10 Years of French in Motion A Message from Our President

2016–2026 | Connecting, Creating, Collaborating

Celebrating French in Motion's 10th anniversary in New York on September 29, 2026, was an incredibly special moment for all of us.

Looking around the room and seeing so many familiar faces — founders, former and current board members, filmmakers, partners, longtime friends and newcomers — was a wonderful reminder of everything we've built together over the past decade.

What started as a small gathering of film professionals in New York in 2016 has grown into a vibrant transatlantic community, connecting French, European and American talent across New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles and Paris.

Over the years, countless people have contributed their time, ideas, energy and enthusiasm to French in Motion. Together, we've developed programs, built lasting partnerships, supported filmmakers and created opportunities for professionals to meet, exchange experiences and collaborate across borders.

And that's what makes this journey so rewarding. Beyond the events, screenings and professional achievements, it's the relationships, friendships and collaborations that have grown out of this community that matter most.

This anniversary also marked 10 years of U.S. & French Connection with The Gotham Film & Media Institute, our flagship program, which has helped more than 30 projects connect with the American industry and reach international audiences.

None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our volunteer teams, members and successive leadership, or the trust and support of our partners — particularly the CNC and The Gotham Film & Media Institute.

As we look ahead, there are still so many ideas to explore, partnerships to build and opportunities to create.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this adventure. Here's to the next decade!

Laetitia Doyle
President, French in Motion

Explore our first decade in our retrospective, and relive our anniversary celebration through the photo gallery below.