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FIFOI – 3rd EDITION: THE INDIAN OCEAN ON THE BIG SCREEN
At the heart of the Indian Ocean’s vibrant cinematic landscape, FIFOI showcases documentary and fiction through a selection of films in competition—feature-length documentaries, fiction short films, and documentary shorts—from Mayotte, Réunion, India, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, the Comoros, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Mozambique. The festival thus highlights emerging talents and unique perspectives on the region’s territories.
To accompany this selection, a jury of industry professionals will be brought together. We will have the honor of welcoming Aïssa MAÏGA—an actress, director, and committed author—as president of the jury for this third edition. She will be joined by artists, programmers, and producers, each contributing their perspective and expertise.
Five awards will be presented at the closing ceremony: Best Feature Documentary, the Domin Award, Best Short Film, the Audience Award, and the Youth Jury Award.
For the first time, the trophies awarded to the winners have been entrusted to a local artist, Johanna Grégoire. These original creations extend the festival’s identity, affirm its roots in the region, and showcase local materials and artistic craftsmanship. Designed as unique pieces, they reflect the diversity of perspectives and stories championed by the festival.
This third edition also strengthens its appeal to a broad audience, with special screenings and shared moments open to everyone, highlighting a wide range of formats.
Among the highlights are the screening of the fiction feature The Village next to Paradise on April 12 at Ciné Grand Sud, as well as an open-air screening at the Saint-Paul waterfront, conceived as a festive and unifying event, featuring a preview of the first two episodes of the series Marimar & les coeurs brisés.
Workshops for young audiences will also be offered at the seafront venue, with a clear ambition: to bring the festival closer to its audiences and firmly anchor FIFOI at the heart of the city.
o be organized, addressing key industry themes and encouraging dialogue among professionals. These discussions will help strengthen connections between creators, producers, and broadcasters, while exploring development opportunities and regional co-productions.
Through this dynamic approach, FIFOI reaffirms its commitment to professional development, the promotion of emerging talent, and the strengthening of networks across the Indian Ocean region. With the foundations of the Film Market now in place, the ambition is to see it grow and evolve with each edition.