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Avignon Film Festival is also known as the Rencontres Cinématographiques Franco-Américain d'Avignon. The festival used to be called the French/American Film Workshop.

The festival takes place in Avignon, France every year and is devoted to promoting Film. It is billed as special interest festival.

There are two festivals, the Avignon/New York Film Festival (New York) and the Avignon Film Festival. The purpose of the festival is to bring together independent filmmakers from the United States, France and Europe. Their mission is to encourage deeper understanding and appreciation for contemporary, thought-provoking cinema by showcasing the work of innovative filmmakers.

[edit] External links

• Film Festival web site