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Saturday, September 26 (9:30 AM–6 PM)

Workshop with the Gciné association
Make a film in G8 hours!

Alone, with friends, or as a family, come take up the challenge! This fun, creative workshop is open to everyone aged 12 and up, and is organized in partnership with the Gciné association. Cast your line on the closing night of the Festival, with an awards ceremony revealing who gets the prize!

  • Saturday, September 26: Meet at 9:30 AM at the Cinéma Voltaire for the “Make a film in G8 hours” workshop!
  • Sunday, October 4: Awards ceremony and screening of the winning films. See you at the Cinéma Voltaire!

 

Saturday, October 3 (10 AM–12 PM)

Workshop with Alexandre Noyer
Make your own animated film!

From age 6, discover the magic of pinscreen animation on an astonishing screen of pins. Invent your own images in light and shadow, create your mini-film, and animate it yourself.

A fun workshop using a unique film technique, invented in the 1930s by Alexandre Alexeïeff and Claire Parker.

  • Registration: https://www.billetweb.fr/atelier-ecrans-d-epingles

Saturday, September 26 (10 AM–12 PM)

Workshop with Aurélien Desclauzeaux
Free-style dance

Come move, dance, and share a moment of energy! Discover street dances celebrating freedom — inspired by Krump, as well as Roma dances and West African Gumboot dance — in a workshop open to all, exploring rhythm, body percussion, and the joy of movement.

Meet on Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM to 12 PM, at the Médiathèque Le Châtelard.

A festive, welcoming moment to enjoy with family or friends!

Sunday, October 4 (6 PM–8 PM)

Workshop with Aurélien Desclauzeaux
Discover dabke dance

Traditional Palestinian dance, a symbol of solidarity, unity, and cultural resistance.

Discover dabke alongside choreographer Mohanad Smama (Gaza). A traditional Palestinian dance, a symbol of solidarity, unity, and cultural resistance, this workshop invites you to explore movement, energy, and the spirit of togetherness through contemporary dance.

The location will be announced later, depending on the weather, on our website and social media.

Join the Cultures & Cinémas association to take part. For more information: orga@festival5continents.org

Sunday, October 4 at 4 PM

Carte blanche and Masterclass: Olivier Peyon

A renowned and skilled filmmaker, Olivier Peyon, president of the Festival des 5 Continents jury, opens up about his career and his outlook on contemporary cinema. Through his films, his cinematic experiences, and his perspective as a director — as much as a writer — he’ll share his vision of filmmaking, discuss encounters that have shaped him, and reflect on his craft. He’ll also touch on his role this year presiding over the youth jury.

A rare opportunity to discover the world of a passionate filmmaker, understand the ins and outs of his craft, and hear him share his way of thinking, recounting, and bringing stories to life on screen.

📍 Sunday, October 4 at 4 PM, Cinéma Voltaire.

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