Festival Premiers Plans D’Angers
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Premiers Plans d’Angers is an annual film festival in Angers, France, founded in 1989 and dedicated to **first European films**. It is notable as a major launchpad for emerging filmmakers and a significant cinephile event in France, with competitions for feature, short, animated, student, and screenplay-related works, plus retrospectives and industry activities.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+32 pts)
- 37 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Centre de Congrès Jean-Monnier
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1989
Venue
Centre de Congrès Jean-Monnier
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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