Specializing in children’s films and young audiences (3-17), the Carrousel International du film de Rimouski is currently accepting submissions.
The 40th edition of the Carrousel International du film de Rimouski will be taking place from March 2nd to 5th, 2023.
School screenings and educational events: March 6 - 24, 2023
The Carrousel international du film de Rimouski's mission is to promote the development of young people through moving images as an art form, educational tool and expression medium. Through its activities and events, it awakens audiences, encourages openness to the world and stimulates creation.
The prizes are awarded by international and canadian juries made up of kids and teenagers, as well as canadian professionnals of the cinema industry.
• Best short film, YOUTH category - Awarded by a local jury made up of young people aged from 8 to 12, supervised by an adult.
• Best short film, TEENAGER category - Awarded by a jury made up of young people aged from 13 to 17, supervised by an adult.
• Best School Short - Awarded by scripting residents of the current edition.
• André-Melançon Grant - Awarded by canadian professionnals of the cinema industry
André-Melançon Grant
The André-Mélançon grant reward the best Quebec short film directed by an emerging filmmaker. With this award, the Carrousel wants to support the career of a young Quebec filmmaker and encourage the creation of youth cinema.