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The festivities have begun!
The Festival kicked off its 13th edition yesterday, April 16, and the festivities will continue through Thursday, April 23. With a program featuring nearly 80 films from some 40 countries, the FCMS welcomes you to several venues across the city. Festivalgoers can also enjoy around 30 activities—Ciné-Rencontres, Ciné-Échanges, roundtables, industry events, and family screenings—throughout the...
Activities for the whole family!
Each year, the Film Festival offers a rich and accessible Family program designed to introduce young audiences to cinema while giving families the chance to share unique moments together. Through a selection of films from around the world, both children and adults are invited to be amazed by original, touching works suitable for all ages....
FROM BOOK TO SCREEN: A Brand-New Experience
This year, the festival is proud to present FROM BOOK TO SCREEN, a brand-new concept that will bring together literature lovers and film enthusiasts. Screenings Like No Other During these screenings, you’ll discover how a literary work is adapted for the big screen. Each screening will be followed by discussions with filmmakers and authors, who...
Downtown is opening its doors to us!
This year, the FCMS isn’t just happening indoors—it’s spilling out onto the streets of downtown Sherbrooke. With your Festival Passport, enjoy a host of discounts and exclusive offers at numerous partner businesses—cafés, restaurants, bookstores, and even a museum. Between screenings, treat yourself to a gourmet break, a cultural discovery, or a shopping spree, all while...
Grand unveiling of the 13th edition!
The time has come to present the program for the 13th edition! From April 16 to 23, the FCMS invites the public to discover works from around the world, selected for their depth and aesthetic power. For one week, film lovers and curious minds will be able to travel through touching, engaging, and inspiring stories....
Black History Month: a free screening coming soon!
As part of Black History Month, we are pleased to partner with BlackEstrie for a special screening of the film Le dernier repas by Maryse Legagneur (The Last Supper), a remarkable work that was in competition for the Cercle d’Or award for best feature film at our 12th edition. The film tells the story of...
Regional Competition Entries Now Open!
We are officially launching our call for entries for the regional short film competition, which will take place as part of the 13th edition of the Festival (April 16 to 23, 2026). Each year, the Festival highlights the creativity, boldness, and talent of Estrie filmmakers. Whether you are an emerging director, a student, a professional,...
2025 Program unveiled
It’s time to discover the program for this 12th edition! From April 7 to 13, come and see works from around the world that stand out as much for their humanity as for their aesthetics. THE PROGRAM : 80 features-lenght films 45 countries 8 short films programs 25 events Click here for full program...
Offer the gift of Ciné-Concert!
Once again this year, the Orchestre du Septième Art has prepared a grandiose show that will take you on a journey to the four corners of the world, featuring famous film scores. Under the direction of Maestria Lise Bellehumeur, over 50 musicians will perform the music of great international composers, while film scenes will be...
Activities not to be missed this fall
Alors que la prochaine édition du FCMS se prépare à faire vibrer les écrans en avril, nous sommes ravis de vous présenter une série d’activités qui arrivent prochainement et qui promettent d’enrichir votre expérience cinématographique tout en créant un espace de dialogue autour de différentes œuvres. Rencontres cinéma UdeS Monde Le Festival cinéma du monde de...