Road Movie Festival™ is a new international short film festival organized by the Auto Rétro Cinéma association in La Teste-de-Buch (Arcachon Bay, France). Its first edition will take place September 17-19, 2027.
The festival explores the road movie in its broadest sense: not simply a film set in a car, but any story where movement — physical or inner — drives the narrative. Adventure, self-discovery, crossing a landscape: the journey becomes the true dramatic engine of the film, regardless of the means of travel, or even its absence.
The official selection features 15 to 20 short films competing for the Grand Prix and official awards. The festival also offers out-of-competition sections (Animation Focus, Documentary Focus, Carte Blanche) as well as a Young Audience program for ages 6 and up.
The festival is supported by the City of La Teste-de-Buch, an official partner of this first edition.
The 2027 jury, currently being finalized, already includes Jean-Claude Lagniez (stuntman, 1997 Le Mans 24 Hours-winning driver), Laurent Chiomento (production manager), Elodie Percheron (casting director), and Tom Boudet (actor). Its chair will be announced in May 2027.
