National School Film Festival in Lyon Winner Announcement: Artus,Actor-Director,Fetes New Talents with Prize Giving Ceremony
Lending a Caesar-esque touch to the youth: The jury of the National School Film Festival, led by actor and director Artus, will present their awards on Tuesday, June 3rd in Lyon, amidst a ceremony blending students and movie industry titans. "It's the young ones who are rejuvenating the silver screen," Artus, admired by the teenage spectators since his blockbuster hit, "A Little Extra," declared with heartfelt gratitude.
"I'm thrilled to be here, surrounded by all these young guns with captivating projects," the comedian expressed before handing out the first prize, in the Pathé cinema's grand auditorium. Scenario Prize, High School, and College Grand Prizes, plus unique awards such as Feel Good Prize and Imagination Prize. A grand total of 10 awards for 31 selected films, narrowed down from 300 submissions.
"Absolutely love this raw energy!"
"We pull the finest productions at the national level from educational institutions," Festivals director Sylvain Loscos shared during the fifth installment of this distinctive national event.
Once a teacher, now a film coach, scriptwriter, and director, Sylvain's objective is to emphasize the exceptional quality of films crafted by students, primarily from colleges and high schools. "In the National Education system, there's an abundance of film analyses. I really wanted to focus on the practical element," Sylvain underscored.
"Empowered citizens of tomorrow"
"Their medium of expression today is the image," he emphasized, and "our aim is to nurture them," even in an era when technology has become incredibly accessible – a mobile phone, some editing software. With an understanding of the filmmaking process, youngsters become "active, involved citizens standing up to the image."
Actor and director Patrick Mille, fresh from his portrayal in "The Count of Monte Cristo," joined a star-studded jury, sharing the stage with actors Anne Azoulay, Thomas Silberstein, directors Gabriel Julien-Laferrière, and writer Marcus Malte. "I found it intriguing that it took place at the Institut Lumière," the cinematheque nestled on the grounds of the Lumière brothers, pioneers of cinema, noted Patrick Mille, who also took part in a Q&A session with high school students and film enthusiasts.
By his side, you'll find director Rodolphe Marconi. "I simply adore the freshness of the novice. What kids and teenagers create is unplanned, and I love that," he told the crowd.
Festival Enrichment:
- Awards: Film festivals often grant monetary prizes for winning entries in various categories (short films, documentaries, narratives) and offer grants, funding, or special mentions to support winners[2].
- Jury: Juries for film festivals are usually composed of industry experts, including directors, producers, and critics, who judge submissions based on storytelling, creativity, technical quality, and educational value[5].
"The energy at this festival is truly inspiring, as it showcases the outstanding filmmaking skills of students in various colleges and high schools, transforming them into 'Empowered citizens of tomorrow.'"
"Moreover, the fusion of culture, movies-and-tv, and entertainment is evident here, as it provides a platform for young filmmakers to express their creativity and imagination through the 'Image', nurturing them in a world where technology is increasingly accessible."
