Lab · Institut francais
La Fabrique Cinema de l'Institut francais
Next call not out yet. Usually closes in August
Cannes-based programme for ten first and second features from the Global South each year. The call for the 2027 edition opened in late July 2026 and closed when it reached 180 applications by 31 August 2026. Expect the next call in mid 2027.
- Who can apply
- First or second feature projects from the Global South, with particular attention to French-speaking projects from Africa. The call closes once 180 applications are received.
- What you get
- Ten projects get expert advice from March, pitch training, meetings at the Cannes Festival and Marche du Film, and access to Cannes industry events.
- Formats
- Feature
- When it runs
- Festival de Cannes, May
- Apply through
- Own site (Institut francais)
- Languages
- French site and FAQ
What to send
- Application through the Institut francais call page
- See the yearly FAQ PDF for required documents
How to apply
- Watch the Institut francais page from July 2027.
- Read the FAQ PDF for eligibility and documents.
- Apply in the first days of the call, before the 180 cap is reached.
Worth knowing
- The 2027 call closed early, after 180 applications by 31 August 2026.
Checked against Institut francais's own page on October 24, 2026. Dates and fees can change, so read their call before you apply.