Young audience

Because the cinephiles of tomorrow are today’s spectators, RECIF aims to engage young people in this cinematic adventure.

Through various initiatives, both during and outside school hours, we invite young audiences to develop their critical perspective on a Caledonian film and to express themselves by creating a short fiction film.

Imagining a script, telling a story through images, setting its rhythm with editing, incorporating personal sensitivity and perspective – this is the experience we offer them.

Young talents

Registration: From April 29 to October 1, 2025

Film submission*: No later than October 1, 2025

(Including other required materials listed below)

We invite you to consult the rules and conditions of participation for the RECIF festival (Emerging Directors, International Cinema, and Pacific Films) before submitting your film.

Eligibility:

The competition is open to fiction films (animated films accepted) produced in New Caledonia as part of :

a school program
a holiday camp
a specialized workshop offering audiovisual activities
individual projects created by participants under 20 years old as of the festival closing date (November 15, 2025)

Only one submission per group is allowed. The festival may contact the project leader or the institution regarding this rule.

Maximum film duration : 10 minutes
Theme of the competition : “Tradition and Modernity”

Original title * :

Year of production *:

The film must not have been produced before November 2023.

Only one submission per group is allowed per edition and type of competition.

Film duration * :

Pitch * : (Max. 500 characters, including spaces. This text will be used for public presentation ; do not provide a full summary.)

The film can’t have been submitted previously to the La Foa Film Festival.

School or other

Name * :

City * :

Education level (Primary, Middle School, High School, Other)* :

Professional mentor (if applicable) :

Executive producer (if applicable)

Last name :

First name :

Company :

Co-Production :

Project leader

Last name * :

First name * :

Phone * :

Email * :

Role :

City * :

The required format is HD MPEG4 H264.

Films must be submitted to the festival no later than September 8th via a WeTransfer, Dropbox, or OneDrive link.

Film download link :

Each film must be identified by the original title.

No films submitted after October 1, 2025, will be considered for the RECIF 2025 festival selection.

A 30 to 45-second excerpt is requested for promotion on the RECIF festival’s social media and those of its partners.

Each excerpt must be identified by the original title, followed by the word "excerpt".

Excerpt download link :

Submit two high-resolution photos taken from the film edit :(These must be in PDF, PNG, or JPEG format, and must not exceed 10 MB per file).

Registration will only be validated once all required materials are received.

The official selection for the RECIF 2025 festival will be announced by October 27, 2025.

If you wish to provide further details about your film or your registration :

DECLARATION & CONSENT
I certify that the above information is accurate.

I confirm that all minors appearing in the film have parental consent. The festival is not liable for any legal claims made by a film participant or legal representative.
I have read and accept the rules and conditions of participation for the RECIF 2025 festival.

IF MY FILM IS SELECTED :

I agree to its screening as part of the 2025 edition, from November 7 to December 15, 2025, in New Caledonia, without compensation, for public and school screenings.

I authorize the festival to use an excerpt of my film and two photos for non-commercial purposes.

I authorize the festival to share the main contact details from the registration form in case of a screening request from a professional or organization.

I authorize the festival to include my film in the RECIF Archive Fund. The film's production team will always be consulted before any screening outside of the first edition of RECIF.

Workshops to prepare for 1 2 3 film ! (From 13 years old)

Are you over 13 years old and want to learn how to make a short fiction film (under 3 minutes) within a limited time ?

Join one of the workshops offered in Noumea, co-led by two professionals: Rémi Péreira de Carvalho and Hélène Singer.

Participation is free but requires registration. Each session can accommodate 6 groups.

Registration opens for both workshops on April 29, 2025.

July Workshop

Registration deadline : June 28
Theory session : July 12 (1 PM – 5 PM) – Maison de la Parole
Filming day : July 19 (8 AM – 5 PM) – Château Hagen
Editing session : July 20 (8 AM – 12 PM) – Château Hagen
Debriefing session : July 26 (1 PM – 3 PM) – Maison de la Parole

August-September Workshop

Registration deadline : August 13
Theory session : August 27 (1 PM – 5 PM) – Maison de la Parole
Filming day : August 30 (8 AM – 5 PM) – Château Hagen
Editing session : August 31 (8 AM – 12 PM) – Château Hagen
Debriefing session : September 6 (1 PM – 3 PM) – Maison de la Parole

Your contact information

First name *

Last name *

Phone *

Email *

Age

City or residence * :

Are you a minor? If so, please provide your legal guardian’s contact information:

Guardian's first name *

Guardian's last name *

Phone *

Email *

Relationship to you *

Registering an already formed group? Check this box and fill the details for each participant : First name, Last name, Age, Phone, E-mail, Guardian’s contact if the participant is a minor.

Note : Your registration will only be confirmed once you receive an official email from RECIF.

No registrations submitted after the deadline will be accepted.

Equipment

Do you agree to use your personal phone for filming ? YesNo

Participation Agreement

I accept the conditions of participation for the workshops.

I agree to the possible screening of my film as part of the RECIF festival.
I acknowledge that my film may be archived by the RECIF festival and the Film Commission of South Province(with the main contact always being consulted before use).

If there is an external request for screening outside the RECIF festival, I authorize the festival organizers to share the main contact information provided during registration.

1 2 3 PITCH IT !

You’re under 26 and eager to embark on the adventure of making a fiction film ?

Take part in 1 2 3 PITCH IT !

Get support for writing and developing your project, along with guidance from a producer !

Registrations open : April 29, 2025

Preparation workshop : September 10, 2025 (optional but recommended)

Registration deadline & submission of materials : no later than October 23, 2025

Confirmation of participation : no later than October 31, 2025

Competition : Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the FOL / Kari Veo space (Noumea)

For more informations : tournages@province-sud.nc

We invite you to review the rules and participation conditions of the RECIF festival before registering.

Eligible projects for this competition must be :

fiction film projects planned to be produced in New Caledonia
led by an author or director residing in New Caledonia
the applicant must be under 26 years old by the festival’s closing date (November 15, 2025)
amateur projects are welcome

Not accepted :

projects already supported by a producer
projects previously submitted to the La Foa Film Festival

Project Submission

Proposed title *

Estimated duration *
(must not exceed 10 minutes)

Pitch *
(max. 400 characters, including spaces – this text will be used for public presentation, so it should not be a full summary.)

Note of Intent *

Is the participant the author or the director?

The authorThe director

Personal Information :

Last name *

First name *

City *

The winning project will receive:

A financial grant of 125 000 XPF for the author or director
Mentorship from a producer during the writing and development phase

If the short film project receives additional development support, the financial grant will be awarded to:

The authorThe director

No applications submitted after October 23, 2025, will be considered for the RECIF 2025 festival selection. Applications must be complete to be validated.

Competition participation confirmation will be sent by October 31, 2025.

I have read and accept the rules and conditions of participation for the RECIF 2025 festival.

CULTURAL ACTION DURING SCHOOL HOURS

Writing a film review on a new caledonian film

Target audience: New Caledonian secondary school students, from Grade 8

Objectives:

Develop analytical skills and critical thinking
Learn how to structure and present ideas in a journalistic style

Registrations opened on March 3, 2025

New registrations & inquiries: delphine.ollier@recif.nc

Deadline for submitting the review: July 17, 2025 (by email to the address above)

Winners announcement: August 4, 2025

Reward:
The four best reviews (two from middle school classes and two from high school classes) will win the chance to meet a member of the film’s team and/or the co-producer CANAL+ Calédonie to experience another journalistic technique: conducting an interview.

Selected New Caledonian film for this initiative

🎬 BEREZIINA
A New Caledonian short fiction film directed by Anthony Pedulla.
Cast: Zerbina Porareu, Alice Natoua, Pierre Poudewa, Simon Poani
Co-produced by CANAL+ Original | Duration: 19 min

Awards at the 2024 La Foa Film Festival:

Aline Marteaud-Da Silva Jury Prize
Best Actress Award for Zerbina Porareu
Short Film Agency Award

Synopsis:
Zerbina, known as Biina, is a young Kanak woman living in Noumea who is on the verge of fulfilling her dream: becoming a hip-hop dancer. She is rehearsing with her crew for an upcoming show where she is the main performer. However, her father, the clan chief, forces her to leave the city and go to the countryside during these crucial rehearsals. The Clan Council has planned a different future for her.
How will Zerbina navigate this clash of cultures, between her aspirations and her family’s expectations, between tradition and modernity ?

Resources Available for Registered Teachers

Access to the film

A film review writing guide from www.cinemaparlant.com

Background information on the film, including:

Director’s journey
Production company
Characters & locations
Director’s statement written before the film’s production

Two professional film reviews from Le Monde journalists, analyzing:

Moana (Vaiana): The Legend of the Sea (2016)
Moana 2 (Vaiana 2) (2024)

All necessary copyright permissions have been obtained to share these resources.

Acknowledgments:
We thank the Cultural Affairs Mission, the Government of New Caledonia, the Vice-Rectorate of New Caledonia, CANAL+ Calédonie, Wass’ap Prod, director Anthony Pedulla, the “Cinéma Parlant” association, and Le Monde for their support in this initiative.