15 September 2020
It is with a peculiar background that the Festival du cinéma international en Abitibi-Témiscamingue is delighted to unveil some elements of the 39th syllabus. Throughout the week of the event, be assured that everyone will respect all the sanitary measures in place and we can assure you that the audience has a rendez-vous with all the original intentions of the Festival; quality cinéma, premieres, memorable encounters and a warm welcome.
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13 August 2020
Rouyn-Noranda, August 13th 2020 – At the Festival du cinéma international en Abitibi-Temiscamingue, we are proud to confirm the happening of our 39th edition. With the present context, the event will take place with projections within the theatre, from October 31st to November 5th 2020, accordingly to our original concept: film projections for the audience and the artists. There will be some changes.
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19 June 2020
The three co-founders of the International Film Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Jacques Matte, Guy Parent and Louis Dallaire, were deeply moved to learn just recently that the Université du Québec, under the auspices of the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), was awarding them an honorary doctorate this year.
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7 November 2019
On October 31, the closing ceremony of the 38th International Film Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue took place.
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11 October 2019
For the 38th year, the International Film Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue is very proud to be adding cinematographic works from everywhere to its official program. An impressive selection of short, medium and feature films will be presented during the 6 days of this great film festival.
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30 September 2019
The International Film Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue announces two new additions to its 2019 programming-- major works in French cinema, presented by two rising stars.
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30 September 2019
Each year, the selection of films that will take part in the program is a long-term process. Each and every film is viewed religiously and evaluated so that only the very best is chosen. Several regional filmmakers form part of the 2019 programming; here is a preview of their works.
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26 August 2019
Last August 22, the first press conference of the 38th Festival du cinéma international en Abitibi-Témiscamingue was held. There was the revealing of the poster, the opening film, the closing film, a special screening and the guest of the brunch-conference.
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14 January 2019
In its ongoing mission to offer its festival-goers the best in cinematography from here and elsewhere, and to allow filmmakers to reach the best public in the world, the Abitibi-Témiscamingue International Film Festival is opening the submission period for its 38th edition.
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2 November 2018
LE GRAND PRIX HYDRO-QUÉBEC (HYDRO-QUÉBEC GRAND PRIX) was awarded by the public to WOMAN AT WAR, by Director Benedikt Erlingsson.
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1 November 2018
DÉRIVE, directed by Quebec filmmaker, David Uloth, screened yesterday and completely charmed the audience at the Abitibi-Témiscamingue International Film Festival with its harsh and very moving story.
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30 October 2018
“We can truly say we’ve seen it all!” - Gilles Gendron, faithful festival-goer
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