ASVOFF 2024 A Shaded View on Fashion Film

The 16th edition of ASVOFF will be held from November 7 to 10, 2024, at Dover Street Market in Paris. The event will feature over 130 films, celebrating the fusion of fashion, style, and cinema. ASVOFF has become a trailblazer in the fashion film industry, showcasing both established and emerging filmmakers.

Founded by Diane Pernet, an iconic figure in the fashion world, ASVOFF is the first film festival to exclusively focus on fashion films. It challenges conventional narratives, inviting filmmakers and artists to rethink how fashion is portrayed on screen. Over the years, it has traveled to prestigious venues like the Guggenheim, Centre Pompidou, and Art Basel Miami, securing its reputation as a leading platform in both the fashion and film circuits.

ASVOFF 16 showcases diverse films on mental health, AI in fashion, and youth-driven climate activism. The festival opens with Sadie Frost’s “Quant,” a tribute to Mary Quant. Another highlight is Michael Selditch’s “Happy Clothes,” about costume designer Patricia Field.

ASVOFF 16 continues to honor both established legends and newcomers. Filmmakers stand to win prestigious awards, including the Goldfinch Writer’s Award for excellence in film writing and the Dreamtown Innovator Award, which supports filmmakers with groundbreaking ideas by offering mentorship and project development support.

This year’s venue, Dover Street Market Paris, brings an exciting new backdrop to the festival. Known for its blend of fashion, art, and culture, the store provides the perfect setting for ASVOFF’s avant-garde films, making this edition a truly immersive experience for attendees. As the world’s first and most acclaimed fashion film festival, ASVOFF 16 remains a crucial platform for boundary-pushing storytelling, bringing fashion and cinema to life in unexpected ways.

Featured Films

– “Quant” by Sadie Frost – A tribute to fashion pioneer Mary Quant.

– “Happy Clothes” by Michael Selditch – A deep dive into the creative genius of Patricia Field.

– “Siberian Dream” by Janet Paxton Gardner – The extraordinary journey of Irina Pantaeva from Soviet Siberia to global fashion stardom.

ASVOFF 16 celebrates fashion and film, while supporting emerging talent through two prestigious awards. The Goldfinch Writer’s Award and Dreamtown Innovator Award recognize groundbreaking creativity. These awards offer opportunities for mentorship and industry exposure. These awards emphasize the festival’s commitment to nurturing creative voices and fostering innovation in the film industry.

Goldfinch Writer’s Award

The 16th edition of ASVOFF takes place from November 7 to 10, 2024, at Dover Street Market in Paris. The event will feature 130+ films celebrating the fusion of fashion, style, and cinema. ASVOFF is a trailblazer in the fashion film industry, showcasing both established and emerging filmmakers.

Dreamtown Innovator Award

The Dreamtown Innovator Award honors filmmakers with bold, innovative storytelling, offering the winner a €1000 prize and a development deal to turn their short film into a feature-length project. Dreamtown provides mentorship, project support, and industry opportunities. The award is judged by Ben Charles Edwards, Kirsty Bell, and Michelle Arnusch, offering a launchpad for emerging filmmakers to bring their visions to life.

For this sixteenth edition, the jury members include Michèle Lamy as president, Elias Medini (also known as Ly.as), Bina Daigeler, Bob Recine, Fanny Fragu, Loane, Matt Lambert, Matthieu Orléan, Harrry Goaz, Jay Jay Johanson, Steve Olson, Pascal K Douglas, Matières Fécales, and Sylvie Lancrenon.

Both awards reflect ASVOFF’s mission to encourage creative exploration and to provide artists with the means to bring their visions to life on a larger stage.

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