CNC selects four new film projects
The French film funding body, the CNC, has chosen four new first feature film projects to receive revenue advance support as part of its 2026 fourth session. These projects will benefit from financial backing to help with production costs before the films are released.One film focuses on two young girls and a mysterious gift
Among the selected projects is Docile by Joséphine Darcy-Hopkins, a director known for her short films Les Dents du Bonheur and Nuage. The film follows two sisters, Madeleine and Eugénie, who spend the summer with their grandparents after their mother dies. The story takes a turn when the grandfather gives Madeleine a hairless rat and asks her to keep it a secret.The film has received early recognition and notable cast interest
Docile has already gone through the Angers Workshops and received a special mention at the Arcs Film Festival's Talent Village. The film may feature well-known actors Catherine Frot and Philippe Katerine. Production is handled by Vincent Brançon and Jean-Christophe Reymond, with filming planned for next summer in the Grand Est region.Another film centers on a social worker in 1980s Saint-Denis
The second selected project is Les fées by Fabien-Mariano Ortiz, starring Diane Krüger. Set in Saint-Denis during the 1980s, the film follows Françoise, a social worker who must place a baby in an emergency situation. The story explores her efforts to navigate outdated systems and personal moral dilemmas.The film will be produced by a well-known production company
Les fées will be produced by Caroline Nataf for Unité, a production company known for its support of emerging filmmakers and socially conscious storytelling.A third film explores the life of a sensitive teenager in Reunion Island
The third selected film is Maïa by Lou Du Pontavice, who previously co-wrote Les Intranquilles. The story follows Maïa, a 17-year-old girl from Reunion Island, who struggles with emotional pain and social isolation. Her life changes when a new student named Samy enters her life.The film has received early screenplay recognition and is set to shoot soon
Maïa was awarded the Discovery Label of the Screenplay Award, indicating its potential. The film is being developed by Ninon Chapuis, with Silex Films joining in delegated co-production. Filming is scheduled to begin next spring on Reunion Island.The final project is an animated film from Colombia and France
The fourth selected project is Mi papá el camión (My Dad the Truck), an animated film by Colombian director María Cristina Pérez González. The story follows Hilda, an eight-year-old girl, and her father, Bonifacio, a farmer who dreams of becoming a truck driver after a flood destroys their home.The film is a co-production between multiple countries
Mi papá el camión will be produced by French company Sacrebleu Productions, Spanish company Sultana Films, and Colombian company Pez Dorado Animaciones. The film's script is co-written by the director and Vanessa Chenaie, blending elements of family, resilience, and hope.
