The seventh annual French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF) is rolling out the red carpet for short-form storytelling. Set to take place May 16–17 at the Eden Hotel & Spa in Cannes, the boutique festival—which runs concurrently with the Festival de Cannes, has just revealed its official 2025 trailer and a dynamic lineup of global short films and content creators.
Co-founded by Nicole Goesseringer Muj and Gotham Chandna, FRFF has emerged as a vital celebration of short-form film, television, digital, and web content from around the world. Since its debut in 2019, the festival has spotlighted the diverse voices and cutting-edge formats reshaping the entertainment landscape. The announcement was made my Goesseringer Muj and festival partner Kate Elfata.
This year’s live screenings will be free and open to the public, taking place from 10 AM to 3 PM daily at the Eden Hotel & Spa (133 rue d’Antibes), followed by exclusive, invite-only VIP receptions and awards events at Bel-Air Fine Art Gallery and Eden Hotel.
Screening Highlights
- May 16 will showcase finalist shorts in the categories of AI, Micro Short, Student, Animation, Sci-Fi/Horror, and Comedy.
- May 17 features Documentary, Music Video, and Drama categories.
A special out-of-competition screening of The Hives’ new music video Enough Is Enough will also premiere on Day 2. The track, co-produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt and Mike D of the Beastie Boys, marks the first single off their latest album The Hives Forever Forever The Hives.
Finalist films from over 20 countries will compete for honors, including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Specialty Awards—to be announced at the official opening reception and closing gala. Watch the trailer below:
For audiences at home, the French Riviera Film Festival is also partnering with Entertainment Oxygen to present online screenings via the eoFlix platform, launching simultaneously on May 16 and 17. With its blend of art-house intimacy and international flair, FRFF continues to solidify its place as a premiere destination for creators and fans of short-form cinema.
The full list of finalists and honorable mention films is now live here.
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