Make a short film in Narbonne in 48 hours with Kino den Face, a project open to all.

In Narbonne, the “Kino d’en Face” event will return on July 4 and 5, 2026. Over the weekend, residents and participants come together to create short films guided by the association FACE Aude. The project is open to everyone and requires registration.

The “Kino d’en Face” initiative is back in Narbonne for its 6th edition. Scheduled for July 4 and 5, 2026, this project offers residents from all backgrounds the opportunity to create a short film in just two days. The goal behind this project is to make culture accessible to those who are most socially distant. Led by the FACE Aude association, the initiative is part of an inclusive approach. “It involves residents of Narbonne who are experiencing precarity or living in priority neighborhoods,” explains Gaëlle Albaric, the association’s director. Since its launch in 2021, the project has attracted nearly 150 participants each year, divided into around ten teams.

Each edition addresses a social issue

“Every year, we address a different thematic related to discrimination criteria such as gender equality, disability, gender identity,” emphasizes the director. This is a unique and creative way to raise awareness. The concept is straightforward: writing, filming, and editing a film in one weekend, supported by cinema professionals. “They are guided by entertainment workers, who also provide equipment,” adds Gaëlle Albaric.

Saturday morning is dedicated to creation, team formation, scenario writing, and location scouting. “This is the time to define what they want to do while respecting the assigned theme.” In the afternoon, the teams begin filming the short film.

Beyond the cameras, the “Kino d’en Face” is also a human experience. “Over the weekend, there’s a great atmosphere, participants build relationships with each other,” says Gaëlle Albaric. Shared meals, teamwork, and mutual assistance promote cohesion.

The “Kino d’en Face” seeks to change perceptions

Sunday marks the completion of this challenge. The films are finalized and then screened in front of a large audience at the Theatre + Cinema in Narbonne. “During the closing ceremony, the room is full, approximately 270 people attend the screenings.” It is a significant moment of listening and awareness about discrimination that is not often in the spotlight.

But the initiative does not end at the weekend’s conclusion. “After the short films, we use them when we intervene in school classes for prevention,” she explains. The short films become educational tools to combat discrimination. “This helps change people’s perceptions of individuals in exclusion by showing that they are capable of producing quality short films.” This initiative proves that culture can be a powerful tool for inclusion.

Registrations are now open: visit www.facebook.com/faceaude.