JE VEUX FAIRE UN FILM ABSTRAIT ! (2026)
Director: Louis Gaubert
Cast: William Albert, Marine Henrion, Louisa Piteux, Jules Viguerard, Owen Carpentier-Poletti
Did you know? During filming, director Émile used a completely black screen for two full minutes to represent "the void of artistic intention," causing a real-life walkout by one of his classmates playing a crew member.
Why Watch: "Émile’s chaotic quest to produce a truly abstract short film—while wrangling a hilariously mismatched crew of high school classmates—makes for a sharp, laugh-out-loud satire of student filmmaking and artistic ambition. This French indie gem is a must-watch for cinephiles and creatives who’ve ever struggled to defend a weird vision, serving up quirky characters, meta-humor, and a surprisingly moving lesson about collaboration. Don’t miss this clever, self-aware comedy that turns a simple diploma project into a wildly entertaining battle between ego, art, and friendship."
Émile, a film student at Janot High School, is tasked with creating a short film to earn his cinema diploma. To bring his vision to life, he must assemble a team of classmates—only to clash with them over the wildly unconventional concept he has in mind.