You may submit your film to the 48th edition of Cinéma du réel (21 – 28 march 2026):
PLEASE BE AWARE:
- Films submitted must have been completed after 14 January 2025.
- Only films never screened in France (French premieres) are eligible for the International Selection, that is films that have never been screened publicly in France, broadcast on French television or broadcast on the internet on websites accessible from France.
- Only French films never screened anywhere (World premieres) are eligible for the French Selection, that is films never screened publicly, broadcast on television or broadcast on the internet anywhere in the world
HERE ARE THE DEADLINES:
- Films completed between 15 January and 31 July 2025: Online submission duly completed and viewing material to be sent by 30 September 2025
- Films completed after 31 July 2025: Online submission duly completed and viewing material to be sent by 3 November 2025
- Films still under completion on 3 November 2025: Online submission duly completed by 3 November 2025 and viewing material to be sent by 10 November 2025
New in 2026: the call for films will be closed after 1800 films have been received and on 3 November at the latest.
ENTRY FEES:
- The entry fee for a film at the festival is €10 until 30 September,
- €20 from 1 October to 20 October,
- and €50 from 21 October to 3 November.