SMR13 International Independent Film Festival
The SMR13 International Independent Film Festival is an international film event dedicated to discovering and promoting independent cinema in all its forms.
Organized by the Association Française du Cinéma Indépendant (AFCI), the festival takes place in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, in the South of France, and brings together filmmakers, producers, actors, composers, technicians, and film enthusiasts who share a common goal: defending creative freedom.
Narrative films, documentaries, animated films, music videos, experimental works, and student productions make up a rich and eclectic selection open to all genres, cultures, and artistic sensibilities.
SMR13 celebrates bold, creative, and independent filmmaking, regardless of budget, nationality, or experience. Every selected film benefits from a theatrical screening and a genuine opportunity to engage with audiences and industry professionals.
Beyond the competition itself, the festival is a place for exchange, networking, and discovery, where filmmakers can showcase their work under professional screening conditions and connect with the international independent film community.
Selected films compete for the prestigious "Moulin d'Or" Awards, the festival's emblematic trophies recognizing excellence in directing, screenwriting, acting, cinematography, editing, original score, and overall filmmaking achievement. An Audience Award is also presented by festival attendees.
Over the years, the festival has received the support and encouragement of numerous personalities from the French and international film industry, including John Carpenter, Francis Ford Coppola, Sean S. Cunningham, Patrice Leconte, Olivier Marchal, Gérard Krawczyk, Virginie Lemoine, and many other respected industry professionals.
**Captivating. Inspiring. Audacious.**
Welcome to the SMR13 International Independent Film Festival.
