Derapage
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Dérapage is a Montreal-based festival of non-narrative audiovisual experimentation, presented at the Cinémathèque québécoise as part of the Sommets du cinéma d’animation. It is notable for its short-format, open-call program—works must be original, sonorized, and under three minutes—and for showcasing local and international pieces that push image, sound, abstraction, and nontraditional animation techniques. Its significance lies in being a long-running, highly specialized platform for experimental moving-image work that sits within Montreal’s animation and avant-garde festival ecosystem.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 26 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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