This is after last year's success, with 750,000 films viewed in 189 countries and 25% growth in paid VOD.
The upcoming fourth edition will include a wealth of new films with new languages available, new partner platforms, screenings, and exclusive VOD options.
For a whole month, cinema lovers from the world over will be able to access online 10 feature films and 10 short films in 13 languages. This shortlist of first and second feature films released in France during the year is an opportunity for new directors to raise their profile internationally and also highlights the diversity of young French producers.
New Features of the 2014 Edition - The festival will be available both on myFrenchFilmFestival.com and on 20 partner platforms, including iTunes in 80 countries. - Shortlisted films will be screened in more than 1,000 venues around the world thanks to our partner SpectiCast and its network. - The films will also be put forward to 400 airlines through our partner Skeye and made available aboard flights. - Films will be available for free on MyFrenchFilmFestival.com and on partner platforms in Latin America, China, Poland, Russia and Turkey. - The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (restored version) will be available for free viewing in the whole world TBC on January 17, the first day of the festival.
4 prizes will be awarded at the end of the festival: The Jury Prize, headed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, with filmmakers from various countries. Lynne Ramsay (United Kingdom), Marco Bellocchio (Italy), Frédéric Fonteyne (Belgium) and Anurag Kashyap (India).
The International Press Prize, with a jury of 11 foreign journalists. The Public Prize, as per online votes by all viewers. The Social Networks Prize, selected by 100 cinema lovers who are influential on Facebook and Twitter. All premiered films will be available onboard Airfrance flights for a period of 6 months.