If you recently attended the 27th New Orleans French Film Festival, we would love to hear your feedback. Click here to complete the Audience Survey.


The 27th New Orleans French Film Festival, one of the longest-running foreign language festivals in the country, showcases excellence in contemporary and classic francophone cinema in-person between February 22-28, 2024, and in our Virtual Cinema from February 22-March 3, 2024. Click here to download the Festival Program.

The festival continues to broaden its definition of “French cinema” with inclusion of 14 features alongside 11 short films all prominently featuring francophone communities from around the world, in French with English subtitles. Films were produced in Belgium, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, and the USA.

This year we spotlight special screenings of two newly restored films, entirely in Cajun French, from Louisiana filmmaker Glen Pitre and a showcase of the work of Johanna Makabi, a filmmaker of Senegalese and Congolese heritage who is an artist-in-residence at Villa Albertine in Louisiana, a program created by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and supported by the French Ministry of Culture. 

Interested in sponsoring the French Film Festival in 2024? Email sarah@neworleansfilmsociety.org.

See pictures from #FFF2023 here!


2024 New Orleans French Film Festival Patron Party – February 21 from 6-9pm at Bar Marilou!

Pick up your All Access pass on Wednesday, February 21, and mingle with your fellow festival patrons and the NOFS staff as you enjoy drinks and lite bites, and kickoff seven-days of in-person French-focused films.

Location: Bar Marilou (544 Carondelet St, New Orleans)

The Patron Party is open to All Access Passholders only. Buy your pass today!

Sponsored by Maison de la Luz.


The New Orleans Film Society and its year-round programs like the New Orleans French Film Festival are supported by a Community Arts Grant made possible by the City of New Orleans as administered by Arts New Orleans; and supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Arts New Orleans.

Now is the perfect time to become a New Orleans Film Society member and SAVE!

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!

BECOME A MEMBER

TICKETS

In-Person Screening Ticket –– NOFS Members $13 | General $16

Virtual Cinema Screening Ticket –– NOFS Members $9 | General $11

Visit the Festival Lineup + Schedule to purchase tickets.

PASSES 

NOFS members must login to their NOFS accounts using the login button on the right below to receive their member discount of $20 on All Access and Film passes.

All Access passholders do not need to 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. Information on how to pick up your pass(es) will be communicated prior to the festival.

View 2024 French Film Festival pass sales.

Click on the individual film to purchase tickets. Click here to download the Festival Program.

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.

View the 2024 French Film Festival film guide.

The New Orleans Film Society partners with screening venues and event spaces across the city to bring you and celebrate the 2024 French Film Festival.

These venue descriptions can help you plan your visit.

Patrons may request accommodation at the 2024 New Orleans French Film Festival by completing this form or email questions to info@neworleansfilmsociety.org for more information about accessibility services offered. 

LOCATION & PARKING

Prytania Theatre Uptown is located in the Uptown neighborhood at 5339 Prytania St, New Orleans.

Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Accessible parking, including assisted arrival and departure, may be arranged by request. There is street bicycle parking throughout the neighborhood. Bikes are not permitted in the venue.

FACILITIES

Please note: Prytania Theatre Uptown 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 Prytania Theatre Uptown 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 NOFF 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. We are working on bathroom solutions for all patrons and invite your feedback to info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.

AMENITIES

Prytania Theatre Uptown sells food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) available for Festival attendees to purchase.

ACCESSIBILITY

Depending on the program, closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices may be available by request (with a photo ID). Films with closed captions will be noted in the online Film Guide. 

Patrons may request accommodation at the 2024 New Orleans French Film Festival by completing this form.

LOCATION & PARKING

Bar Marilou is located in the Warehouse District at 544 Carondelet St, New Orleans.

Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

FACILITIES

There is a level, exterior pathway to standard doors. The room is snug. 

RESTROOMS

There are several ADA-compliant restroom options. 

ACCESSIBILITY

Depending on the program, closed captioning and Assistive Listening Devices may be available by request (with a photo ID). Films with closed captions will be noted in the online Film Guide. 

Patrons may request accommodation at the 2024 New Orleans French Film Festival by completing this form.

The New Orleans French Film Festival is dedicated to equitable access to our programming. 

To request accommodation for specific Festival events, for more information about particular programs, or questions about services not described, please email info@neworleansfilmsociety.org.

CAPTIONING & AMPLIFICATION

All foreign-language films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.

Assistive Listening Devices, which amplify program sound through headphones or hearing aids, are available by request (with a photo ID) at the Prytania Theatre.

Some programs are equipped with Descriptive Audio Tracks that provide narration through Assistive Listening Devices.

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 with advance notice at no cost to you. Two weeks notice is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Please note: Prytania Theatre Uptown 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. See more information on 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.

​​We are pleased to offer 50% off companion tickets for those assisting other patrons with accessibility needs at in-person screenings. 

Please call 504-309-6633 or email: info@neworleansfilmsociety.org your name and the guest you’ll be assisting and you will receive a discount code to book tickets or passes online. 

QUESTIONS & REQUESTS

Should you need personal assistance, please contact us in advance of the festival via email or phone, or at the venue box office on site. 

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.

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS + PARTNERS!

 

 

Premiere Sponsors

Feature Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Media Partners

We appreciate your interest in volunteering for the 2024 New Orleans French Film Festival (in-person February 22-26)! This festival would not happen without the dedication and hard work of each and every volunteer. 

Check out the Volunteer Program breakdown below and see how you can join this stellar team of volunteers. To sign up, fill out our Interest Form and we’ll get in touch with you!

CONTACT

If you have any questions that are not addressed here, please feel free to contact us at volunteer@neworleansfilmsociety.org. 


OPPORTUNITIES

Venue Volunteers (Feb 22-26)

  • Scan patron’s tickets at the entrance to the Theater, monitor and track attendance, line management
  • Check sound levels and visual quality from inside the theater
  • Keep venues clean and looking great
  • Other venue operations duties as needed

Patron Party Volunteers (Feb 21)

  • 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

Each shift earns you a voucher that can be redeemed in the following ways:

  • 1 voucher = choice of Virtual + In-Person screening ticket
  • 2 vouchers = choice of Vintage Merchandise item
  • 3 vouchers = a year long Moviegoer Membership with NOFS
  • 5 vouchers = a year long Take Two Membership with NOFS

Sign up today using our 2024 FFF Volunteer Interest Form!

Welcome to the 2024 New Orleans French Film Festival. 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 by staying home when sick
  • 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 send an email to 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2024 New Orleans French Film Festival will feature in-person programming from February 22-26 and virtual programming from February 22-March 3.

For in-person screenings, please plan to arrive in time to be in your seat 15 minutes prior to showtime, or else your seat will be released. We will not issue refunds to ticket holders who arrive later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the film.

The 2024 French Film Festival will take place at the Prytania Theatre Uptown.  See the Venues tab for more information.

Use the Passes + Tickets tab to purchase

Passholders do not need to book tickets in advance. Passholders will show the QR code printed on their physical pass for entry into the theater.

We highly encourage individual ticket purchases to be made in advance as our physical screenings have limited capacity, and some Virtual Cinema screenings may have view capacity limitations. Physical tickets will not be provided. Simply show the ticket on your mobile device (our preference) or bring your personally printed copy to be scanned at entry.

Tickets are available online up until each physical screening begins. After that time, tickets will be available at the onsite Box Office, located at the venue entrance, by joining the Rush Line.

The Box Office will open one hour prior to the first screening and close one hour after the beginning of the last screening of the day. For the safety of our staff and guests, cash and checks will not be accepted. Please be prepared to pay with a debit or credit card, or Apple/Google Pay via smartphone.

If you are not going to use your purchased ticket, you can transfer it to a friend through Eventive using the email used for purchase.

If you can no longer attend and have purchased a pass or tickets, please consider your purchase a donation to the New Orleans Film Society. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue our year-round programs.

Passes and tickets are otherwise non-refundable. All sales are final.

YES! All customer payment information is submitted securely to our payment processor, Stripe, using the most stringent, PCI Level 1 compliant security protocols.  Eventive stores customer credit card details securely, and the festival staff does not have access to your credit card information. You may request that your payment information be unlinked from your account by choosing the “account settings” link at the upper right while logged in and viewing the New Orleans Film Society organization page.

Rush Lines will form in a designated location at the venue half an hour before the scheduled screening. Any available seats will be released on a first-come, first-served basis to those in line.

All Access Passholders will receive priority seating for the Rush Line.

YES! If you purchased the pass or ticket, you may transfer it to a friend using the email you used for purchase and logging into fff2024.eventive.org.

Transferring a pass or ticket:

Step 1 – Select My Passes or My Tickets from the top right menu. 

Step2: Click the gear to the right of SHOW BARCODE for the pass or ticket you wish to transfer.

Step 3: Select Transfer Pass or Transfer Ticket.

Step 4: Enter the email of the person you will be transferring the pass or ticket to.

At this time, the recipient will get an email prompting them to accept the pass or ticket. They will need to click the link in the email and accept the pass or ticket to complete the transfer.

Customer Service Availability

If you need assistance before the festival we are available via phone at 504-309-6633. 

Available Monday through Friday from 10 AM – 6 PM

If you need help after these hours, please email info@neworleansfilmsociety.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Members can email members@neworleansfilmsociety.org anytime!

Frequently Asked Questions

You can purchase individual tickets or an All Access Pass to screen films in the 2024 New Orleans French Film Festival Virtual Cinema between February 22 to March 3. 

All feature length films and shorts programs playing in the 2024 New Orleans French Film Festival Virtual Cinema will be available to watch anytime from February 22 at 7pm CST through midnight on March 3rd.

Films unlocked on March 3rd will still be granted a 48 hour watch period.

UNLOCK WINDOW: 7 days
WATCH WINDOW: 48 hours

When you unlock a virtual screening, you will have the “unlock window” duration to begin watching. Once they start watching (i.e., click “Play”), you will have the “watch window” duration to play the content. 

To purchase and or use tickets and/or passes, you will be required to create an account in Eventive. You will need to log in to this account to access your tickets, passes, and virtual films, so hold on this information! Tickets will be sent to the email address attached to your account.

When you purchase a ticket you will also receive a confirmation email that includes information about when your selected program will be available for viewing and a link to open it up. Click the “Watch Now” button or visit your festival page and click on the original listing for the program. 

If you’ve already ordered a ticket with your logged in account, you will have the option to “Watch Now” from the virtual screening page. If you are not logged in the button will read “Unlock Now”. Simply log-in using the pop-out or the button in the top right corner of the page and proceed to Menu.

You can connect your computer to your TV or another external monitor via HDMI cable.

Due to content protection restrictions, the Screen Mirroring feature on Smart TVs and other devices cannot be used. Many browsers built into Smart TVs and other devices will NOT allow protected content to play.

If you have an Apple TV, Fire TV or Roku device, you can use the dedicated Eventive apps for these platforms after booking your ticket online. If you have a Chromecast, you can cast to it from Chrome on your computer or Android phone. If Chromecasting, must have 3rd generation or later Chromecast stick.

Important note: Due to content protection restrictions, the Screen Mirroring feature cannot be used. Additionally, HDMI or other video dongles cannot be connected to your device. Instead, use AirPlay or our dedicated TV app to watch on your TV.

To Chromecast from a mobile Android device:

Make sure your mobile phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device. Tap the “Cast” icon in the lower right hand corner of the player. If no icon appears, this means casting is not supported on your device.

To Chromecast from computer:

Open the content in the Google Chrome browser. Click the “Cast” icon in the lower right hand corner of the player. If no icon appears, this means casting is not supported on your device.

To check the compatibility of your device, please click here.

Please click here for troubleshooting more detailed tech questions.

Content can be watched on PCs running Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, and Intel-based Macs running macOS 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari.

Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.

To watch on an iPhone or iPad, use Safari on iOS 11.2 or later.

To watch using an Android device, use Chrome on Android 6.0 or later.

Please click here for troubleshooting more detailed tech questions.

Selected films, Q&As and other programming will all include closed captions. All live events will have the automated closed caption feature turned on. 

Live Chat Support from Eventive and additional technical troubleshooting resources are available through Eventive by clicking “Need Help?” in the top right corner of your browser window. Or by visiting https://watch.eventive.org/help. This feature is monitored by Eventive technicians and available 9am-11:59pm CST 7 days a week, with limited support outside these hours as well. If you need to reach a member of the NOFS team, please see Customer Service Availability. 

HOW DO I ENABLE ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS? 

  1. Hover the cursor over the video you are currently watching to make the video controls visible.
  2. On the bottom right, click on the sprocket icon.
  3. Click on the subtitles button and select English to enable on-screen captions. Click on Audio Track and select Audio Description to enable Audio Descriptions.

Note: If a film is in a language other than English and has subtitles burned into the image, you do not have to enable subtitles or captions. 

We are aiming to have every film supported with captions and encouraging filmmakers to create audio descriptions.

INTERNET SPEEDS

For any device, you will need a robust and reliable internet connection. Check your internet speed by running a speed test. The minimum recommended bandwidth for streaming is 5 Mbps download speed. For 1080p quality we recommend a minimum of 8 Mbps download speed. 

PASS – Think of it as a virtual badge. You will use it to unlock virtual programs before and during the festival.  

LIVE STREAM PROGRAM – For our purposes, a Live Stream event will include those that happen at a specific time and occur live (Q&A, Panel Discussions, Round Tables) and/or are the recorded versions of live events that occurred earlier in the festival. 

GEO-BLOCK – On rare occasions, the festival will be asked to limit the audience of a given program to a specific geographic area. Should a program be geo-blocked, it will be noted in the home page for the presentation and will also be found on the watch page of the virtual festival in the Geo-Blocked section.

AVAILABILITY WINDOW – This is the time frame during which a program is available.

UNLOCK WINDOW – This is the time frame one has after unlocking a program to begin watching it.

WATCH WINDOW – Once a program is unlocked, the watch window is the amount of time one has to view the program.

All scheduled program times are listed in Central Standard Time.

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