New York Residency Program Villa Albertine and Unifrance Unveil 11th Young French Cinema Selection

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• Popular on Variety “We are pleased to support the younger generations of French talent by offering them visibility across the United States while supporting American arthouse theaters and cultural institutions’ programming,” said Villa Albertine and Unifrance in a joint statement.
• They added, “This initiative fosters a meaningful exchange with American audiences, providing them with a compelling perspective on contemporary issues.” Founded in 1949 and based in Paris, Unifrance has offices in the U. S., China, and Japan; brings together over 1,000 professionals in the French film and TV field, including producers, artists, talent agents and sales companies.
• Villa Albertine, an institution of the French Embassy in the U. S., was created to fast-track collaborations between French and US-based organizations through customized residencies, immersive networking experiences, grants and connections to audiences.
• As part of the collaboration with Villa Albertine, Unifrance oversees film bookings, institutional partnerships and logistics for visiting filmmakers.