French Film Festivals Brace for Political Shifts and Funding Cuts

As municipal elections approach, French film festivals face a fragile balancing act. Facing subsidy cuts and political shifts, their survival heavily depends on city support.

Mar 12, 2026

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According to the 2025 festival barometer published by the French Ministry of Culture, 46 percent of festivals currently run a negative balance. Jackie Buet, director of the Créteil International Wome…

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