Gaumont celebrates the talents of tomorrow at the Nikon Film Festival.

To mark its 130th anniversary, Gaumont partnered for the first time with the Nikon Film Festival—a key event in France’s short film scene—to launch the Gaumont Prize. This new award aims to support emerging filmmakers by recognizing two bold and original works from the festival’s 15th edition.

By celebrating fresh and unique storytelling approaches, Gaumont reaffirms its role as a visionary producer and its commitment to fostering the talent of tomorrow.

Two winners recognized for their creativity

🎬 Ex Of Tomorrow – Nicolas Benoit

A film that’s both funny and moving, skillfully directed and offering a sensitive take on love and the paradoxes of anticipation.

Winner of the Gaumont Prize – Short Film Category

📺 Super Thérapie – Zulma Rouge

Winner of the Gaumont Prize – Short Series Category

Energetic and imaginative, this series takes a fresh twist on the idea of superpowers to explore deeply personal yet universal issues. Zulma Rouge creates a distinctive world and showcases a sharp, lively writing style, establishing a unique voice in today’s audiovisual landscape.

Tailored mentorship from Gaumont producers

In addition to the symbolic recognition, both winners will benefit from personalized mentorship with Gaumont’s production teams. This concrete support is designed to help them develop their next projects while passing on the know-how and creative standards of a historic player in cinema and television.

This support program is fully aligned with Gaumont’s DNA—blending cinematic heritage and a spirit of innovation.

A 100% Gaumont jury, chaired by Sidonie Dumas

The Gaumont Prize jury reflected the diversity of expertise and the passion of the company’s team. It was chaired by Sidonie Dumas, CEO of Gaumont, and composed of:

• Clémentine Vaudaux, Producer – Gaumont Television
• Alexis Barqueiro, Producer – Gaumont Television
• Guillaume Colboc, Producer – Gaumont Cinema
• Gaspard Klein, Head of Development – Gaumont Cinema

The jury applauded the quality of the submissions and the boldness of the young creators’ visions.

A lasting partnership

By teaming up with the Nikon Film Festival, Gaumont strengthens its presence in today’s cultural landscape and its support for new storytelling formats. This award is part of a broader ambition to foster dialogue between cinema, television, and innovative formats, in service of a diverse and high-quality creative vision.