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18-year-old Noa Tchinda grew up in the outskirts of Paris and lived in a cultural melting pot and an inspiring social background that inspired very early on his passion for film. Graduating from high school with a major in art history, he has developed a constructive sense of film criticism. He enjoys running debates with his friends (who are not always very good listeners). A dedicated filmgoer, Noa enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for films, especially those by Damien Chazelle.

Morgane, a film enthusiast, actively participates in the Ciné-club of the Culture pass. Her strong dedication helps her strengthen her film culture and develop her critical skills of the films she watches. 

She has had the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with theater and film industry members, giving her the chance to explore at great length the behind-the-scenes aspects of the profession, including that of director. In addition, the theatrical experience she has gained over the years expands her approach to cinema. At the same time, Morgane improves her creativity through photography, reflecting the aesthetics specific to the world of cinema.

Justin Mora was born in Toulouse in 2004. From a very early age, he has developed a great passion for film, which he has never stopped exploring through a wide range of experiences. That’s why, after 2 years of studying law, he decided to quit and devote himself fully to studying film, hoping to eventually become a filmmaker. In addition to his studies, he began developing several short films with friends to share his love for cinema.

Habib, born on August 18, 2004, aspires to become an actor and comedian. Thanks to his passion, he has built up a community of several thousand followers on social media. 

He has appeared in major productions alongside content creators including Michou, Ludovic, Polska and Squeezie. He recently starred in the short film Sang pareil, in which he plays the role of Lounes. He also had the opportunity to dub a few scenes in the film If, starring Ryan Reynolds.

Originally from the Basque country, Clara was never exposed to art and culture when she was a kid. When she arrived in Paris in 2022, she realized there were movie theaters all over the place which inspired her to take an interest. As she was studying for a bachelor’s degree in political sciences, she decided to major in film.

As she developed a critical eye, she began writing film reviews. During her gap year in 2024, she contemplated her future life as a student. She took part in her first student short film as a script supervisor. She found the experience appealing. She definitely wants to sign up for a bachelor’s degree in film next year. Everything remains to be written and discovered for this film buff! 

A film buff since she was a child, Chiara has long dreamed of a career in the film industry. Although she is currently studying political sciences, her interest in film has kept growing in her time off. As she spent many years of working on stage and thousands of hours spent at the movies, she has developed a strong taste for creation and journeys into imaginary worlds.  

Amine Tensi, a 19-year-old economics and management student from Lille, is an ambitious and versatile young man. In addition to his interest in sport and travel, film has played a key role in his life from an early age. 

This growing passion has helped him develop a sharp critical mind that fuels his ambition to play an active role in filmmaking. He dreams of becoming an actor and director, convinced that he has the talent and determination to make his mark on the industry.

Ambar is a BA student in theater who is inspired by all kinds of narrative art. A film buff from an early age, she is passionate about captivating stories and bold cinematic achievements. Her love of film has helped her explore various genres and styles, fueling her curiosity and admiration for the magic of cinema. This dual passion has driven her to see the world from different perspectives and to enjoy the diversity of human stories. With this in mind, Ambar plans to contribute to the artform by highlighting her own ideas and creations, in order to share her unique view of the world.

Hailing from the South of France, Marius Boitel got interested in art from an early age. As he grew up in a supportive family and had easy access to various artistic and cultural activities in his hometown (Istres), he eventually turned to filmmaking.

In 2023, after he graduated from high school where he majored in sciences, he got into the University of Toulouse for a BA in film. He has developed a new perspective on cinema and tried his hand at filmmaking. Originally attracted to images and cameras, he then discovered filmmaking, which interested him more. Once he graduates, he hopes to be admitted to a public film school.

Originally from Cherbourg, 20-year-old Lisa Lesoif has a passion for all artforms, including film. Currently studying information and communication, she wants to turn her passion into a career. That's why she seizes every opportunity to achieve her goal. She is a member of the team of volunteers at the Normandy film festival Les Égaluantes and recently did an internship in the video department of the Cotentin Tourist Office. She also loves acting, creating and directing, and has taken part in a number of film shoots, including in high school, as part of her film option.

Clément has been immersed in film from a very early age. He thinks of his life as a fairy tale. Once upon a time, there was a little boy who dreamed of going to the movies. There was no princess in this story, just his love of cinema. 

His dedication and knightly faith got him to study film in Bordeaux and then to faraway lands – Quebec. On the red carpet of the greatest festivals, the knight turned into a prince, and he was so passionate that he married cinema, and together they had many children – short films and feature films. 

Straight from Orthez, Zia Glorieux developed her passion for the cinema as a child, thanks to her father, himself a film lover. After many hours in front of the big screen, her cinematic culture was enriched. 
Today, as a student in a cinema degree program at Bordeaux Montaigne University, she dreams of one day becoming a film director. With two short films to her credit, she stops at nothing to achieve her goal. The world of the seventh art is her refuge. Her heart is filled with joy when the lights in the cinema disappear to make way for the many discoveries she makes at each screening.