# French film industry promotional events

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-film-industry-promotional-events
> Updated: 2026-10-31T10:30:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The French film industry features several promotional initiatives in late 2026. In mid-October, the tenth edition of the Fête de la VOD took place, involving eight video-on-demand platforms that offered discounted pricing on various films, including recent releases and classics. 

Following this, the Mois du Doc, or Documentary Film Month, was scheduled for November 2026. This initiative provided free screenings and discussions across multiple French regions. In Ille-et-Vilaine, the program featured 34 documentaries under the theme “Contre courant,” with screenings held in libraries, schools, and community halls. Other regional programs included free projections covering themes such as history, music, and the environment.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Documentary Film Month to feature free screenings across France

The Mois du Doc will host free documentary film screenings and filmmaker meetings across various French regions throughout November 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/documentary-film-month-to-feature-free-screenings-across-france

### 2026-10-14: Fête de la VOD 2026 offers film promotions

The tenth Fête de la VOD runs from October 14 to 21, 2026, offering hundreds of films for rent from 2 euros or purchase from 5 euros across eight platforms.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fte-de-la-vod-2026-offers-film-promotions

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