Grandiose, featuring Daniel Njo Lobé as Yvan, Nico’s father, has been selected for the French Competition at the Series Mania Festival, where it will celebrate its world premiere from March 20 to 27, 2026. Directed by Elsa Bennet and Jean-Baptiste Pouilloux and produced by Habanita Federation, the series follows six teenagers at La Ruche, a boarding school dedicated to eating disorder recovery, where shared fragility gradually evolves into powerful, unbreakable bonds. @mgmtoperandi...

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Chosen to shine in the French Competition at the Series Mania Festival, Grandiose will unveil its world premiere between March 20 and 27, 2026. Elevated by the subtle and precise visual touch of cinematographer Adrien Bertolle, the series is helmed by Elsa Bennet and Jean-Baptiste Pouilloux, and produced by Habanita Federation. Set within La Ruche, a boarding school devoted to helping young people navigate eating disorders, the story traces the intertwined journeys of six teenagers whose vulnerabilities become the foundation for powerful, unshakeable connections. @mgmtoperandi...

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L’Été 36, captured through the lens of cinematographer Virginie Saint-Martin, SBC, is set to make its world premiere as part of the French Competition at Series Mania Festival, running from March 20 to 27. Directed by Frédéric Garson and produced by Quad Drama, the series unfolds in a radiant Nice during the summer of 1936, as the introduction of paid holidays draws working-class families to the Riviera, quietly disrupting the long-standing order of the elite. Against this backdrop of social shift, four women from vastly different worlds find their paths colliding around a murder at the lavish Hotel Riviera, a......

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Check out the trailer for the feature film Compostelle, shot by cinematographer Vincent Gallot, AFC. Directed by Yann Samuell and produced by Eveya Productions and Page Films, the film follows two strangers brought together on the pilgrimage of Saint Jacques de Compostelle, where a fragile bond slowly forms as they confront their past and inner struggles. The cast includes Alexandra Lamy, Julien Le Berre, Mélanie Doutey, Eric Metayer, Cyril Gueï, Malik Amraoui and Maëlle Vidou. @mgmtoperandi...

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We are honored to highlight that the short film Two People Exchanging Saliva, beautifully shot by cinematographer Alexandra De Saint Blanquat, has won the Oscar for Live Action Short Film at the 2026 Academy Awards. Directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata and produced by Misia Films, the film unfolds in a strange dystopian world where a simple kiss is considered a crime punishable by death, and where everyday interactions are sealed not with affection but with a slap. At the center of the story is Angine, a disillusioned woman who becomes fascinated with a salesgirl in a department store.......

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Two People Exchanging Saliva, lensed by cinematographer Alexandra De Saint Blanquat, has been nominated in the Live Action Short Film category at the 2026 Academy Awards. Directed by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata and produced by Misia Films, the film takes place in a strange dystopian world where a kiss is considered a crime punishable by death and where everyday exchanges are sealed with a slap instead of affection. The story centers on Angine, a disenchanted woman who becomes fascinated by a salesgirl in a department store. As their secret bond intensifies, suspicion begins to grow around them, pushing their......

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Now available on Netflix, the feature film Banlieusards 3 is brought to life through the lens of cinematographer Colin Wandersman. Directed by Kery James and Leïla Sy and produced by Les Films Velvet and Srab Films, the final chapter of the trilogy follows the Traoré brothers as they navigate grief and confront the consequences of their past, facing one last chance to redefine their path. The film stars Kery James, Jammeh Diangana and Bakary Diombera. @mgmtoperandi...

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