Whether you’re a film buff or a neophyte, young, part of a family or simply love films, the "Fête du court métrage" will enable you to participate in screenings, meetings, workshops and master classes.

The Festival de Cannes is associated with this national event, supported by the CNC, by exclusively showing, for 24 hours, the short films in Competition and the Cinéfondation that won an award during the 70^th festival in 2017.

“For its second edition, the Fête du court métrage will present the great creativity that reigns in short films. They are a singular way of renewing writing, and offer endless possibilities to new talents. The freedom of the creators is expressed marvellously” Frédérique Bredin

COMPETITION 2017

KATTO (The Ceiling) by Teppo AIRAKSINEN – Special Mention from the Jury
Finland – 15'

On the brink of divorce a middle aged man, Olavi, retreats to his cabin by the lake. After a few days he finds that the ceiling has come down making him unable to stand up straight. His friend Tuomas arrives and insists that something has to be done whereas Olavi is content with the limited space.

CINÉFONDATION 2017

PAUL EST LÀ (PAUL IS HERE) by Valentina MAUREL – First Prize from the Cinéfondation
Belgium – 24'

Paul is here. Like a step backwards, like a ghost knocking at the door. He is here, and his annoying presence will disrupt Jeanne's everyday life.

HEYVAN by Bahman & Bahram ARK – Second Prize from the Cinéfondation
Iran – 15'

A man who wants to pass the border hunts a ram and decides to escape disguised as the animal.

TWO YOUTHS DIED by Tommaso USBERTI – Third Prize from the Cinéfondation
France – 27'

In a wild landscape, Vera and Matteo live their first date of love. The girl's father surprises them and assaults the boy. At the end of a fierce fight Matteo knocks down the man. Vera asks the boy to take her to dance. Matteo, shaken, runs away.

► Find the entire programme and more information on THE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL