Presentation
Discovering the filmmakers of tomorrow is the goal of the Poitiers Film Festival’s International Selection.
Chosen from among 1 500 entries from film schools throughout the world, the selected films showcase the talent of their authors and stand out for their diversity, originality, sensitivity, maturity, audacity, and modernity.
The International Selection presents 7 programs of short films including works of fiction, animation, and documentaries. Several prizes are awarded by juries made up of professionals, festivalgoers, sponsors, and partners at the closing ceremony. Filmmakers are invited to meet with the audience after screenings.
Selection Committee
The selection committee is led by Camille Sanz, the festival’s General Delegate.
Agathe Arnaud, Head of Publishing at Festival Format Court and short film outreach specialist
Giulia Conte, programmer
Julien Proust, Head of Young Audiences Cinema at TAP, in charge of the festival’s film education program
Laura Pertuy, film journalist (Trois Couleurs, Arte), translator, and programmer
Leila Adham, Associate Professor of Performing Arts and dramaturg
Léo Ortuno, film journalist (Arte, Ciné+, Bande à Part, Sofilm) and programmer (Critics’ Week)
Thibaut Bracq, programmer, consultant, and professional development advisor
Also contributing in 2026:
Clémence Hadfield, Cinema Management and Programming Assistant at TAP
Agathe Barillot, programming assistant
Axel Bougouin, outreach assistant
Loona Noué, coordination assistant
Pauline Agisson, programming and coordination assistant