaters:
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/coming-soon/
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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):
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/tafff-awards-winners/
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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!
👉 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
👉 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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TAFFF Fans ! *** Discover which French productions premiered at Festival de Cannes 2026 will be released on US screens! (daily updates): theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/coming-soon/
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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!
👉 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
👉 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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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! 🇫🇷🎥🇺🇸
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!
👉 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
👉 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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TAFFF LIBRARY is your platform to find out which French films and series are (will be) available in the US (in theaters and at home). This streaming guide is brought to you by The American French Film Festival. It features 1000+ French films and series available in the U.S., including 130+ newly digitally released productions presented with English subtitles or dubbed in English.
Some notable new additions highlighted in the “New on Digital” section include:
- "THE STRANGER" (Official selection TAFFF 2025)
- "LOVE LETTERS"
- "FLUNKED" (series)
- "THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE" (Re-release)
- "LUMIERE, LE CINEMA" (Documentary)
- "PALESTINE 36"
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You can browse by genre too — thriller, romance, LGBTQ+, comedy, documentaries, women directors, and more...
theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org/virtual-cinema/
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✨ DATES ANNOUNCED ✨ 🎉 TAFFF TURNS 30 🎉
November 3 - November 8 2026
Three decades of bringing French cinema to Los Angeles — and we’re just getting started.
We’re thrilled to unveil the official poster for the 30th edition of The American French Film Festival (TAFFF), presented by @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership between @directorsguild @motionpictures @sacem and @wgawest.
Thirty years of stories, talent, and the love affair between French and American film.
Come celebrate with us!
🇫🇷 The American French Film Festival — 30th Edition 🇺🇸 🗓️ NOVEMBER 3 - NOVEMBER 8 2026.
📍 DGA Theaters in #Hollywood.
▶️ More details at www.tafff.org
#TAFFF #TAFFF2026 #TAFFF30 #frenchcinema frenchfilms frenchfilmfestival filmfestival french movies francoamericanculturalfund theamericanfrenchfilmfest announcement 30thanniversary
🎨 poster by @superbonusroom
🎬✨ TAFFF Followers — You’re Invited! ✨🎬
Netflix and The American French Film Festival invite you and a guest to a special screening of Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00PM at Netflix EPIC - Teatro Roma in Hollywood!
The first 3 episodes of this brand-new animated adaptation directed by Alain Chabat will be shown, followed by a Q&A and reception with Production Designer Aurélien Prédal.
🏆 The French series has already earned 5 nominations at the Annie Awards 2026, including:
• Best Limited Series
• Best Character Animation – TV/Media
• Best Character Design – TV/Media
• Best Production Design – TV/Media
• Best Editorial – TV/Media
🍃 When Panoramix forgets the magic potion recipe after a menhir mishap, and Abraracourcix is challenged in a battle of the chiefs, the fate of the indomitable Gauls hangs in the balance!
🎟 Click the link in bio to RSVP (first come, first served) and be sure to select « American French Film Festival” as your affiliation.
See you in the village! 🛡️✨
If you have attended the screening of LOG OUT, ticket 144 is the winner #1 for the European River Package. THE HUNT ticket 082 is winner #2. BARDOT ticket 043 is winner #3. All results listed on our website. Please send an email to contact@theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org - Please make sure to attach a picture of your ticket with the right number and the right film. Thanks for attending TAFFF 2025 and see you next year! #tafff29 #tafff
We gathered once again to celebrate French cinema in the heart of Los Angeles — bringing a little piece of France to share our culture, our stories, and our artists.🇫🇷
Here is a look back at 7 unforgettable days! See you next year for our 30th anniversary! 🎉
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #FilmFestival
Cheers to our amazing partners who make The American French Film Festival a feast for the senses! 🥐🍷✨
Music composer @delphine_malaussena at TAFFF29 to present the Tv series THE SEDUCTION, and the feature CASSANDRE.
Photos by @valeriemacon @afpphoto and @philipguerette
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #scoremusic
Roschdy Zem and @guillaumerousselmusic at TAFFF29 for the North American Premiere of 13 days, 13 nights
Video by Maria Corso
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood
Taking the top honor, the Audience Award for Best Film goes to Colors of Time (La Venue de l’avenir), directed by Cédric Klapisch. 🏆
The film received a standing ovation during its U.S. Premiere at #TAFFF29 on October 29, in front of more than 500 attendees.
TAFFF is presented by the @fondsculturelfrancoamericain, a unique partnership of @directorsguild, @motionpictures, @wgawest & @sacem.
#TAFFF29 #frenchcinema #FrenchTV #FilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #LAevent #Award #winner
