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Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
The world's largest short film marketplace and festival. Widely regarded as the Cannes of short cinema, offering unparalleled industry buyer access.
Standing Identity
- Founded
- 1979
- Host City & Region
- Clermont-Ferrand, France (EUROPE)
- Submission Portals
- SHORTFILMDEPOT
- Official Website
- clermont-filmfest.org↗
- Data Trust & Ledger
- ✓Verified: 2026-08-20
Editorial Circuit Briefing
Runtime limit: strictly under 40 minutes for Lab/International competition. English and French dialogue subtitles required on all exhibition files.
Program Focus & Competition Sections
International CompetitionNational CompetitionLab Competition (Experimental & Digital)Short Film Market
Festival Editions Intelligence
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2027 EditionWINTER SeasonCALL FOR ENTRIES
Event Dates: 2027-01-29 — 2027-02-06