Bleu Paris is an independent festival devoted to the emerging French and international film scene.
Every year, the festival brings together singular works around a single colour:
blue.
Not as an aesthetic constraint, but as an artistic territory.
An invisible thread.
A common language.
A clear artistic line
Bleu Paris champions:
- Short films (under 25 minutes)
- Bold storytelling
- Formal rigour
- A strong authorial vision
The colour blue must be at the heart of the film — narratively, symbolically or visually.
Blue becomes material, emotion, tension, silence, depth.
Two screening programmes
The festival unfolds in two parts:
OFF Selection – Blue Lab
A freer space, devoted to experimentation and singular proposals.
Official Selection – Competition
Demanding works, selected for their cinematic strength and artistic coherence.
An awards ceremony closes the evening.
A festival on a human scale
Bleu Paris favours:
- Dialogue between artists and audiences
- An intimate atmosphere
- Closeness with the directors
- A tightly curated programme
Every screening is designed as an experience.
A platform for emerging filmmakers
Bleu Paris supports filmmakers through:
- Showcasing their work
- Interviews and editorial content
- Networking
- Extended distribution through cultural partners
The festival is committed to lasting support for independent filmmaking.
An organisation run by volunteers
Bleu Paris is run entirely by a committed team of volunteers.
The festival exists thanks to:
- Collective energy
- The support of its audience
- The commitment of artists
Blue as a manifesto
Bleu Paris did not choose its colour by chance.
Blue is:
- Infinity
- Melancholy
- Dreams
- The abyss
- Serenity
- Depth
It runs through cultures and imaginations.
It is a common ground.