Building on its 47th edition, which set new attendance records with over 173,000 admissions and around 4,100 accredited industry professionals, the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival once again confirms its status as the world’s largest film event dedicated to the short format.

The next edition will take place from 30 January to 7 February 2026, and submissions are now open! You can already submit your short films via the online platform Shortfilmdepot:

The winners of the 2025 Festival © AR

REQUIREMENTS

The "Vercingetorix" trophies are made from the original work of the French sculptor Roland Cognet. ©BC 

OFFICIAL SELECTION - COMPETITIONS

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

The International Competition is a meeting point for the diverse horizons that make up the richness of global short filmmaking. Dive into worlds crafted by the young generation of filmmakers, who hold the key to unique cinematic experiences.

May compete: films on DCP not exceeding 40 minutes and completed after 1st October 2024.

DEADLINE PROCEDURE:

• 11 July 2024 for films completed between 1st October and 31st December 2024

• 25 September 2025 for films completed in 2025

Mariana Rudan and Kat Dominis,
co-producers of the 2025 International Grand Prix
directed by Damian Walshe-Howling (Unspoken) © BC

NATIONAL COMPETITION

The National Competition showcases the best of French production from the past year, spanning all genres and perspectives. Additionally, two French films are selected to compete in the International Competition.

May compete: films on DCP not exceeding 60 minutes and completed after 1st October 2024.

DEADLINE PROCEDURE:

• 11 July 2024 for films completed between 1st October and 31st December 2024

• 2 October 2025 for films completed in 2025

Mohamed Bourouissa, 2025 National Grand Prix
(Généalogie de la violence) © BC

LAB COMPETITION.

The Lab Competition is the place to be for discovering bold and unconventional artworks. With unexpected crossovers, original perspectives, and a masterful embrace of risk, Clermont's Lab welcomes the most curious among you.

May compete: films on DCP not exceeding 40 minutes and completed after 1st October 2024.

There is no registration for this competition since the films will be chosen from those entered into the National and International competitions above.

Esteban Azuela, 2025 Lab Grand Prix (Aferrado) © BC

XR COMPETITION

The XR competition showcases immersive films, highlighting innovative works that utilise virtual, augmented, or mixed reality technologies. Both professionals and the public will have the opportunity to experience powerful, immersive, and sensory narratives that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling.

CONDITIONS

May compete films not exceeding 60 minutes and completed in 2024 or 2025.

Deadline procedure :
25 September 2025

2025 XR area © CD

The films submitted might be selected for other non-competitive sections that are part of the Festival's official selection: Young Audience, African Perspectives, Decibels!, Thrills and more

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THE SHORT FILM MARKET

The exhibition hall of the 2025 Short Film Market. ©CD

Clermont-Ferrand is also the Short Film Market:

2025 buyers presentation. ©EDS

With over 4,100 professionals participating in 2025 (both on-site and online), the Short Film Market now brings together nearly 90 nationalities. Drawing almost 800 distribution professionals annually (TV buyers, distributors, festival programmers, platforms, media libraries, etc.), it's the must-attend international annual event for short films.

All films from the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, whether selected for the official selection or not, are listed in the Short Film Market's digital catalogue. To highlight certain films, a "Short Film Market Picks" label is awarded to works particularly appreciated by the festival's official selection committees.

The 2025 videolibrary. ©CD

The professional video library and its online extension (private and reserved for authorised professionals) record over 100,000 viewings each year. This platform allows attending professionals to watch your film and then contact you directly through the platform. Listing your film in the video library is an optional and free service that will promote your film to attending distributors and provide access to viewing statistics.

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