Festival Chorégraphique International de Blois (8)

Festival start: 03 July 2027      Festival end: 05 July 2027

The 8th edition of the International Choreographic Festival of Blois will take place in Blois, France, in July 2027.

The Festival is dedicated to bringing the art of dance to France's Loire Valley region while making it accessible to a wider audience. Through performances, dance film screenings, masterclasses, creative workshops, and community outreach events, the Festival celebrates dance in all its forms and fosters meaningful connections between artists and the public.

For the 2027 edition, the Festival will present three film screening programs, each approximately one hour long, at Cinéma Les Lobis, located in the heart of Blois. We are currently seeking:

- Short films of up to 25 minutes in length.
- One feature-length dance film or documentary of approximately 60 minutes.

The Festival showcases choreography created for the camera, dance documentaries, and films in which movement plays a central role. We welcome submissions from filmmakers, choreographers, and artists whose work explores dance, physical expression, and movement in innovative and engaging ways.

We encourage all dance- and movement-related films to apply.

Selected filmmakers will be eligible for the following awards:

- Audience Choice Award
- Jury Award

All officially selected films will receive the Festival's "Official Selection 2027" laurel.

The winners will also receive an additional award laurel, either the Audience Choice Award or the Jury Award.

All laurels will be sent to the selected filmmakers by email following the conclusion of the Festival.

- Max running time for short-films : 25 minutes

- Max running time for full evening film/documentary : 1 hour

- Applicants must hold all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for the use of all individuals, music, images, and other copyrighted or third-party materials included in the film

- Selection for the Festival does not include any financial contribution, screening fee, travel reimbursement, or accommodation from the Festival

- Selected filmmakers are welcome to attend the Festival at their own expense. Subject to scheduling and availability, a Q&A session with the audience may be organized following the screening of their film.

- By submitting a film, applicants grant the International Choreographic Festival of Blois the non-exclusive right to use excerpts, still images, and related promotional materials for Festival publicity, including on its website and social media channels.

- If selected, applicants agree to comply with all Festival deadlines for submitting required materials, including high-resolution images, a synopsis, director and artist biographies, and any other requested promotional content.