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Jacky Évrard on the Origins of Côté court Festival

other · 2026-04-23

In an interview with artpress, Jacky Évrard discusses the founding of the Côté court festival, which began in 1992 through a collaboration between the Seine-Saint-Denis department, the city of Pantin, and a local cinema. The festival focuses on short films and has become a key event in the genre.

Key facts

  • Côté court festival was created by Jacky Évrard in 1992.
  • The festival originated from a partnership between Seine-Saint-Denis, Pantin, and a cinema.
  • The interview was published by artpress on May 13, 2011.
  • Jacky Évrard is the founder and a key figure in the festival.

Entities

Artists

  • Jacky Évrard

Institutions

  • artpress
  • Côté court
  • Seine-Saint-Denis
  • Pantin

Locations

  • Seine-Saint-Denis
  • France
  • Pantin

Sources