Fidé - International Festival of Emergent Documentary
Emerging or unverified festival
FIDÉ (Fidé - International Festival of Emergent Documentary) is a Paris-area festival dedicated to emerging documentary work, especially films made by students and other filmmakers in training. It is notable as the first festival in France entirely focused on international student documentary, and it serves as a discovery platform for new voices through a non-competitive program and professional encounters. It showcases documentary, documentary-oriented, audio, multimedia, and some animated works created during studies, and it is significant in the festival circuit for helping young filmmakers find visibility outside the usual distribution and festival pathways.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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