Agenda

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Tuesday 20/01 - 18h00 > 19h30
Opening reception “Je plonge”

Opening reception of the exhibition “Je plonge” by Mathis Carletta at the MIU in Clermont-Ferrand.

Maison internationale universitaire
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Wednesday 28/01 - 18h00 > 19h30
Opening reception “Le Règne des images”

Opening reception of the exhibition “Le Règne des images” at FRAC Auvergne.

frac auvergne
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Wednesday 28/01 - 18h00 > 19h30
Opening reception “J’arrive bientôt, je suis en route”

Opening of the photography exhibition “J’arrive bientôt, je suis en route” by Thelma Le Roux

Sténopé Gallery
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Thursday 29/01 - 18h00 > 19h30
Opening reception “Le Jardin des Oliviers”

Opening reception of the exhibition “Le Jardin des Olives” by Joël Brisse.

Galerie Catherine Pennec
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Thursday 29/01 - 18h30 > 20h00
Opening reception “Anatomie du labo 18”

Opening reception of the exhibition “Anatomy of Lab 18” (2026 edition).

Gilbert-Gaillard Room
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Friday 30/01 - 20h30 > 22h30
Opening ceremony 1

First opening ceremony of the 48th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.

Maison de la culture - Cocteau Theater
Clermont-Ferrand
Admission with specific festival ticket
Friday 30/01 - 22h30 > Saturday 31/01 - 0h00
Opening Ceremony 2

Second opening ceremony of the 48th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.

Maison de la culture - Cocteau Theater
Clermont-Ferrand
Admission with specific festival ticket
Le Court
Saturday 31/01 - 15h00 > 18h00
“African Perspectives” focus

Following each screening of the two programs A1 and A2 in the African Perspectives section at 15:00 and 18:00, the festival invites you to meet with the filmmakers.

La Comédie - Possibles Theater
Clermont-Ferrand
With Festival ticket or accreditation
Le Court
Saturday 31/01 - 18h00 > 21h00
“African Perspectives” focus

Following each screening of the two programs A1 and A2 in the African Perspectives section at 15:00 and 18:00, the festival invites you to meet with the filmmakers.

La Comédie - Possibles Theater
Clermont-Ferrand
With Festival ticket or accreditation
Saturday 31/01 - 18h00 > 19h30
Opening reception “On coupe !”

Opening reception of the festival’s 2026 thematic exhibition.

Hôtel littéraire Alexandre-Vialatte
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Saturday 31/01 - 18h00 > 19h30
Opening reception “La photo fait son cinéma”

Opening reception of the photography exhibition in tribute to Laurent Cantet, “La photo fait son cinéma!”

Galerie Ikonos
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Saturday 31/01 - 19h30 > 21h00
Opening reception “Corps en vacances, corps balnéaires”

Opening reception of the photography exhibition “Corps en vacances, corps balnéaires” by Angélique Delabre.

L'Imaginarium Film Lab
Clermont-Ferrand
Free
Le Court - Les Volcans bookshop
Sunday 01/02 - 15h00 > 18h00
Karolis Strautniekas poster signing

Come and meet Karolis Strautniekas, the Lithuanian illustrator of the festival’s 2026 poster, at a public signing session.

Les Volcans bookshop
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Monday 02/02 - 18h00 > 19h30
Opening reception “Um”

Opening reception of the exhibition “Um” by Nieto, inspired by his short film in the Lab Competition.

Galerie Le Cadre Noir
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Tuesday 03/02 - 11h00 > 13h00
AFAN Spotlight: SouthEast Asian Upcoming Short Film Talents

The discussion will focus on the role of the short film as an artistic springboard for a new generation of Southeast Asian filmmakers.

IADT - Amphitheatre
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Le Court
Wednesday 04/02 - 11h00 > 13h00
Trần Anh Hùng Masterclass
Geographical focus

The Franco-Vietnamese filmmaker Trần Anh Hùng will be attending as a member of the International Competition jury in 2026 and will also host an exceptional masterclass.

IADT - Amphitheatre
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Thursday 05/02 - 16h00 > 18h00
Partner prizes ceremony

2026 Partners Awards Ceremony

Maison de la culture - Vian Theater
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry,
priority given to passholders
Thursday 05/02 - 19h30 > 21h00
Opening reception “Avec ou sans crème solaire”

Opening of the photographic exhibition “With or Without Sunscreen” by six members of the Monstre collective.

La Biscuiterie
Clermont-Ferrand
Free entry
Saturday 07/02 - 18h00 > 21h00
Public closing ceremony 1

Public awards ceremony.

Maison de la culture - Cocteau Theater
Clermont-Ferrand
Admission with specific festival ticket
Saturday 07/02 - 21h00 > 23h00
Public closing screening 2

Second public closing screening.

Maison de la culture - Cocteau Theater
Clermont-Ferrand
Admission with specific festival ticket
Saturday 07/02 - 22h00 > Sunday 08/02 - 0h00
Public closing screening 3

Third public closing screening.

La Comédie - Horizon theater
Clermont-Ferrand
Admission with specific festival ticket