FEB. 2 > 10, 2024
46th National Competition
36th International Competition
23rd Lab Competition
39th 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 2023, it welcomed over 3,900 professionals from all over the world and totalled over 160,000 admissions.
160,000+ admissions in 2023
13
projection halls
+500
films in programs
+400
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 46th 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.
The Festival Poster
The American illustrator Stacey Rozich will create the poster for the 46th edition of the Festival.
Panorama: European female filmmakers
4 programs to explore a new generation of talented directors.
Theme in focus: Strong women standing
These 4 programs invite us to slip into the shoes of modern heroic women worldwide.
Official selection
Discover the programs of films gathered for 2024: the 3 competitions, the young audience programs (E, EVAC, ECO, SCO) and the out-of-competition programs (Pop-Up, African perspectives).
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 2024).
All programs
In 2024, you can look forward to no fewer than 70 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.
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.
Homemade teasers
Once again, the directors of the short films in competition shine up their creations with these “homemade” teasers.
Short Talks
Dozens of filmed interviews with filmmakers in the National, International and Lab Competitions.
Meetings with...
Dozens of written interviews with filmmakers in the National, International and Lab Competitions.
Advertising area
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Become a partner
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2023 trailer
2023 aftermovie
Contacts
ALL QUESTIONS
PROFESSIONAL SECTION
Director of Partnerships and Patronage
Agnès Reure
a.reure@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)6 99 28 35 35
Director of Communications and Publications
Sarah Momesso
s.momesso@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)4 73 14 73 26
National & International Press Officer
Florence Alexandre
florence@anyways.fr
01 48 24 12 91
Director of Digital Resources
Julien Westermann
j.westermann@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)6 95 08 22 26
PROGRAMMING - Selection Directors
International Competition
Tim Redford
t.redford@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)4 73 14 73 21
Lab Competition
Calmin Borel
c.borel@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)4 73 14 73 32
National Competition
Stéphane Souillat
s.souillat@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)4 73 14 73 14
Young Audience Selection
Bertrand Rouchit
b.rouchit@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)4 73 14 73 17
Pop-Up Selection
Julie Rousson
j.rousson@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)4 73 14 73 22
Pop-Up Selection
Anaelle Meunier
a.meunier@clermont-filmfest.org
+33 (0)4 73 98 70 06
