Call for composers for the Ateliers d'Angers
The 21st edition of Les Ateliers d'Angers will take place from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 January 2026.
In partnership with Sacem, a call for composers is being launched to participate in Les Ateliers d'Angers and the Festival's professional events.
Call open until Monday 17 November.
Founded by Jeanne Moreau and the Festival in 2005, the Ateliers d'Angers aim to support the development of first feature films. Five filmmakers are selected to come and work on their projects at the Ateliers d'Angers. With the help of experienced professionals, the filmmakers have five days to perfect their artistic project through practical lessons related to the financial and technical conditions of first films. The focus is on screenwriting, directing, editing, acting, production or music, depending on the profile of the participants.
In order to raise their awareness of the creation of original music, a consultation on the musical aspect of cinema is offered to the five project leaders. Each consultation is individual and tailored to the stage of development of the project. This call for projects is open to composers wishing to become music consultants for Les Ateliers d'Angers.
The selected composers will also be included in the Festival's professional days, which are real highlights combining round tables, masterclasses and special meetings. This is an opportunity to present their work to professionals in the industry and to encourage exchanges with the young directors present in the various Festival selections.
Eligibility criteria
Applications are open to composers who meet the following three criteria:
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have composed the music for at least two feature films selected for the Festival,
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have already participated as a speaker in a round table, masterclass or professional integration initiative as part of a festival,
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be members of Sacem.
Registration
The application process consists of two steps:
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Registration via the online form (in french).
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Submission of the following items by email (in a single PDF file) by 17 November 2025 at the latest to communication@premiersplans.org:
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Composer's CV.
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Composer's statement of intent
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Links to previous compositions
Commitments
By submitting their application, composers agree to be available to travel to Angers for two days on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January 2026.
Accreditation, transport, meals and accommodation for one night will be covered by the Festival.