The American French Film Festival
Also known as: COLCOA French Film Festival, COLCOA, TAFFF
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The festival, formerly called COLCOA French Film Festival, presents new French films and television series in Los Angeles, with competitions for cinema, television, documentaries and short films. It was created in 1997 by the Franco-American Cultural Fund, a partnership of the Directors Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, SACEM and the Writers Guild of America West. The selection consists mainly of premieres, often shown before the French release or a US distribution deal.
Screenings take place at the Directors Guild of America theater complex on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, alongside panels and workshops for film professionals and school screenings for high school students. The 30th edition runs from 3 to 8 November 2026.
Country
United States (USA)
Categories
Documentary, Feature, Short, Television
Dates
3 November 2026 — 8 November 2026
Awards and prizes
Awards are given in four competitions. Cinema: Audience Award, Critics Award, First Film Award and American Students Award. Television: TV Movie Award, Audience Series Award and Jury Series Award. Documentaries: Documentary Award. Short films: Short Film Award.
Contacts
- theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org
- contact@theamericanfrenchfilmfestival.org — General inquiries