The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival presents highlights and prize winners from this year's National Selection. The festival is one of the largest and most prestigious short film festivals in the world.
The films will be preceded by an introduction by the Clermont-Ferrand programming team.
Join us in the bar afterwards for networking drinks.
FILMS SCREENING:
Papillon (Butterfly)
A man swims in the sea. As he does so, memories come flooding back. From his early childhood to his adult life, all the memories are connected to water. Some are happy, some glorious, some traumatic. This story will be the story of his last swim.
Annecy Animated Film Festival - Andre-Martin Award Winner - 2024
dir. Florence Miailhe | France | 2024 | 15min
Généalogie de la violence (Genealogy of Violence)
Without an apparent reason, a young man of North African origin, sitting in his car with his girlfriend, is violently searched by the police. Thanks to the use of modern techniques, such as 3D scan and AI, the film restores the experience of dispossession of one’s own body and the humiliation of the young man, witnessed by his incredulous girlfriend.
Grand Prix Winner - 2025
Special Effects Award (ADOBE) Winner - 2025
dir. Mohamed Bourouissa | France | 2024 | 15min
Mort d'un acteur (Death of an Actor)
One day, actor Philippe Rebbot hears on the radio news that he has been found dead. Even though he is alive and well, he can't stop the news from spreading.
Male Actor Award Winner - 2025
Fernand Raynaud Comedy Award Winner - 2025
dir. Ambroise Rateau | France | 2024 | 22min
Ni Dieu Ni Père (No God No Father)
This fiction documentary explores the intimate and unusual relationship a young man forms with the Internet. Where the absence of a father figure left him searching for guidance, he finds an unexpected mentor in Google.
Lab Competition Audience Award Winner - 2025
dir. Kermarec Paul | France | 2024 | 11min
Beurk ! (Yuck!)
Yuck. Couples kissing on the mouth are gross. And the worst is, you can't miss them: when people are about to kiss, their lips become all pink and shiny.
National Competition Audience Prize Winner - 2025
Cesar for Best Animated Short - 2025
dir. Loïc Espuche | France | 2024 | 13min