Marie-Michèle Plante takes the helm of the REGARD Festival

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Marie-Michèle Plante becomes the new general director of the REGARD Festival dedicated to short films. She succeeds Justine Valtier who took up the position in 2022.

The new recruit is not taking his first steps in the cultural sector. Previously, she was notably co-director of the Festival musique du bout du monde in Gaspé, an event which highlighted its 20^e birthday last August.

The main interested party says she is excited about this new professional challenge. It is a true privilege and immense pride to be entrusted with the reins of an organization so deeply rooted in the region and which works with so much passion to promote short films in Quebec and internationally.she indicates in a press release.

I am embarking on this adventure with great excitement, knowing that I can count on a talented and dedicated team.

The president of the Festival’s board of directors, Sophie Beauparlant, believes that her experience in events and her vast knowledge of the artistic sector make her a great ally for the organization.

Marie-Michèle Plante is already stationed in Saguenay and is working on the development of the next REGARD Festival. The 29^e edition will take place from March 19 to 23, 2025.