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Festival In Focus: The American French Film Festival Chiefs Talk Comeback Edition & Ambitions To Be “A Gateway To The Oscars Race For French Films”
The American French Film Festival has long been considered the premiere U.S. event for launching French film and television content to American audiences and while last year’s edition was forced to cancel due to Hollywood’s dual strikes, this year the L.A.-based event is back and gearing up for what it expects to be one of its best editions yet.
Monte Cristo directors Alexandre de la Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte will also be in attendance along with actor Patrick Mille and composer Jérôme Rebotier. TAFFF’s educational program, which provides 3,000 high school students with the opportunity to attend a screening and discussion with filmmakers, also remains a hugely important piece of the festival puzzle (read more here). Ceclie Rap-Veber, President of the Franco-American Cultural Fund and CEO of SACEM, says that over the years, TAFFF has increasingly become “a gateway to the Oscars race for French films.”
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