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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Municipality of Voh is not only renowned for its iconic “Heart,” but also for its Cultural Center, which serves as a hub for a wide range of socio-cultural activities. Among these are film screenings organized as part of the audiovisual festival, in partnership with RECIF.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Since 1981, Arc en Ciel Services has been providing passenger transportation services in New Caledonia. Present at every flight arrival at Tontouta International Airport, the company offers regular shuttle services to Nouméa as well as transfers throughout Grande Terre for individuals, businesses, public institutions and tourism professionals.
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 a long-standing supporter of the film industry for more than a century, BNP Paribas actively champions the creation of some of cinema’s finest works. From financing film productions to supporting film festivals and cinematic events, and inviting large audiences to movie theaters, the Group helps broaden access to the seventh art and shares its passion for cinema with as many people as possible.
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.
Opened in 1984 and located at the entrance to the village of Hienghène, the Goa Ma Bwarhat Cultural Centre invites visitors to discover the commune’s art and history through its exhibitions. It promotes the transmission of cultural knowledge between younger and older generations while showcasing both traditional and contemporary Kanak artistic heritage.
A public institution of New Caledonia, the Bernheim Library holds a central place in the territory’s cultural landscape and in the hearts of its people. Founded in 1907 through a donation from mining entrepreneur Lucien Bernheim, it is based in Nouméa and has two branch libraries in Poindimié and Pouembout, as well as a presence at the Médipôle hospital complex.
The “Théâtre de l’Île” is New Caledonia’s leading venue for the creation, production, and presentation of live performing arts. Open to all artistic expressions, it supports artists from New Caledonia and beyond, welcomes audiences of all backgrounds, and fosters meaningful encounters through a bold, accessible, and artistically ambitious programme.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
For more than 25 years, the Festival des Antipodes has been celebrating the cinemas of Australia and New Zealand in Saint-Tropez. Through screenings, filmmaker talks and exclusive previews, it invites audiences to discover the richness and diversity of the stories and perspectives brought to the screen by creators from these two great Pacific nations.
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.