Tier 2
Cinéma du Réel
Paris, France
- Submission deadline
- 1 November 2026
- Entry fee
- from EUR 50
- Premiere
- World premiere required
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Experimental
- Next edition
- 2027
Last verified 2 October 2026
About Cinéma du Réel
Cinéma du Réel explores the state of documentary filmmaking, its forms and evolutions. Each year it showcases documentary productions from all over the world, presenting a wide range of forms and cinematic approaches, and brings together the filmmakers who make them.
Cinéma du Réel submission FAQ
When is the Cinéma du Réel submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Cinéma du Réel is around 1 November 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
How much does it cost to submit to Cinéma du Réel?
Submitting to Cinéma du Réel costs from EUR 50 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Cinéma du Réel require a premiere?
World premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Where is Cinéma du Réel held?
Cinéma du Réel takes place in Paris, France.
Is Cinéma du Réel a scam, or is it legitimate?
Cinéma du Réel is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
Is Cinéma du Réel right for your film?
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