FRENCH IN MOTION

About Us

French In Motion is a New-York based not-for-profit organization, created in May 2016, that reunites Franco-American professionals in movie, TV and new media industries. All occupations in creation, production, distribution are represented : screenwriters, directors, producers, crews, set and costume designers, post-prod teams, distributors, broadcasters, institutionals, etc…

DEVELOP

Support international projects initiated by or including French talents, and encourage American participation. Help projects take form by providing information on differences in methodology, laws and economic contexts of the different countries. (Monthly meetings and workshops in New York, centered on guest speakers and case studies)

CONNECT

Build bridges between professionals in France and North America. Maintain a resource on both sides of the Atlantic that enables contact and exchange (we develop partnerships with festivals and professional markets. We launch call for scripts and present best scenarios and projects to decision makers)

PROMOTE

Promote the skills of French creative and technical talents among American professionals. Show how the blend of specific contributions from both countries can result in new, original and authentic works.

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NEWS

FILM WEEK – Official Selection

21 Jul 2017

Four international projects initiated in France and selected by French In Motion will participate to the IFP Film Week Sept. 17-21, 2017 in Brooklyn

FILM WEEK – Official Pre-selection by French in Motion

15 Jun 2017

We are proud to announce our pre-selection for the New York Film Week 2017.

NATHAN SILVER – An American Shooting in Paris

02 Jun 2017

Filming in France may be a dream for American auteur moviemakers, and if you ask New York-based director Nathan Silver, it’s an experience that lives up to its myth.

FROM BOOK TO SCREEN – How to adapt a story into a movie or a tv series?

15 May 2017

Discussion with Deborah Kauffmann, VP of Literary Affairs at Legendary Entertainment, and Benoit Cohen, Director (Nos enfants chéris, Tu seras un homme)

IFP FILM WEEK 2017 – CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

20 Apr 2017

Following the success of our partnership with IFP, initiated during last year’s Independent Film Week in New York, French In Motion is repeating its call for international projects, written in English: films, TV series, documentaries, and digital series, for participation in the upcoming edition of Film Week, held from September 17 - 21 2017 in NYC.

THE MAN WOMAN CASE – DIGITAL SERIES

19 Apr 2017

The digital series THE MAN WOMAN CASE selected last September by French In Motion to the IFP Film Week is now online on Studio 4.

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Become A Member

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Why become a member

Members are part of a private network who can share and exchange about opportunities, job offers, specific issues concerning their projects and shootings, get introduced to market players on both sides of the Atlantic.
They have access to the premium part of the website, including the Studio FIM (itws and workshops with key players), and also the members’ database and job offers.
Members enjoy monthly meetings and workshops centered on guest speakers and case studies.
They receive invitations or reduced admissions into selective industry events.
They can also enjoy guidance and assistance to find partners for their projects, either through calls for projects or customized counseling.
They can have their work promoted through the website.

Admission Requirements

Membership to French In Motion is restricted to professionals who have a significant experience in the film, television or digital media, in an occupation ranging from creation, production to distribution and broadcasting. Members must show a strong interest into developing and facilitating international collaborations. Applications need to be submitted through the registration form, along with the on-line payment of your level membership. Though you will not be charged until you have been accepted (admissions’ jury sits every month).

Donations

French In Motion is a not-for-profit organization. Though backed in its actions by Unifrance and the Cultural services of the French Embassy, it receives no public fundings. Through our actions, we help French professionals grow their influence on the international market. And we do also help American professionals get access to new markets, ideas, and business opportunities. If you wish to donate, please contact contact@frenchinmotion.org