FAQ
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When is it possible to submit a project?
From the moment the topic has been announced, projects can be submitted using the registration form.
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Information on the cover page: Genre and period
Choose from the suggested genres and periods that best suit your screenplay. This information will be used to present the selected screenplays to the audience during the event. Did you forget to do this? Then send us all the information by 3rd of February 2026 to creme-fraiche@snj.lu.
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Can I participate in more than one category?
Yes, you can if you meet the criteria of the categories (such as the age restriction, film diploma etc.).
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What is the difference between the “Hotel Fraîche” category and the “Zenario+” category?
The target groups of the both categories are different. In the "Hotel Fraîche" category youngsters from 12 to 25 can participate and in the " Zenario+" category people from 16 to 30 can take part. The "Zenario+" category is the only category where you can participate while working in the film industry or being a graduate from a film school. The “Hotel Fraîche” category addresses especially youngsters who are writing their first screenplay or are at the beginning of their career. The other category is for people who have already made some experiences in the film industry.
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Can I participate in the Crème Fraîche competition if I have already won once?
You cannot enter the category in which you won the first prize, but if you wish, you can enter another category.
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Do I need to pay a fee to participate in the competition?
No, the competiton is for free.
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What can you win?
The awards and prizes will be announced in autumn.
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Zenario+: Is the winner also the director of the movie?
No, the organizers decide who will be the director but the winners will always be implicated in the process.
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Do the credits also count as part of the 90 seconds?
The credits and title will be counted as well.