Photo : Clément Dorval / Ville de Paris
Mon Premier Festival: accreditation passes to be won!
Trade the living room couch for the velvet seats of a theater and let your children discover the magic of the silver screen through a curation that sparks wonder. From Italian classics to creative workshops, this is a beautiful way to nurture a love for film and create shared memories that last well beyond the credits.
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From 21 October to 27 October 2026, the 22nd edition of Mon Premier Festival brings a diverse cinematic experience to young audiences across Paris. Organized by the association Enfances au Cinéma, the event features over 100 films, ranging from exclusive previews to live cine-concerts and creative workshops. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the partnership between Paris and Rome, this year's program highlights Italian cinema. With screenings held in 21 iconic cinemas and cultural venues throughout the city, families can enjoy this curated cultural experience at a single ticket price of 4,50 €.
Organized by the association Enfances au Cinéma, the City of Paris festival takes over 21 iconic cinemas and cultural venues for a week of discovery at a flat rate of €4.50. This 22nd edition celebrates Italian cinema on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the twinning between Paris and Rome.
More than 100 films await young audiences: previews, cult films, cine-concerts, workshops, activities, and meetings with directors, not to mention sessions dedicated to toddlers. A program designed to transmit a taste for cinema, awaken the gaze, and nurture critical thinking.
The poster, designed as in 2025 by Céleste Boni, a student at EPSAA, celebrates the cinema as a place of encounters and emotions, with animals becoming mirrors of our gaze and bright colors echoing the joy of shared stories.
Actress, director, and screenwriter Barbara Schulz has been working for over thirty years in cinema, television, and theater. She is the godmother of the 22nd edition of Mon Premier Festival, a film festival for young audiences, which takes place from October 21 to 27, 2026, in Paris.
Mon Premier Festival ; Credits : Céleste Boni / Enfance au cinémaOur take on this event
Mon Premier Festival returns to Paris for its 22nd edition from 21:00 on 21 October through 27 October 2026. This year, the festival is sponsored by actress and director Barbara Schulz. The extensive program includes more than 100 films, offering everything from classic features and previews to interactive workshops and discussions with filmmakers. Special sessions are also designed specifically for very young children to foster an early appreciation for the arts.
The festival takes place across 21 different cinemas and cultural locations throughout Paris. To commemorate 70 years of friendship between Paris and Rome, the selection places a special emphasis on Italian cinema. The visual identity of this edition, designed by EPSAA student Céleste Boni, reflects the joy of shared stories within the cinema environment.
All screenings during this week-long event are available at a unique price of 4,50 €. The festival aims to engage young minds and develop critical thinking through a variety of cinematic formats and artistic encounters.
