Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême 2027 – France

The Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême, widely known as the FFA, is a major French festival dedicated to Francophone cinema. It brings together feature films, filmmakers, actors, producers, distributors, industry professionals and audiences in Angoulême, creating a programme that combines cinema screenings with meetings and special events.

The festival was founded by Marie-France Brière and Dominique Besnehard and has developed a strong reputation for presenting contemporary Francophone films and discovering new filmmakers and performers. The official festival website describes the FFA as an event that celebrates cinema in both traditional screening venues and public spaces around Angoulême.

The festival is particularly associated with its competitive programme and the Valois awards. Its previous winners include films that later reached significant audiences in France and internationally, making the competition an important part of the festival’s identity.

What to expect in 2027

The 2027 edition will continue the FFA’s focus on French and international Francophone cinema, with a combination of competition screenings, previews, special presentations, professional meetings and public events.

The festival normally offers several different ways to experience the programme. The main competition provides the opportunity to discover new feature films, while additional programme sections can include previews, short films, documentaries, special screenings, tributes and events connected with the wider Francophone film community.

The FFA also places considerable emphasis on encounters between audiences and cinema professionals. Previous programmes have included red-carpet appearances, masterclasses, round tables and opportunities to meet members of film teams.

The 2027 film selection, jury, invited artists and complete programme have not yet been published by the festival. Visitors should therefore use the official FFA programme once the new edition is released rather than relying on unofficial film lists.

Festival dates

Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême 2027 will take place from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 August 2027 in Angoulême, France.

These dates are currently displayed on the official Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême website.

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Venues & festival locations

The FFA uses several cinemas and cultural spaces around Angoulême rather than operating from one single festival venue.

Previous official programmes have used locations including the CGR cinemas, Cinéma de la Cité, Espace Franquin and other cultural and public spaces.

The CGR complex is particularly important to the festival, with red-carpet presentations taking place in front of the cinema and numerous film screenings scheduled inside its different screening rooms.

Other cultural locations have also hosted masterclasses, professional discussions and special activities. For example, the official programme has previously listed Espace Franquin for a masterclass and Cinéma de la Cité for film screenings and professional discussions.

The exact 2027 allocation of films between venues will be confirmed when the official programme is published.

Full programme

The complete 2027 programme has not yet been announced.

The FFA’s programming traditionally extends beyond its principal competition. Visitors can expect the final programme to identify individual films, screening venues, categories, special events and associated activities.

Previous official programmes have included competition films alongside avant-premieres, special events and professional activities. The festival’s archive also demonstrates its long-standing interest in presenting both established filmmakers and emerging talent.

Once published, the official programme should be checked carefully because individual films can have multiple screenings and may appear in different venues.

Featured films & premieres

The 2027 film selection has not yet been officially announced.

One of the FFA’s defining characteristics is its presentation of films before their wider theatrical success. The festival’s official archive specifically highlights films such as Intouchables, La guerre est déclarée, Les garçons et Guillaume, à table !, Hippocrate, Petit paysan, Boîte noire, Aline, À bicyclette !, En Fanfare, Vingt Dieux and Les Enfants vont bien.

The festival also presents films in advance of their broader release. A previous official programme, for example, identified Jérôme Bonnell’s La Condition as a world premiere in the avant-premiere section.

Specific 2027 premieres and featured films should not be treated as confirmed until they appear in the official programme.

Directors, actors & guests

The FFA regularly welcomes directors, actors and other members of film teams.

Its red-carpet programme has previously featured large groups of filmmakers and performers associated with individual films. Official festival information has listed guests including Gustave Kervern, Mathieu Amalric, Victor Belmondo, Virginie Ledoyen, Fabrice Luchini, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Leïla Bekhti and many other cinema professionals.

These appearances give audiences opportunities to see film teams outside the cinema auditorium and, depending on the programme, participate in associated meetings or discussions.

The 2027 jury and guest list have not yet been officially announced, so individual names should be checked against the festival’s official announcements before the event.

Screening schedule

The detailed 2027 screening schedule has not yet been released.

The FFA’s established online programme system allows visitors to find sessions according to different criteria, including the day, cinema, category or individual film. This makes it possible to organise a personal festival schedule once the programme is available.

Individual film pages can provide information such as the film’s director, cast, running time, category and screening venue. Previous official film pages have also provided reservation options for individual sessions.

Visitors should check the official schedule shortly before attending because screening availability and venue information are controlled by the festival’s ticketing system.

Ticket types & accreditation

The FFA has traditionally operated with festival passes and individual screening reservations.

The official reservation guide explains that visitors purchase an FFA Pass and then reserve their screening places through their festival account. The digital pass can be downloaded or printed and contains a barcode that is used for entry.

Historical pricing can be found in previous festival documentation, but the 2027 ticket prices have not yet been officially announced. Any previous-edition prices should therefore be treated only as historical reference rather than confirmed 2027 prices.

Professional accreditation is handled separately and is intended for eligible people working in the film and audiovisual industries.

Industry & professional access

The FFA has an important professional component alongside its public programme.

The festival’s professional initiative “Entre deux séances” is designed to encourage young cinema professionals to meet, exchange ideas and develop professional relationships. The programme includes discussions, networking opportunities and social gatherings.

The initiative has included professional discussions around filmmaking projects, allowing participants to hear directly from directors and other people involved in production.

The festival has also organised professional networking gatherings in the gardens of the Mercure hotel and other dedicated activities for accredited participants.

Professional registration requirements for 2027 will be provided by the FFA when accreditation opens.

Red carpet & special events

Red-carpet appearances are among the most recognisable public activities associated with the FFA.

Previous official programmes have organised red-carpet sessions in front of the CGR, with actors, directors and other members of film teams appearing in connection with films presented at the festival.

The festival’s wider programme can also include masterclasses, round tables, concerts, exhibitions, outdoor events and professional gatherings.

Previous masterclasses have included free sessions requiring advance reservation, demonstrating that not every festival activity necessarily follows the same ticketing procedure as a standard cinema screening.

The exact 2027 special-event programme will be announced by the organisers.

Festival rules

Visitors must follow the admission, reservation and venue instructions attached to their festival pass or individual ticket.

The FFA’s established reservation system requires visitors to create or access an account, select available screenings and reserve their places. The festival’s official guide explains that tickets can be displayed digitally or printed for presentation at the cinema entrance.

Some events can have different admission conditions. Free masterclasses, for example, may still require advance reservation because seating is limited.

Visitors should therefore check the individual event page and official ticketing instructions before attending.

How to get there

Angoulême is located in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and is connected to major French cities by rail and road.

The railway station provides a practical arrival point for visitors travelling by train, while the city’s road connections make driving another option for visitors arriving from surrounding regions.

For visitors coming from further away, larger regional airports can be combined with onward rail or road travel to Angoulême.

Because the festival operates across several locations, visitors should check the venue of their first screening before choosing their route through the city.

Public transport & parking

Public transport, walking and local road connections can all be useful for moving around Angoulême during the festival.

Many festival activities are concentrated around central parts of the city, although the complete programme can involve different venues. Checking each screening location in advance is therefore important when planning a daily itinerary.

Visitors arriving by car should check local parking information and allow additional travel time around the busiest festival venues.

Professional activities can sometimes include dedicated transport arrangements. Previous FFA professional programming has provided shuttle services for certain evening events.

Accommodation areas

Central Angoulême is the most practical area for visitors who want convenient access to festival venues, restaurants and other city attractions.

Accommodation close to the central cinema and cultural areas can reduce travel between screenings and make it easier to attend evening activities.

The area around Angoulême railway station can also be useful for visitors travelling by train, while accommodation farther from the centre can provide additional options for visitors travelling by car.

Because festival accommodation can become busy, visitors planning a full festival stay should check availability early.

Food & dining

Angoulême has a range of restaurants, cafés, bakeries and other food venues suitable for visitors between screenings.

The FFA also incorporates social and hospitality activities into its professional programme. Previous professional events have included gatherings in the gardens of the Mercure hotel and a cinema quiz accompanied by oysters from the Marennes-Oléron area.

Visitors attending several screenings in one day should consider the location of each cinema when planning meals, as the festival programme can move between different parts of the city.

The central area provides convenient choices for a meal before or after screenings.

Accessibility

Accessibility depends partly on the individual festival venue.

Because the FFA uses several cinemas and cultural locations, visitors with particular accessibility requirements should check the facilities available at the specific venue hosting their chosen screening.

The official programme identifies screening locations, allowing visitors to establish where an individual film or event is taking place before attending.

Further accessibility information for the 2027 edition should be confirmed directly through the festival’s official practical information and venue information.

Best screenings to attend

The FFA does not publish an official ranking of the best screenings.

For visitors interested in discovering new Francophone cinema, the main competition is an important part of the festival because it is directly connected with the Valois awards.

Avant-premieres are another significant option for audiences who want to discover films before their broader release. The festival’s archive shows that films presented at Angoulême have included works that subsequently achieved major recognition and audiences.

Visitors interested in meeting filmmakers and actors can also look for screenings accompanied by film teams, red-carpet appearances and masterclasses once the 2027 programme is released.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2026 edition awarded the Valois de diamant to Gustave Kervern’s Voilà, c’est fini.

The Valois du public went to Hanaël El Yousfi’s Les Filles d’Abraham, while Khalil Cherti’s Ce qui nous mène à toi received the Valois des Étudiant.e.s Francophones. Julien Gaspar-Oliveri received the Valois de la mise en scène for La Frappe.

Other 2026 awards included the Valois de l’actrice for Monia Chokri, the Valois de l’acteur for Diego Murgia, the Valois de la musique de film for Rafiki Fariala and Lillo Morealle, and the Valois du scénario for Khalil Cherti and Simon Sierna.

The 2025 edition awarded the Valois de diamant to Nathan Ambrosioni’s Les Enfants vont bien, while Muganga – Celui qui soigne received both the public and Francophone student awards.

The festival’s historical archive also highlights earlier films such as Papicha, Hippocrate, Les garçons et Guillaume, à table ! and Boîte noire, illustrating the importance of the festival’s competition and discovery role.

Official tickets & accreditation

The official Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême website is the appropriate source for 2027 ticketing, accreditation and programme information.

The festival’s established online system allows registered visitors to manage their access and reserve available screening places. The official reservation guide explains that passes can be connected to a personal account and that reserved tickets can be presented digitally or printed.

Professional visitors should follow the dedicated accreditation information provided by the festival rather than using ordinary public ticketing when the professional registration period opens.

Official website: Festival du Film Francophone d’Angoulême (https://filmfrancophone.fr/fr)

General contact: +33 5 45 95 05 66
Email: contact@filmfrancophone.fr