The 29th edition of the American French Film Festival (TAFFF) has been set for October 28 to November 2 at the Directors Guild of America sophis
The 29th edition of the American French Film Festival (TAFFF) has been set for October 28 to November 2 at the Directors Guild of America sophisticated in Hollywood.
Staged by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, TAFFF claims to be the largest French film festival in North America and the largest festival dedicated to French films and TV programmes in the world.
Last year’s TAFFF opened with the official Hollywood premiere of Emilia Perez, which went on to get 13 Oscar nominations and awards including Bafta’s non-English film prize. Other titles screening at the event included The Count Of Monte Cristo, Marching Band, Holy Cow and The Most Precious Of Cargoes.
Cécile Rap-Veber, president of the Franco-American Cultural Fund and CEO of SACEM, commented: “The 2024 festival marked an incredible return, featuring a star-studded opening night and a line-up of films that went on to receive prestigious awards in the US, France and internationally. The overwhelming support from filmmakers, actors, composers, producers and distributors was truly inspiring. This year, we look forward to discovering more cinematic gems and welcoming audiences for six days of the best in French film and series.”
Franco-American Cultural Fund board member Michael Mann added: “TAFFF is more than a platform for French cinema to gain exposure in Hollywood; it serves as a bridge between the US and French filmmakers – offering a space in which to connect, explore shared issues, collaborate. The festival also plays a role for international sales companies, US distributors and digital platforms and is timed at the start of awards season. TAFFF’s been increasingly important for presenting films like Ladj Ly’s Les Misérables and Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez and many others.”
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