31 JAN. > 8 FEB., 2025
47th National Competition
37th International Competition
24th Lab Competition

40th Short Film Market

The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival is the most important short film event in the world. Masterpieces of animation, comedies, films on contemporary reality, genre films, student projects from the best schools in the world, real and fake documentaries… The selections comprising the seventy programs in this year’s Festival critically bring together the worlds of filmmakers of all stripes. Between the competitions and retrospectives, there are 400 hundred films from fifty countries that offer a formidable dive into a refreshing pool of young cinematic talent.

The Festival began in 1979 as part of a student film club and immediately took off. In 2024, it welcomed over 3,900 professionals from all over the world and totalled over 165,000 admissions.

165,000+ admissions in 2024

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projection halls

326

films in programs

426

screenings

3,900+

participants at the Short Film Market

What can we help you find?

I’m a festival-goer

You’re on the right page!

I would like to submit a film

Film registration for the 47th Festival is handled exclusively through the online platform Shortfilmdepot.

I would like to volunteer

If you are an adult, you can simply fill out a volunteer application form online at shortfilmwire.com

I would like to be on the Student Jury

We offer ten students the opportunity to be on a jury. The winning candidates will take part in screenings and award the student prizes for the National and International Competitions.

I’m a professional

I would like to obtain credentials, take advantage of the Short Film Market and sign up for events for professionals.

I’m a journalist

I would like to obtain credentials and cover the Festival.

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Overview

The Festival Poster

The French illustrator Marie Larrivé created the poster of the 47th edition of the Festival.

Geographical focus: Lebanon

4 programmes to explore the work of a new generation of Lebanese directors produced over the last ten years.

Theme in focus: Sound in film

4 programmes to let us into the ears of those who create the soundscapes of the films we love.

Official selection

Discover the programs of films gathered for 2025: the 3 competitions, the young audience programmes and the out-of-competition programmes (Pop-Up, African perspectives, Circuit court).

Juries

Discover the names and faces of those who will choose the award winners for 2024.

Awards and prizes

Each year, more than thirty monetary prizes totalling over €150.000 are awarded to the winners in the different sections.

Awards list

See last year’s winners (as we wait for 2025).

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Check out the programs

All programs

In 2025, you can look forward to no fewer than 72 programs, across all sections.

Young audience programs

The Festival is offering 7 programs geared toward younger viewers from 3 years and up.

Public events

A number of free events open to the public have been organized for festival-goers, including masterclasses, roundtables, conferences and so on.

Activities

During the Festival there are free, fun activities for all ages open to the public that are connected to the world of films.

Schedule

Prepare your schedule with the interactive program grid.

Digital catalogue

A digital version of the Festival catalogue is available free of charge to festival-goers.

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Prepare my visit

Map of the Festival and the Short Film Market

Know where you are at all times thanks to our map showing locations for screenings and pro events.

Coming to Clermont-Ferrand

Follow our directions to reach Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car or airplane.

Lodgings

Click here to find lodgings that meet your needs.

Guide to restaurants and tips

See the list of restaurants and bars partnering with the Festival and the Market.

Mobile app

The indispensable portable companion for festival-goers.

Trombino

Find the professionals, employees and volunteers who came and had their picture taken at Festivals past.

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Link my image (pro area)

Advertising area

Link your image to the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival, the world’s premier short film festival.

Become a partner

Link your company or brand to one of the most prestigious film festivals, a global reference for short films.

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Video content

2024 official trailer

2024 Panorama trailer: spotlight on women

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Contact

ALL QUESTIONS

PROFESSIONAL SECTION

Director of Partnerships and Patronage
Director of Communications and Publications
National & International Press Officer
Coordination of projection supports

PROGRAMMING - Selection Directors

International Competition
Lab Competition
National Competition
Young Audience Selection