A screening of Gertrude Baillot’s documentary, “De souffle en souffle” (Breath to Breath), is scheduled for March 9, 2026, at LaScam in Paris, according to an announcement from the Société civile des auteurs multimédia (Scam).
LaScam, established in 1981, represents over 49,000 authors – including directors, writers, journalists, photographers, and illustrators – working in audiovisual media, radio, literature, and new media. The organization manages copyright for its members, negotiating contracts with broadcasters and collecting royalties for the apply of their operate. It was initially created to advocate for the recognition and protection of documentary filmmakers’ rights.
The March 9th screening is one of several events planned at LaScam in late February and March. Other scheduled screenings include “Notre Héritage” by Anne-Sophie Bailly on February 23rd, “Faire Place” by Flore de Corbier on March 2nd, “Inclassables” by Sebastiano d’Ayala Valva on March 4th, and “J’en suis j’y reste” by Marine Place on March 5th. A screening of “Théa & Fritz, Les Amants de Metropolis” by Keren Marciano is set for March 6th, followed by “De souffle en souffle” and an atelier on reading publishing contracts on March 10th.
LaScam also announced several calls for projects, including the Prix Mentor 2026, with deadlines throughout March and into the summer. The organization is also hosting an appeal for submissions for the Prix ATAA de la Traduction de documentaires audiovisuels, running from February 2nd to March 2nd, 2026.
Recent communications from LaScam highlight the organization’s engagement with broader industry issues. On February 19th, LaFA (presumably an affiliated organization) announced it was strengthening its influence within the audiovisual sector. A February 4th communication addressed concerns regarding the French cultural budget for 2026, describing it as “fissured.”
The Scam’s origins trace back to the Société des Gens de Lettres (SGDL), founded in 1838 by prominent authors like Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas. The Scam initially managed audiovisual works previously handled by the SGDL. Today, the Scam operates internationally, with offices in Paris, Brussels, and Montreal, and represents over 58,000 members, including 693 Canadian authors.
