clermont-ferrand international film festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival is the world's largest and leading event dedicated exclusively to short films, held annually in Clermont-Ferrand, France. It is notable for being the second-largest film festival in France after Cannes in terms of audience (over 160,000 attendees) and professional presence, serving as the world's most important short film marketplace and a qualifying festival for the Oscars and BAFTAs. The festival showcases an eclectic mix of narrative fiction, animation, documentaries, genre, and experimental works under 60 minutes, without distinguishing between genres or techniques.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+72 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- BAFTA Recognized
- 44 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Maison de la Culture
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1982
Venue
Maison de la Culture
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
Related Festivals in France
Research
Live web research is off to control API cost. This shows cached scheduled research when available, plus analysis from our database.
Hard research (cheap model + thorough prompt) runs on a cron for suspicious festivals; a biweekly job refreshes others. No live API calls from the site.
Quick Stats
How scoring works
Scores are calculated from structural indicators: accreditations, physical screenings, award category count, submission frequency, and acceptance rate. Higher scores reflect more verifiable legitimacy signals.
Filmmaker reviews
No community reviews yet. If you submitted here, your experience helps others avoid award mills.
Report a problem with this festivalGet Alerts
Get notified when clermont-ferrand international film festival's tier changes or new reports are filed.