SHAIKEFILM FESTIVAL - La Ciotat · October 2-3, 2026
Where cinema was born. Where it reinvents itself.
OFFICIAL FILM COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN.
SUBMIT YOUR FILMRedefining cinema, together.
SHAIKE Film Festival brings together two families that seem to oppose each other: those reinventing creation with artificial intelligence, and those carrying the heritage of traditional cinema. Our role is not to decide, but to create the space where both can coexist, learn from each other and shape a new visual language. AI opens possibilities; cinema upholds the craft. SHAIKE makes both come alive.
The location
La Ciotat and the Eden, the oldest cinema in the world. This is where Louis Lumière shot his train in 1895.
The competition
All techniques compete, same criteria, one jury. No separate category: a great film is a great film.
The manifest
The SHAIKE Index, our transparency standard on the tools used. For audiences, professionals and institutions.
From an invention to a community.
In 1895, two brothers invented a machine to capture motion. In 2026, 400 filmmakers pick up the torch, right where the story began.
400 filmmakers.
60 countries.
One cinema.
A new generation of filmmakers.
Voices from around the world, united by one demand: the quality of the work.
Official Trailer by Rit.ai — Winner of the SHAIKE Film Festival Trailer Competition
Top 10 - Finalists
The 10 official trailers competing to represent the SHAIKE Film Festival.
« The 24h Series »
On Oct 3rd, 100 world class filmmakers will co direct 100 short films. « The 24h Series »: the world's biggest ever tribute to cinema.
More infos soon…From the origins to the future of cinema
Opening & industry day
- TimeActivityPlace
- MorningPress ConferenceEden Theater (oldest cinema in the world)
- DaytimePro Talks (panels, workshops, keynotes)La Chaudronnerie
- Late afternoonNetworking CocktailEden Theater
- EveningAward CeremonyEden Theater
- NightAfter PartySecret location…
Public day
- TimeActivityPlace
- All day24h Series* live experienceHalle Lumière
- All dayCinema ExhibitionMicroFolie Chapel
- All dayKid's digital workshopsSimone Veil Library
- All dayOfficial Selection public screeningEden Theater
- EveningFeature Film World PremiereEden Theater
A festival throughout the city
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A world of festivals
One common goal: quality.
SHAIKE does not arrive alone. From its first edition, a growing circle of independent festivals from across the world joins a shared conviction: the next chapter of cinema is being written now, together, across borders and across tools, and quality is the only thing that should decide what endures.
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Join the movement
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