Call for entry

CALL FOR FILMS 2025

The call for 2025 films is open from January 8, to march 31.

International feature film competition 

The international competition is open to feature films on the theme of youth, which have not yet been released in cinemas. 

The Festival aims to highlight the hopes, fears and power of youth. Youth is the age of possibilities, the times of life when the future is being written. It's the transition from teenage years to adulthood, when the issues that will determine everyone's future story take shape. 

In 2025, NOUVELLES VAGUES welcomes short films !

The non-competitive shortfilm showcase is open to shortfilms directed by filmmakers under 35 years old by June 2025.

All topics are accepted : By promoting the short format and first works of up-and-coming filmmakers, the Nouvelles Vagues festival aims to emphasize contemporary creation, celebrate new approaches and bet on the future of worldwide cinema.

Shuchi Talati, Grand Prix 2024 winner

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR FILMS   

Film submissions on the welcome page. 
Don't forget to check the rules before submitting your films !

Feature film rules here
Shortfilm rules here

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The selection committee is made up of : 

- Lili Hinstin : Programming director
- Eduardo Carretié & Emmmanuel Mayemba : feature film selection
- Louise Rinaldi : shortfilm manager

FEATURE FILM COMPETITION JURY

The competition's Grand Prix, worth 10,000€, is awarded by an international artists jury under 35 years old. 
Two other juries award their prizes : the student jury and the Pass Culture jury. 

CONTACT

Jessica Wright
Programmming assistant
prog@nouvelles-vagues.org