After a first successful edition held in Soorts-Hossegor in August 2025, the Dream Landes festival enters a new phase of its development and becomes Rêve en Court, now based in Paris. Conceived as a film festival dedicated to short films and filmmakers under the age of 30, Rêve en Court asserts a clear editorial vision: to spotlight a bold, committed and inventive new generation of cinematic voices.

At the heart of the festival’s mission are theatrical screenings, direct encounters with filmmakers, and meaningful dialogue around the works, through screenings followed by discussions and exchanges. Rêve en Court positions itself as a space for visibility, reflection and transmission, where the short film is championed as a free, demanding and essential format for the renewal of contemporary cinema.

Awards & Prizes

National Competition
• Grand Prize (Nuage – Festival Trophy)
• Best Acting Award (all genres combined)
• Best Directing Award
• Best Cinematography Award
• Best Original Screenplay Award

Awards presented by a jury of industry professionals.

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International Competition
• International Prize (Nuage – Festival Trophy)

Award presented by a jury of industry professionals.
The Audience Award is granted among the films in this competition.

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Student Competition
• Best Student Film Award (Nuage – Festival Trophy)

Award presented by a jury, based on audience votes.

Rules & Terms

GENERAL REGULATIONS – REVE EN COURT FILM FESTIVAL

Rêve en Court is a short film festival dedicated to emerging talents, organized by the Dream Landes association.
The second edition will take place from September 18 to 20, 2026, in Paris.

Eligibility Conditions
• Fiction, documentary or experimental short films with a maximum duration of 15 minutes, credits included.
• Films produced after October 1, 2024.
• Films submitted by the right holders (producer, director, distributor, school, etc.).
• Advertising or industrial films are not accepted.
• Films previously submitted to past editions of the festival are not eligible.

Competitions

Three competitions are open:
• National Competition
• International Competition
• Student Competition

A film may be submitted to only one competition.

Submissions
• Submissions via Festhome.
• Deadlines:
• July 15, 2026 (standard deadline)
• August 15, 2026 (late deadline)
• Student films must provide official certification from their educational institution.

Selection & Commitments
• Any selected film may not be withdrawn from the festival program.
• Rights holders guarantee that they hold all necessary rights related to the film (images, music, performers, etc.).

Formats & Screenings
• DCP required, unencrypted, no KDM.
• Subtitling requirements:
• French-language films: English subtitles mandatory (SRT file, not burned-in)
• Non-French-language films: English subtitles mandatory, French subtitles recommended
• Submitted materials may be archived for heritage purposes.

Screening Rights & Usage
• The festival is granted authorization for:
• Public screenings during the festival,
• Use of excerpts for communication and promotional purposes (maximum 10% or 3 minutes),
• Non-commercial cultural archiving and consultation.

Invitations
• Selected directors are invited to attend the festival.
• Travel, accommodation and meals are not covered by the festival.

Applicable Law
• These regulations are governed by French law.
• Any dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the courts competent for the association’s registered office.