Festival In Focus: The American French Film Festival Chiefs Talk Comeback Edition & Ambitions To Be “A Gateway To The Oscars Race For French Films”

The American French Film Festival has long been considered the premiere U.S. event for launching French film and television content to American audiences and while last year’s edition was forced to cancel due to Hollywood’s dual strikes, this year the L.A.-based event is back and gearing up for what it expects to be one of its best editions yet.

October 23, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Tracy Greer

Additionally, 59 of the selected works will be up for the TAFFF Awards.

We have a big focus on promoting films directed by women, says Truffart.

We continue to have a competition dedicated to short films for this reason.

François Truffart, Anouchka van Riel

We know this season is pivotal to their overall sales and marketing strategies.

We are aware that we can play a role in awards season, says Truffart.

This is a perfect summary.

She admits its not without its challenges though.

It can be especially difficult during awards season in L.A. because there are so many events.

The American French Film Festival takes place October 29-November 4, 2024.