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Paris, France
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Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Paris Play Film Festival
PARIS, France · Est. 2015 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
PARIS, France
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Le Balzac (in-person 2017-2019; later remote)
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
The Paris Play Film Festival is an international film festival based in Paris, created in 2016 and known for its selective, human-scale screenings of films from around the world. It is notable for presenting a broad mix of categories—including drama, documentary, animation, experimental, LGBTQ+, thriller/horror, music video, and student films—and for being recognized among FilmFreeway’s Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Fests in the World in December 2024. The festival’s significance lies in its long-running Paris screenings at prominent venues and its role as a showcase for both emerging and established filmmakers, with official selections and winners screened in Paris.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+65 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Le Balzac (in-person 2017-2019; later remote)
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (154 refs, 41 languages)
- 7 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
Le Balzac (in-person 2017-2019; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.8/ 5
Reviews
177
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- New 32Feb 2022
I really recommend this festival, if you are thinking of submitting. We had a fabulous experience and we really appreciate how well this festival is run, and how much respect they have for the process. We were truly so flattered to have been involved, and we will absolutely be submitting future projects to the Paris Play film festival. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.
- John BadalamentiMar 2022
Great Experience! Thank You for having our documentary Horse Heroes take part in your festival and for being awarded "Semi-Finalist".
- marco cucurniaMar 2022
I Love Paris! This Is a beautiful Festival!!! Marco
- Malcolm SolomonMar 2022
This was a wonderful event that everyone should experience.
- Alison StoverApr 2022
This is such a beautiful and unique festival. We are thrilled that we had the opportunity to be a part of it. We won a best actress award for our film The Four Walls of Charlotte Moreland and we are thrilled for this honor. I highly recommend this festival!
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