Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, Germany · February
World premiere required
Not Oscar qualifying · Competitive
Submission fee: $0
Acceptance rate: ~0.15%
Clermont-Ferrand, France · February
About This Festival
The most important short film festival
in the world. If Sundance is the goal
for features, Clermont-Ferrand is the
goal for short films. A selection here
is a significant career credential.
What They Want
Clermont-Ferrand programmes the full
range of short form — narrative, documentary,
animation, experimental. International
scope with particular strength in European
and world cinema shorts.
Submission Details
Notable Alumni
Countless short filmmakers who became
significant feature directors
Submission Tips
Clermont-Ferrand is the summit for short
filmmakers. Plan a full year ahead — submit
your strongest work, not your most recent.
The international competition is particularly
prestigious.
Typical Timeline
Submissions open
June
Early deadline
TBD
Regular deadline
September
Festival
February
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