The Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma (formerly known as Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois) is a festival created in 1982 to celebrate the cinematographic production of
Quebec,
Canada.[1]
The goal of the festival is to promote the
Cinema of Quebec and its makers in order to support its culture and stimulate its industry. It occurs in February, formerly coinciding with the ceremony awarding the
Prix Iris. Although it serves as the premiere venue for some films, it also provides a repeat screening for many films that were already released in the previous year, in order to ensure that the festival and its awards are presenting a thorough and representative portrait of the province's film industry.[2]
Two editions are offered, one in Montreal and the other one in Quebec City. In Montreal, the event takes place at the
Cinémathèque québécoise, the NFB Cinema and Cinéma Beaubien.[3] In Quebec City, the
Musée de la civilisation accommodates the festival.[4]
In 2018, the Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois (RVCQ) changed its name for the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma (RVQC), in order to confirm its affiliation with the
Québec Cinéma organization, while keeping the same purpose.[5]
Events held during the festival include Prends ça court, a dedicated gala for short films at which numerous awards are presented.[6]