Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival
Albert Dupontel (; born 11 January 1964) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. Following his dad's path, he studied medicine but eventually switched to theater, disillusioned by the hospital life. He started his career as a stand-up comedian. In February 1998, his film "Bernie" took the Grand Prize at the 9th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival which was attended by Dupontel.