Industry
Talent Village
FOR FIRST FEATURE FILM PROJECT
TALENT VILLAGE
The Talent Village will return for its 9th edition, taking place within the Industry Village from December 12 to 15, 2026.
Originally designed for film schools, the Talent Village has become a key incubator for emerging European filmmakers making the leap to feature films. Each year, the program brings together eight promising directors for an immersive five-day journey at the heart of the festival — a space dedicated to creativity, collaboration, and international networking.
Focusing on the evolving landscape of the global film industry, the Talent Village combines tailored workshops, one-on-one meetings, and mentorship sessions to help participants refine both their artistic vision and strategic approach. The program culminates in the presentation of their feature projects at the Coproduction Village.
There is no open call for the Talent Village directors. The team is scouting directors profiles by watching short films all year-round from film school programs and film festivals.
For more information, please get in touch : industry@lesarcsff.com
CONTACT
Nina Benoit
Talent Village Coordinator
nbenoit@lesarcsff.com
Lison Hervé
Industry Village Manager
lherve@lesarcsff.com
Jérémy Zelnik
Head of Industry
