French Film Festival
All Access French Film Festival passes are now on sale!
Stay tuned for programming information about the 26th New Orleans French Film Festival, one of the longest-running foreign language festivals in the country, happening March 9-13, 2023!
Interested in sponsoring the 26th New Orleans French Film Festival this March 9-13, 2023? Email katherine@neworleansfilmsociety.org.
Read about the 25th New Orleans French Film Festival!
The 25th New Orleans French Film Festival showcased excellence in contemporary and classic francophone Cinema between March 11-17, 2022 at the historic Prytania Theatre. Download a PDF of the festival brochure here.
The 25th festival paid homage to the legendary Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski and his Francophone magnum opus: Trois couleurs (Three Colors Trilogy), and brought together 16 narrative and 3 documentary features alongside 4 short films, all French-language with English subtitles, from Belgium, Canada, Chad, France, French Guiana, Peru, Poland, Switzerland, and the USA.
We also honored Ellen Jester Johnson. A staunch supporter of film, Ellen served as the public relations manager for the New Orleans Film Festival in the early years of the organization–– and later, as a board member of the New Orleans Film Society. She was named Board President in 2007.
Particularly fond of independent cinema and fashion documentaries, Ellen believed sitting in a dark theater watching a good movie was a potion that could cure almost anything. She was a regular fixture at both the New Orleans Film Festival and the French Film Festival, and we proudly dedicate the 2022 New Orleans French Film Festival to her memory.
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At the level of:
- Director’s Circle receive four All Access Passes
- Scene Stealer, Producer’s Circle and Executive Producer’s Circle receive two All Access Passes
- Moviegoer and Take Two enjoy great discounts on passes, tickets, and merchandise!
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TICKETS
In-Person Screening Ticket –– NOFS Members $13 | General $16
Virtual Cinema Screening Ticket –– NOFS Members $9 | General $11
PASSES
Purchase using the buy links and read on for more details.
View 2023 French Film Festival pass sales.
All Access Pass
NOFS Members $80 I General $95
- Admission to all in-person screenings with priority access to the theater March 9-13
- Admission to all Virtual Cinema screenings March 9-13
- Invitation to the Festival Patron Party (details to come)
- Festival program brochure mailed to your address if purchased before February 14 (please make sure to include your address in your Eventive account)
For your convenience, All Access pass holders will no longer book in-person tickets in advance. Each pass will include a QR code to scan for priority entry. Please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the screening, as any open seats will be released at that time.
You can pick up your All Access Pass at the FFF Box Office on site during the following dates:
March 9-11 | Prytania Theatre
March 12-13 | Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
The FFF Box Office will open 1 hour before the first screening of the day and close 30 minutes after the last one begins.
Pass Pick Up will also be available at the Festival Patron Party, date + time TBD.
Virtual Cinema Pass
Pricing information coming soon!
- Admission to all Virtual Cinema screenings March 9-13*
* Geo-restrictions may apply, and some films will not screen in the Virtual Cinema at the request of the filmmaker.
Student + Teacher Pass
General $35
- Admission to all in-person screenings March 9-13
- Admission to all Virtual Cinema screenings March 9-13
Please email a copy of your valid student or teacher ID to info@neworleansfilmsociety.org to receive a code to purchase your pass.
The complete 2023 French Film Festival lineup and schedule will be announced on February 9, 2023.
Please note that some films play only in-person and will not be available in the Virtual Cinema. Screening information will be available on individual film pages.
The 2023 French Film Festival will take place at the Prytania Theatre and the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place. Read below for information about both venues.
THE PRYTANIA THEATRE
LOCATION & PARKING
The Prytania Theatre is located in the Uptown neighborhood at 5339 Prytania St, New Orleans.
Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. There is street bicycle parking throughout the neighborhood. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)
FACILITIES
Please note: The Prytania Theatre is a historic theater that may present challenges to festival attendees using mobility devices. We apologize for these challenges and will have trained staff available for assistance.
The entrance to the Prytania Theatre is partially covered. There are two steps to the front door with two 60-inch doorways and pull door handles. Inside, there are multiple steps up and down to arrive at the theater doors with 36-inch doorways and pull door handles. Trained festival staff can escort attendees through an alternative entrance with a level approach to a theater door with a 40-inch doorway and pull door handles.
The theater seating is in two sections: a sloping floor section and a balcony, accessible by a lobby staircase with 18 steps. There are at least two accessible seating options in the floor section. These options have a slightly ramped approach and 48-inch width and 48-inch depth. There are companion seats adjacent to these accessible seats.
The permanent chairs are 18 inches wide. The back extends 24 inches from the seat which sits 15 inches from the ground. The armrests are stationary. Alternative chairs without armrests are available upon request.
RESTROOMS
There are two public restrooms with 30.5-inch wide doors which do not meet ADA requirements. One has urinals and stalls, and the other only stalls. There are no private restrooms available.
AMENITIES
The Prytania Theatre sells concessions (including alcoholic beverages) available for festival attendees to purchase.
ACCESSIBILITY
Depending on the program, closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices will be available by request (with a photo ID). Films with closed captions will be noted in the online Film Guide.
Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by emailing info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.
THE PRYTANIA THEATRES AT CANAL PLACE
LOCATION & PARKING
The Prytania Theatres at Canal Place are located in the French Quarter at 333 Canal St 3rd Floor, New Orleans, in the Canal Place Shopping Center.
Discounted parking is available with a French Film Festival ticket or pass: $4 for 4 hours in the Premium Parking P400 (Canal Place Garage).
FFF ticket + pass holders parking in the P400 garage should not use the premium app or machine in the parking structure but should go directly to the Prytania Theatres with their license plate number and pay at the concession stand before the film. This must be done on arrival and is only valid for the P400 garage.
There is street bicycle parking in the area around the Canal Place building. (Bikes are not permitted in the venue.)
FACILITIES
The Canal Place shopping center is accessible to Festival attendees through multiple entrances on Canal Street, Iberville Street and through the P400 Parking Garage. There are both elevators and escalators to the third floor. The building entrances and the Theatres have ramps for those using mobility devices.
All Canal Place auditoriums have designated ADA seating, including multiple spaces for mobility devices and seats next to them.
RESTROOMS
There are two public restrooms on each side of the Theatres. One has urinals and stalls, and the other only stalls. There are no private restrooms available within the Theatres but are available to patrons in the Canal Place food court on the same floor.
AMENITIES
The Prytania Theatres at Canal Place sell concessions (including alcoholic beverages) available for festival attendees to purchase.
ACCESSIBILITY
Depending on the program, closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices will be available by request (with a photo ID).
Please click here for more information about Festival accessibility or request accommodation by emailing info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.
Interested in sponsoring the 26th New Orleans French Film Festival this March 9-13, 2023?
Email katherine@neworleansfilmsociety.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS + PARTNERS!
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We appreciate your interest in joining our volunteer team for the 2023 French Film Festival taking place from Thursday, March 9, through Monday, March 13, at both the Prytania Theatre’s Uptown and downtown locations.
This festival would not happen without the dedication and hard work of each and every volunteer. Thank you!
Click here to sign up. We will reach out to confirm you volunteer spot and provide you with details and a specific schedule.
Please note: In order to maintain a safe environment and provide an in-person festival experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, we require all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated and strongly encourage up to date booster shots. Thank you for understanding.
CONTACT
If you have any questions that are not addressed here, please feel free to contact us at volunteer@neworleansfilmsociety.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Venue Volunteers
-This position requires excellent customer service skills and knowledge of the festival
-Scan patron’s tickets at the entrance to the Theater, monitor and track attendance, plus line management
-Checking sound levels and visual quality from inside the theater
-Keep venues clean and looking great
-Other venue operations duties as needed
Patron Party Volunteers
-Help with the setup and break down of the patron party (may require heavy lifting)
– Check passes as patrons enter
– Serve food and beverages, keeping areas stocked and organized
– Keep party space clean and looking great
– Other duties as needed
BENEFITS
Virtual + In-Person Film Vouchers
o Choice of (1) awarded after each shift.
Vintage Merchandise
o Choice of (1) awarded after 12 volunteer hours
NOFS Membership
o Moviegoer Membership awarded after 20+ volunteer hours *if you’ve volunteered with us at NOFF 2021, you can combine these hours!*
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please join us in embracing our community guidelines at all Festival events by:
- Acknowledging with gratitude the land we occupy as the colonized Indigenous space known first as Bulbancha
- Sustaining authentic relationships with our neighbors, especially the Afro-descendent communities that continually shape New Orleans
- Including people equitably of every race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, ability, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, age, physical appearance, language, citizenship, and socioeconomic status
- Protecting each other’s health amidst an ongoing global pandemic
- Treating others with dignity and respect, especially Festival volunteers and staff implementing Festival policies and procedures
- Enjoying alcohol and other refreshments responsibly and mindfully
We will not permit:
- Disruptive behavior of any kind that interferes with Festival events
- Use of personal electronics during Festival screenings, especially cell phones and unauthorized recording devices
- Non-compliance with the direction of Festival staff and volunteers regarding Festival policies and procedures
- Verbal or physical harassment, including abusive language and gestures, threats, cursing, or sexual language directed at others
- Any form of discrimination or harassment, including, but not limited to, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, sexism, or body shaming
- Using firearms or other dangerous weapons in Festival spaces to intimidate or harm volunteers, staff, or attendees
By purchasing a ticket or entering Festival event spaces, you agree to join us in this Code of Conduct. If you are found to be in violation of these agreements, you may be removed from events by a designated staff member. If you witness or experience a violation of these agreements, we encourage you to report the incident anonymously via this form or by email at info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.
By entering Festival event spaces, you consent to photography and recording (audio and video) and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by NOFS and its affiliates and representatives.
The French Film Festival is dedicated to equitable access to our programming.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
All foreign-language films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.
The festival can arrange for American Sign Language interpreters by request at no cost to festival attendees. We ask that you please make this request at least two weeks in advance of the screening.
CAPTIONING & AMPLIFICATION
Assistive Listening Devices, which amplify program sound through headphones or hearing aids, are available by request (with a photo ID) at both Prytania Theatre venues.
Some programs are equipped with Descriptive Audio Tracks that provide narration through Assistive Listening Devices.
PHYSICAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Both Prytania Theatre locations are accessible to attendees using mobility devices and accessible (ADA) seating is available. Please visit the Venues tab for location specific information.
Working service animals, such as guide dogs, are welcome to accompany festival attendees. We are unable to accommodate pets or emotional support animals.
QUESTIONS & REQUESTS
To request accommodation for specific festival events, including discounted companion tickets, please email us at info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.
For more information about particular programs, feedback about ways we can improve our offerings, or questions about services not described, please email info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Have questions? Our team is available from 10 AM – 6 PM CST Monday through Friday via:
- Live chat by clicking the teal “Contact Us” envelope icon in the bottom right corner of our website
- Email at info@neworleansfilmsociety.org
- Phone at (504) 309-6633