French Riviera Film Festival

Overview

The 9th annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) will recognize and celebrate short-form content created for film, television, Web and all digital platforms. In the glamorous South of France setting, FRFF invites filmmakers from around the globe to participate in the two-day festival that includes screenings, awards ceremony, and closing gala party. FRFF will place the spotlight on the best short-form filmed content during the time period of the annual Festival de Cannes. A prestigious jury panel will select Best Drama Short, Best Comedy Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Animation Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Lifestyle Short, Best Fashion Short, Best Music Video, Best Female Filmmaker Award, Best Director Award, Best Actor Award, Best Actress Award, Best Activism Short, Best Micro Short Award, Best AI Award, Industry Excellence Award, and Lifetime Achievement Awards . Attendees and participants will include filmmakers, industry executives, celebrities, media, and influencers.

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  Fabulous event in the heart of Cannes!

• Filmmaker

  The French Riviera Film Festival was truly a wonderful experience and an absolute honor to be part of. I was incredibly grateful for the Official Selection and Special Mention recognition for my short film Believe In Love. Although I was unable to attend in person in Cannes, the festival team made me feel very included throughout the event. Following along through their beautiful social media updates, screenings, and festival coverage from the South of France was such a joy and made the experience feel very special even from afar. The festival showcases a diverse and talented international lineup of filmmakers and creates a classy, elegant, and supportive platform for independent cinema. Communication from the team was warm, professional, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. A heartfelt thank you to Nicole and the entire French Riviera Film Festival team for this beautiful opportunity and recognition. I would absolutely recommend this festival to filmmakers around the world!

• Filmmaker

  The French Riviera, Cannes, great films, paired with a wonderful group of creatives! Perfect. Thank you to all who made this possible.

• Filmmaker

  Wonderful organization and communication!! I was pretty disappointed not to be able to attend, but airfare prices at this time... :-( Thank you for selecting my animated short film, King Karno! I am honored to have won the award for Best Animation.

• Filmmaker

  A great experience for me! Very kind professional hosts and a way for me to meet like minded people. Thank you. E

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