The Formula Bula festival took place in the 5th arrondissement of Paris from September 25 to 27. It brought together multiple exhibitions, meetings, conferences, and other activities centered on the 9th art, a term often used to describe comics and graphic novels. Raphaël Barban, the festival's creator and artistic director, described it as a space for celebration and artistic experimentation that is fundamentally political and aimed at transforming ways of thinking and self-redefinition. One of the notable exhibitions was Gros œuvre, dedicated to Marion Fayolle, an author and illustrator known for the poetry and delicacy of her work. The exhibition explored the theme of the house, both literally and metaphorically, through her art. Fayolle was present for the exhibition's opening on September 25 at 5pm, a guided tour on September 26 at noon, and the awarding of the international fanzine contest for children and adolescents on September 27 at 5pm, which she presided over the jury. Finnish comics were also a highlight of the festival through the Sarjakuva project, which promotes the Finnish artistic scene across France. Events in various locations, including the BD festival in Bastia and the Rencontres du 9e art – BD Aix, featured exhibitions, meetings, and other activities centered on Finnish comics. These comics have gained significant recognition in the French editorial landscape, with nearly 130 titles published in French since the 2000s. Exhibitions at the festival featured works by artists such as Marko Turunen, Aapo Rapi, Tommi Musturi, Hanneriina Moisseinen, Roope Eronen, and Tove Jansson, whose Moomins have become a phenomenon in Japan. Events included masterclasses, guided tours, interviews, and animated readings. The festival also extended its exhibitions throughout Paris, including Marly ou la neige en été by Emmanuel Lantam in the 11th arrondissement, Hotpot by Yan Cong in the 18th arrondissement, and an exhibition dedicated to F’murrr at the mayor's office of the 5th arrondissement. This exhibition featured more than 200 original works by F’murrr, a well-known French author known for his work in magazines Pilote and (A suivre) and the series Le génie des alpages. The festival also included conferences, meetings, openings, dedications, creative activities, and a village of independent publishers. Professional training in the book trades, mediation, and cultural animation was available, along with a large auction of original works provided by invited artists. The highlight of the event was the awarding of the Prima Bula prize on September 25 at 7pm, which recognized the best comics of the season among a panel of nine albums: Le Parc de Saint-rien by Margaux Meissonier, Le grand saut by Gabrielle Piquet, Les couloirs by Mathis Besson, Face A Face B by Blutch, Geôle bizarre by Elodie Shanta, Sunday by Olivier Schrauwen, Le jardin de sphères by Linnea Sterte, L’homme de Kotola by Marko Turunen, and Les dissidents by Derf Backderf.