SUBMIT YOUR WORK!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NETWORK! ✨ We are an IMDB-qualifying festival! ✨

We’re proud to build a cultural bridge between the United States, France, and other English- and French-speaking countries.

We celebrate outstanding storytelling from emerging and established filmmakers and actors alike. Our team curates with passion and creates a supportive and collaborative environment. We connect creators with distribution partners and give visibility to new talent. Agents and buyers eagerly anticipate our lineup each year.

Our festival champions access, visibility, and opportunity — and we’re just starting!

We welcome all types of films, including documentaries and educational content, as well as scripts. We’re especially excited to showcase hidden gems to top literary agents, including IAG (formerly APA).

This is a truly international platform, breaking language barriers to spotlight global voices, ideas, and visions.
🔹 Films screening in the U.S. must include English subtitles.
🔹 Films screening in France (starting in 2025) will require French subtitles.
🔹 High-resolution digital formats only.

We look forward to discovering your work and welcoming you into a dynamic and inclusive creative community built on artistic excellence, mutual respect, and meaningful collaboration.

🎞 HOW AND WHY WE STARTED: OUR MISSION
Every great endeavor starts with an idea. Ours was born in 2020 out of rich conversations between French-Americans, Francophile Americans, and filmmakers passionate about nurturing the special bond between France and the United States.

Film is a universal language — one that speaks from the heart and upholds values like liberty, equality, and fraternity. So we created this festival as an annual celebration of that deep connection.

France was America’s first ally during the War of Independence, and its cultural impact — from the Statue of Liberty to fashion, cuisine, and philosophy — has shaped American life. In return, the U.S. has stood beside France through major world events and remains one of its strongest allies.

The France USA International Film Festival highlights this mutual admiration by focusing on films from the U.S., France, and the French-speaking world.

We believe that films are visionary tools for education, justice, empathy, and love.
Our mission is to celebrate these storytellers, create networking opportunities, support distribution, and foster a community rooted in respect, kindness, and joy.

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SOUMETTEZ- NOUS VOTRE TRAVAIL !
INVITEZ VOS AMIS ET VOTRE RÉSEAU !
✨ Nous sommes un festival reconnu par IMDB ! ✨

Nous nous engageons à renforcer les liens culturels entre la France, les États-Unis et les pays du monde entier, qu’ils soient francophones ou anglophones.

Nous célébrons les récits puissants de cinéastes et d’acteurs, qu’ils soient émergents ou confirmés. Notre équipe sélectionne avec enthousiasme les projets et offre un environnement de soutien et de collaboration fort. Nous mettons en relation les créateurs avec des partenaires de distribution et offrons une visibilité accrue aux talents. Chaque année, agents et acheteurs attendent avec impatience notre sélection.

Notre festival met en avant des projets qui méritent d’être vus, entendus et célébrés, avec l’ambition d'aller toujours plus loin.

Nous acceptons tous les genres de films, y compris les documentaires, les projets éducatifs et les scénarios. Nous avons hâte de découvrir des perles rares à partager avec les agents littéraires tels que IAG (anciennement APA).

Le festival est une véritable plateforme internationale qui transcende les barrières linguistiques pour faire rayonner les voix et les idées du monde entier.
🔹 Pour les projections aux États-Unis, des sous-titres en anglais sont obligatoires.
🔹 Pour les projections en France (à partir de 2025), des sous-titres en français seront nécessaires.
🔹 Seuls les formats numériques en haute résolution sont acceptés.

Nous attendons vos projets avec impatience et espérons vous accueillir au sein d’une communauté artistique, bienveillante et inspirante.

🎥 POURQUOI ET COMMENT TOUT A COMMENCÉ : NOTRE MISSION
Chaque grande initiative commence par une idée. La nôtre a vu le jour en 2020, lors de discussions entre Français-Américains, Américains francophiles et professionnels du cinéma, tous animés par le désir de renforcer la relation franco-américaine.

Le cinéma est un langage universel, celui du cœur, qui défend des valeurs telles que la liberté, l’égalité et la fraternité. C’est pourquoi nous avons lancé ce festival pour célébrer ce lien unique chaque année.

La France a été le premier allié de l’Amérique lors de la guerre d’indépendance. Sa culture, de la Statue de la Liberté à la gastronomie, la philosophie ou la mode, a profondément influencé la société américaine. En retour, les États-Unis ont soutenu la France lors des grands conflits mondiaux et sont restés un allié fidèle.

Le Festival International du Film France USA met à l’honneur cette admiration mutuelle à travers des films venus de France, d’Amérique et du monde francophone.

Nous croyons que le cinéma est un outil puissant d’éducation, de justice, d’empathie et d’amour. Notre mission est de célébrer les talents, encourager les opportunités professionnelles, soutenir la diffusion des films et créer une atmosphère fondée sur le respect, l’enthousiasme et la passion du cinéma.

🏆 Trophies will be awarded to the winners in each category.
Our producers and partners have strong connections with international distributors. Short films submitted to the festival may be considered for packaged distribution opportunities, while feature films may be eligible for individual distribution negotiations. Industry professionals are watching—this is your chance to be seen.

All finalists, winners, official selections, and honorable mentions will be showcased on our official website, which will be promoted through our social media platforms and shared with our network of influencers.

Award categories include:
- Best Film
- Best Short
- Best Actress
- Best Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Screenplay
- Best Documentary
- Best Animation
- Best Experimental Film
- Best Horror/Thriller
- Best Comedy
- Best Student Film
- Best LGBTQIA+

Please read these rules and terms carefully before submitting your film.
By submitting your film to the France USA International Film Festival (France USA Int.), you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

1. Eligibility
France USA Int. accepts both feature-length films and shorts completed after February 1, 2019, regardless of content, subject, or country of origin.

2. Subtitles
- Films in languages other than English must include English subtitles when screened in the U.S.
- Films in languages other than French must include French subtitles when screened in France.
- We will inform you in advance if a DCP format is required for screening.

3. Submission & Selection
- Submitting your film does not guarantee selection.
- France USA Int. reserves the right to refuse any entry at its discretion.
- Films submitted in the wrong category or without the proper fee may be disqualified.
- Submission fees are non-refundable, including in the case of withdrawal.

4. Screening & Awards
- Once selected, filmmakers will be notified, and their film will be listed on our website under Official Selections.
- Official Selection status does not necessarily mean public screening; it reflects recognition by the jury.
- Selected films may be screened privately for the jury.
- All winning films will receive an award or certificate.
- Selected annual winners may be pitched to industry professionals or platforms such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, or others.

5. Equal Consideration
France USA Int. treats every filmmaker equally, with a commitment to inclusivity and artistic merit.

7. Terms & Modifications
France USA Int. may update these rules & terms at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review them periodically.

Overall Rating
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  • J & J Ranch Productions (Johnny & Jackie)

    One of the best festivals we’ve been too. Great people, great communication, & beautiful community of fellow filmmakers. If you enter any festival this year & travel to attend it, this is the one! 🎉

    March 2025
  • The France USA International Film Festival is renowned for its commitment to excellence, showcasing high-quality films that reflect diverse perspectives and artistic innovation. With a focus on precision in both production and storytelling, the festival upholds a standard of respect for filmmakers and audiences alike, creating an inspiring platform for cinematic artistry.

    March 2025
  • Kamran Mohammadi

    One of the best festivals in the world.
    Very strong and good team

    January 2025
  • Justin Edwards

    Fantastic film fest! Very communicative and energetic and excited to share in the joy of sharing the movies we all work so hard on. Thanks for being a role model fest for others to copy!

    December 2024
  • Sevenskies Distribution

    Thank you for supporting us and choosing our film. Professional festival and great team. I am sure you will qualify for the Oscar festival soon

    December 2024