Les Rimbaud du Cinéma

Hundreds of great films are created each year by talented and visionary filmmakers. They are made on tight budgets, without rosters of celebrity names, with no advance contracts for distribution and no guarantee of monetary reward. These films have impressive content, not impressive labels. The trouble is: once the festival season passes most of these films fade away for lack of distribution. They become “invisible.” We at Les Rimbaud du Cinema are independent filmmakers, too. We know the daunting challenges of funding film production and of working without a financial “safety net.” We celebrate and value the visions, the hard work, the commitment of independent filmmakers. This is why we established Les Rimbaud du Cinema. The poet Arthur Rimbaud forever changed the landscape of poetry. During his life he rejected living within the confines of polite society. His creative voice and private life was free from societal constraints. Les Rimbaud du Cinema honors the words of Rimbaud: “What can I say ? - in a terrible way I insist on worshipping free freedom.” We invite independent films from all countries. Les Rimbaud has two goals. First, we want your film to be visible to the world. We have assembled the “Les Rimbaud Jury” composed of professionals drawn from the world of culture and counter-culture — literature , music, architecture, dance, sculpture, etc.— who share our love of independent cinema. Also, your film will be available for viewing by film buffs around the world who are registered members of “The Archipelago of Les Rimbaud du Cinema” who will vote for their favorite films. This audience of viewers forms our “Public Jury.” Second: The Les Rimbaud du Cinema awards have been established to recognize excellence in independent cinematic achievements. The winning films will be awarded at our gala awards ceremony at the close of the festival. We hope these awards will serve not only to honor your work and commitment, but will serve as a celebration to energize the audiences of the world to seek beyond the commercial "popcorn cinema" they find in their local megaplexes. Winning films may be screened in our partner cinemas in France and internationally. (What with Covid we will all need to take a wait-and-see.) In the event that two films are tied in the same category each one will be awarded a Rimbaud. * WE ARE AN IMDb QUALIFIED FESTIVAL *