Once again this year, CinéCréatis has renewed its partnership with Cinemed, the Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival. As part of this, the school’s second-year students were able to enjoy an immersive experience at the heart of this unmissable event, thanks to a programme specially designed for them. Through film screenings, meetings with industry professionals and cinematic discoveries, they were able to broaden their knowledge of cinema, sharpen their critical eye and deepen their understanding of careers in the audiovisual sector.
A programme to discover the richness of Mediterranean cinema
From 14 to 24 October 2026, the students enjoyed a dedicated programme comprising 25 screenings to discover and 16 recommended sessions. A varied programme allowed them to explore different forms of cinema, from previews to documentaries, including fantasy films, short film showcases and films in competition.
This diversity gave them the opportunity to discover unique cinematic styles, varied artistic worlds and contemporary perspectives on the world. In the cinema, the students were thus able to engage with works from various countries across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, whilst discovering the vitality of contemporary filmmaking.
The programme also gave them the chance to rediscover some of cinema’s great names and revisit major works, notably through a retrospective dedicated to the Italian director Vittorio De Sica.
Opportunities to engage with industry professionals
Beyond the screenings, the partnership with Cinemed places great emphasis on meetings and exchanges. Several events were organised for students to deepen their understanding of the films and discover the career paths of those who make cinema.
On 14 October, the special ‘Jeune Création’ evening was dedicated to the new generation of filmmakers. On 18 October, students were able to attend a discussion with Camélia Jordana, moderated by Karim Ghiyati, at the Musée Fabre.
Another highlight: on 21 October, a discussion on New Egyptian Cinema, moderated by Sandra Sayej of Aflamuna, provided an opportunity to explore the developments and prospects of this cinematic movement. These were invaluable opportunities to gain a better understanding of the challenges of creative work, to compare perspectives and to enrich their own artistic practice.
This immersion in the festival thus offers students a practical complement to their studies, bringing them into direct contact with the works, the artists and professionals in the sector.
CinéCréatis students honoured at the 48-hour film competition
On Tuesday evening, the awards ceremony for the 48-hour film competition, organised by the Moonstree Film association, also celebrated emerging talent. Two awards were presented to projects with which CinéCréatis is particularly proud to be associated.
Thibault Lopez, representing the school, presented the CinéCréatis award for Best Cinematography to the film *Javier & Kida*, directed by Alexandre Jeannin. The winner receives a day’s filming in the school’s studio – a wonderful opportunity to continue exploring filmmaking and make use of its professional equipment.
Another award recognised the work of a team of second-year Cinécréatis students, known as“48hmax”. Their short film, *A Small Detour*, directed by Dayven Lossouarn, won the award for Best Sound. The prize: a day’s mixing session at Saraband, which will allow the team to continue their sound work in a professional setting.
Synopsis: 11 October 2026. A man has finally decided to quit his job. It is 10.36 am and he is heading home, with nothing but a suitcase to his name. But today, he isn’t going to take his usual route. He’s going to take a little detour…
“We were already delighted to have been selected among the 15 films and to be able to attend the awards ceremony. It was brilliant to see our film on the big screen, and the whole team was proud of what we’d managed to achieve in 48 hours.
We won the award for Best Sound, which also recognised the work of the whole team – from the script to the cinematography and lighting – all of which served to enhance the sound. Personally, I was very pleased with this award, because we’d put a lot of work into that aspect of the film and were particularly proud of it.”
The Audience Award is also down to you! Voting is now open to award the Audience Award to the film of your choice! Discover, support and vote for “A Small Detour”.
Watch the film here – Voting closes on Monday 2 November 2026.
Workshops to explore careers in the film industry
Alongside the programme for second-year students, CinéCréatis has organised introductory film workshops for sixth-formers and students looking to change course. The aim: to enable them to discover careers in film and the audiovisual sector, whilst experiencing the various stages of film production.
The programme included a green-screen workshop to introduce participants to the possibilities offered by visual effects and film direction. Participants had the chance to get to grips with a camera, learn the basics of filming, experiment with lighting and sound, and understand the importance of these different elements in constructing a sequence.
The experience continued the following day with an introduction to post-production, to discover how images and sound take shape during editing. This hands-on approach provided a better understanding of how these professions complement one another and the skills required to carry out an audiovisual project.
Bringing cinema to life and inspiring careers
Through this renewed partnership, CinéCréatis reaffirms its commitment to helping people discover cinema in all its forms. For its students, Cinemed represents an opportunity to develop their knowledge of cinema, to meet key figures in a constantly evolving sector and to showcase their skills. For sixth-formers and those considering a career change, introductory work placements provide a practical first step towards careers in film and sound.
Combining artistic discovery, professional exchanges, awards and technical experimentation, the 2026 edition embodies a shared ambition: to instil a love of cinema, encourage curiosity and support the future talents of the audiovisual sector.