PARTNERS

In the challenging economic context that New Caledonia is facing, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our public and private partners.

By supporting the first edition of the RECIF festival, you are demonstrating the essential role that culture plays in our society – both for those who create it and for those who experience and share it.

Thanks to you, RECIF hopes to foster artistic exchanges and inspire the creativity of emerging filmmakers, both in New Caledonia and across the Pacific.

We sincerely thank you for your trust and support.

The National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image, under the authority of the Minister of Culture, is responsible for designing and implementing the State’s policy in the fields of cinema and other moving image arts and industries, including audiovisual media, video, and multimedia such as video games. It provides support in particular to film festivals.

Created in 1985, the Fund for Economic, Social and Cultural Cooperation for the Pacific, known as the “Pacific Fund,” is France’s main instrument for regional cooperation in the Pacific. Financed through appropriations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it supports the regional integration of New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna.

Since 2018, the Fund for the Development of Community Life (in France : FDVA) has supported associations governed by the Law of July 1, 1901. Its goal is to promote their development through three main areas : overall funding of the association’s activities, the implementation of new and innovative projects, and the training of volunteers.

The Mission for Cultural Affairs was established in 1989. As both a department of the High Commission of the Republic and a decentralized service of the Ministry of Culture and Communication, it supports projects across all areas of intervention of the Ministry: heritage, creation, knowledge transmission, arts and cultural education, and territorial action.

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the leading scientific and technical organization in the Pacific, proudly supporting regional development since 1947. As an international development organization, SPC serves as a shared institution for its 27 member states and territories, which oversee its governance.

The Australian Consulate-General in Noumea is Australia’s official diplomatic mission in New Caledonia. It represents Australia’s interests in New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna, and also engages with the Pacific Community (SPC). Through its public diplomacy program, the Consulate-General is pleased to support the inclusion of Australian films in the inaugural RECIF Festival.

The Consulate General of New Zealand in Nouméa represents New Zealand’s interests in New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna. Through its support for the RECIF Festival, it reaffirms its commitment to creativity, diversity, and emerging voices from the Oceanian world. This partnership reflects its desire to contribute to a more connected, inclusive, and resilient region.

The Government of New Caledonia reaffirms its commitment to the audiovisual sector, which is seen not only as a creative outlet but also as a source of employment. Each year, through the Audiovisual and Film Fund that supports local projects, project leaders breathe new life into the sector and showcase New Caledonia through its strengths, cultural richness, and dynamism.

The South Province supports the audiovisual and film industry through its Film Office. It provides free logistical and technical services to sector professionals in the implementation of their projects. In New Caledonia, it is the primary point of contact for local, national, and international film production companies.

In the Northern Province, the Directorate for Human Development and Identities supports culture and cultural outreach initiatives. The Goa ma Bwarhat Cultural Centre in Hienghène and the Pomémie Cultural Centre in Koohnê work alongside the provincial administration to offer a diverse cultural program, particularly in surrounding municipalities and local tribes.

Located in Wé, in the commune of Lifou, the provincial administration of the Loyalty Islands is also represented in Maré and Ouvéa. Its Department of Culture supports the development of artistic, cultural, and creative practices, promotes the professionalization of the arts sector, and highlights its cultural heritage.

The Department of Culture, Heritage and Outreach is responsible for implementing Noumea’s cultural development policies, in close collaboration with other municipal services as well as institutional and community partners across the country.

The Department of Educational and Community Life implements the city’s cultural, educational, sports, and community-related policies. It supports the creation and dissemination of performing and visual arts by promoting its initiatives and facilities: Dumbé’Art, Micro-Folie, Neighborhood Houses, Big Up Spot. All these actions are carried out in collaboration with the local community network.

The Department of Animation and Prevention Services of Mont-Dore is notably responsible for implementing the city’s cultural policy and organizing cultural and festive events. To fulfill this mission, it operates facilities such as its cultural center, which hosts numerous shows and film screenings each year.

The City of Païta fosters intercultural and intergenerational exchanges and gatherings through its sociocultural center, the Dock, which opened in 2001. It supports the promotion of films, shows, and concerts, as well as artistic initiation, making books and information and communication technologies accessible to all.

Established in 1993 in the center of the village, the Boulouparis Library (Bi Bou) is equipped with a screening room, Le Petit Ciné, which programs films for both young audiences and adults.
Very active with local schools, the library offers educational and artistic workshops, competitions, and exhibitions. It also takes part in film-related events across the region and the territory.

The municipality of Thio is implementing a program of socio-educational initiatives for families and young people, led by its media library and cultural center. Each month, the “Soirées du Rond-Point” provide a cultural and artistic gathering. Thio also supports the promotion of local know-how and heritage through markets, product fairs, and guided tours.

Ouvea – Iaai showcases and shares its know-how and wealth each year through the Lagoon Festival and the Taro Festival. The municipality is also preparing for the future by supporting and hosting educational and artistic projects within the island’s schools, in collaboration with the inter-school group and with the support of its media library.

In 2025, Nouvelle-Calédonie la 1ère will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Part of the France Télévisions group, NC la 1ère includes a television channel, a radio station, and a robust digital platform through its website www.la1ere.nc and its Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and now TikTok accounts. NC la 1ère is the most widely consulted media outlet in New Caledonia.

For over 20 years, CANAL+ CALEDONIE has been committed to producing local content to support creativity in the Pacific and promote its talented filmmakers. It has co-produced numerous documentaries, animated series, and short fiction films. These original creations are also broadcast on PACIFIC+ and CANAL+ channels.

For over 11 years, Caledonia has championed a television of closeness, authenticity, and sharing. Through news broadcasts, magazines, and documentaries, it highlights social bonds, differences, and mutual understanding—true to its slogan, “the TV that brings us closer”—while remaining open to the world as well as to the reality of New Caledonia.

New Caledonia Tourism is New Caledonia’s international tourism promotion agency. Founded in 2001, NCT has offices in Australia, France and New Zealand. Its main mission is to increase visitor numbers and to raise the awareness of the archipelago under the “New Caledonia, Pacific heart” brand.

Aircalin, New Caledonia’s international airline, connects the archipelago to the world with a modern and responsible fleet. As a key economic player, it supports tourism, trade, and enables New Caledonians to travel, while also promoting Caledonian culture internationally.

Like the Groupama Group, which has supported French cinema for 35 years (Gan Foundation for Cinema), Groupama Pacifique has been supporting the promotion of New Caledonian cinema for 18 years. Culture brings comfort, inspiration, and hope. It unites people and fosters cohesion — values of closeness and solidarity that have defined our Group for over a century.

As the leading producer of renewable energy, manager of the transmission grid, and distribution concessionaire in 25 municipalities, Enercal is central to New Caledonia’s electricity network. The national company supports the territory’s economic development and energy transition. RECIF will benefit from Enercal’s solar trailer.

SACENC is an organization that manages the collection and distribution of copyright royalties, thus supporting local, regional, and international creators. It reflects the Pacific’s diversity, with over 1,400 members from New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and French Polynesia.

A key cultural destination, the Tjibaou Cultural Centre is dedicated to Kanak and Oceanian arts and cultures. Designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, it hosts both local and international artists, houses the largest collection of Oceanian contemporary art, and features a vast resource and documentation center on the Pacific.

Inaugurated in 2002 as the second cultural center of the Northern Province, the Pomémie Provincial Cultural Center is located in the commune of Koohnê (Koné). It offers exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, cultural residencies, and concerts. Its scope of activity covers the entire northwestern coast of New Caledonia.

Founded in 1912 during the silent, black-and-white film era, this New Caledonian family-owned business has continually evolved alongside technological advancements. Today, Ciné City offers a wide selection of films, from commercial blockbusters to arthouse cinema, along with shows and operas, and regularly hosts festivals.

Located in Dumbéa, Origin Cinema is a committed multiplex combining culture, ecology, and technology. With 14 screens, an exhibition space, and the Origin Café, it offers a vibrant, inclusive venue dedicated to youth, respect for life, and the fight against violence.

The Rex Noumea, a socio-cultural venue dedicated to young people, aims to provide a space for expression, creativity, and sharing. For over 15 years, it has helped young New Caledonians develop their artistic practices, sometimes even to a professional level. RECIF aligns with our mission of cultural openness and societal reflection.

A true cultural venue in the village of La Foa, the Jean-Pierre Jeunet Cinema offers a regular, mainstream program. It has supported New Caledonian cinema by showcasing its many short films. Its name comes from the filmmaker’s visit in 1999, during the very first La Foa Film Festival.

The City of Bourail is relying on its cultural policy to promote community living through a program of activities for young people and families, events, and the enhancement of its heritage. It draws on the commitment of local associations it supports, such as Animation Bou Rhaï Cultures (ABC), which notably organizes evenings at the Paul K. Dupré cinema.

Since 2008, the association Le Chapitô has been traveling across New Caledonia to offer a high-quality and affordable program of performances and screenings for as many people as possible. It contributes to the professional development of emerging local artists, and puts its traveling structure and team of professionals at the service of the country’s residents and artists — so that art may resonate, voices may be heard, and connections may be woven.

FOL NC promotes access to culture, education, and holidays for all. Centered around values of sharing, equality, and diversity, this organization brings together around forty associations in the fields of culture, education, sports, citizenship, the environment, social affairs, inclusion, health, and disability.

An independent and specialized bookstore, Calédo Livres offers a wide selection of New Caledonian and Oceanian books, as well as rare and old (Pacific) publications. It regularly hosts meetings and talks with local authors. By supporting and promoting New Caledonian (and more broadly Oceanian) literature, Calédo Livres aims to contribute to the development and influence of the culture of the country and the Pacific region.

Empreintes – Art & Culture at Médipôle is an initiative by the Government of New Caledonia, also supported by the Cultural Affairs Office. Its goal is to integrate art and culture into the hospital environment, offering access to various art forms for the well-being of patients and all users of the facility.

Since 2016, the association Cinéma d’ici et d’ailleurs has been selecting international auteur films (presented in their original versions) and promoting New Caledonian cinema by screening local short fiction films or music videos as opening acts. Film discussions and the regular participation of local filmmakers help foster dialogue and exchange.

The association Jeunes et Toiles is dedicated to media literacy and organizing cinema-related events. It created the festival La Première Séance in 2009 with support from the City of Noumea, and organizes stop-motion workshops as well as an educational studio project called La Petite Fabrique de Films.

The Caledonian Association of Fiction Producers supports the development and distribution of New Caledonian fiction cinema. It notably handles subtitling and promotion of a program screened in French Alliances throughout the region during the New Caledonia Film Festival. The Fiction Collection is updated annually.

Created in 2004, the FIFO (International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival) aims to highlight Oceania and make it visible through documentary films. Its ambition is to carry the voices of the peoples and cultures of Oceania beyond its shores, to make them heard both within the region and on the global media stage. It seeks to promote Oceanian cinema and filmmakers on screens around the world.

Film Fiji is the film commission of the Republic of Fiji. It is responsible for promoting and developing the audio-visual sector in the country. The commission particularly encourages training and development activities to strengthen the skills of local crews and expand the network of film service providers.

The Rochefort Pacifique – Cinema & Literature Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. Each year, it features documentaries, fiction films, literary works, and artistic productions from the Pacific and Oceania. This year, Guam was in the spotlight, thanks to a collaboration with the Guam International Film Festival.

AJUCA (Association of Overseas Youth for Cinema and Audiovisual Media) aims to promote and support cinema and audiovisual arts in the French overseas territories. It serves students and professionals from these territories working in the field, and organizes events and productions to foster exchange, dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and creativity.

Created in 1999, the La Foa Film Festival encouraged New Caledonians to produce short fiction films, sparking the development of cinema in New Caledonia. Over 26 years, the festival has showcased more than 500 international films, welcomed 739 short films and 178 local music videos in competition. RECIF is honored to carry on this legacy.