BRIDGE OF PEACE
Independent International Film Festival
Bridge of Peace — First Live Edition in Paris
For the first time, the international film festival Bridge of Peace will be held offline in Paris, welcoming audiences to a physical cinema space.
After 8 successful online editions, the festival expands into a hybrid format, combining in-person screenings in Paris with an international online program.
Submissions are open until March 16.
When: 3 - 5 April 2026 (online)
14-17 April - Paris (in person)
What we focus on: war & aftermath, social justice, cultural dialogue, ecology, ethnography, sport, education and health.
What we accept: shorts, features, documentary, animation, experimental.
Special section: Kids & Family (films + animation).
Submit your film
Golden Dove of Peace
Bridge of Peace Festival Award
ALL WE NEED IS PEACE
Our mission is to build cultural diplomacy through cinema, supporting independent filmmakers and encouraging stories that matter.
We provide a space where emerging filmmakers can showcase their projects, access film rights opportunities, and connect with industry professionals from around the world.The
Bridge of Peace Festival is held twice a year and welcomes independent film submissions, from documentaries and shorts to feature films and animation.
Through our screenings and networking opportunities, we aim to strengthen the bridge between socially conscious cinema and a global audience.
Festival partners:
Centre Paris Anim’ Annie Fratellini
Take One Academy
BRIDGE OF PEACE film festival
78 Av. des Champs-Élysées office 326
Paris, 75008 - France. info@saubanfilm.com