From October 1st, the Residence will re-open its doors to welcome the 6 directors selected for session 37: Machérie EKWA (Congo), Elena LOPEZ RIERA (Spain), Marian MATHIAS (USA), George SIKHARULIDZE (Georgia), Carla SIMON (Spain) and Tommaso USBERTI (Italy). Machérie EKWA will be the first representative from the Congo to participate in the program.
Focus WiP 2026: the 5 short films in post-productionEvery year, the Focus WiP (Work-in-Progress) presents short films in production or post-production to the key players of the short film industry – distributors, programmers, producers, institution & fund representatives, industry platforms and buyers. Discover the five projects chosen for the 2026 Edition of the Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry.
Interview: Tawfeek Barhom, Palme d’or – Short Film 2025While we await the announcement of the 2026 short film selection, we sit down with Tawfeek Barhom, winner of the 2025 Palme d’or – Short Film, who reflects on the...