Building on its success, the ATOM competition – Overseas Talents Authors returns in 2026 for a third season placed under the banner of diversity and excellence. Led by producer France Zobda (Eloa Prod) in partnership with the European Conservatory of Audiovisual Writing (CEEA), this unique scheme has been opening the doors to the prestigious since 2022 long-term certified training program scriptwriter to overseas talents often far removed from traditional circuits.
As of January 5, 2026, candidates originating from and residing in Martinique, French Guiana, Mayotte and Saint-Martin will be able to try their luck no diploma required and free of chargeprovided they are at least 20 years old. The competition will take place over several months, until May 27, through a selection process combining writing, training, and exchanges with industry professionals. At the end of this program, one winner per territory will join the CEEA 2026–2028 promotion in Paris.
A two-year, all-expenses-paid training program
Beyond the selection process, ATOM distinguishes itself by the support offered to the winners. Thanks to the commitment of our partners, the entire cost of schooling is coveredThis includes transportation, accommodation, and a living allowance for the two years of training. A rare opportunity that allows for complete immersion in the heart of professional audiovisual writing.
For France Zobda, “the success of previous editions proves our commitment to to bring forth universal narratives imbued with the flavors and colors of the deep sea.The 2026 edition also marks a significant milestone with the joint participation of Mayotte and Saint-Martin, further enriching the represented narratives. The Director General of the CEEA, Béatrice Pacotte, emphasizes the importance of this encounter between overseas and metropolitan cultures, a source of unique and ambitious stories rooted in the realities of these territories.
Info: atom@ceea.edu – +33 1 44 07 91 03
https://ceea.edu/atom-auteurs-talents-d-outre-mer/
Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/concours-atom-2026-les-talents-doutre-mer-invites-a-ecrire-leur-avenir/
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