For over half a century, the Clermont-Ferrand Festival in France has built a well-respected global status as one of the most recognized short film events worldwide.
Clermont-Ferrand aims to cement this endeavor. The Sauve Qui Peut le Court Métrage association, responsible for organizing the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, has been selected as the winner of a project management competition to establish a Cité du Court. This project involves renovating and expanding their current Jetée location. Backed by Clermont Auvergne Métropole, the administrative body overseeing Clermont-Ferrand city and its surroundings, and designed by MU Architecture, the City of Clermont-Ferrand is set to debut in the first half of 2029, coinciding with the festival’s 50th anniversary celebration.
A 186,000 square foot building, known as City du Court, is being refurbished and will include an upgraded cinema screen, a larger public documentation center, new learning spaces for image education and professional development, a filmmaking workshop for experimentation, expanded offices for the festival team, and potentially residential training facilities for filmmakers. The Clermont Ferrand Festival unveiled some striking photos of the project on Wednesday, sparking curiosity among filmmakers about these potential residency opportunities.
Established in 1979, and introducing a short film market in 1986 at Cannes, the Clermont Ferrand Festival is a thriving event, marking its 47th anniversary this year from January 31 to February 8. The festival attracted a record-breaking audience of 173,000 individuals and welcomed 4,100 on-site accredited participants at its market, setting new all-time highs for both figures.
Even though I don’t have a strict requirement for brand-new titles, an impressive 41 out of the 64 films in this year’s international competition at Clermont Ferrand were indeed world premieres.
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This year at Clermont Ferrand, although not all titles needed to be fresh off the press, a significant 41 out of our 64 entries for the international competition were actually world premieres.
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At Clermont Ferrand this year, while we didn’t demand that all films be debuts, a whopping 41 out of 64 in our international competition were indeed first-time screenings on the global stage.
Despite financial strain on government budgets globally causing pressure, festivals worldwide are trying to transform their industries from short-term events to continuous hubs that can extend their brand value throughout the year. Notably, Clermont Ferrand’s festival is quite substantial in this regard.
Olivier Bianchi, Mayor of Clermont-Ferrand and President of Clermont Auvergne Métropole, stated that the Cité du Court project goes beyond being merely a construction; it’s a powerful step towards shaping our region’s cultural future. This initiative symbolizes our aspiration to establish Clermont-Ferrand not just as the capital of short films, but also as a beacon for cinematic advancement and variety in film formats.
If France leads cinema across Europe, this is largely due to the fact that they strongly value culture as an integral aspect of their national identity. This belief undeniably enriches their nation. Moreover, it seems that the Cité du Court will only strengthen this image among younger audiences.
In my perspective, I’m honored to serve as a valuable collaborator with the DRAC, particularly when it comes to image education. My role often involves cultural transmission and audience revitalization. The upcoming Cité du Court will offer SQPCM an ideal new location and facilities that cater to all its diverse aspects, and I am thrilled that the Ministry of Culture is joining us in this exciting project. This was shared by Marc Drouet, Regional Director of Cultural Affairs at the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs (DRAC).
“With an investment of approximately €1.75 million [$2.0 million], the Department is reinforcing its dedication to culture by backing the upcoming Cité du Court. This is a multifaceted project, encompassing not only cultural aspects but also civic and educational ones. The Puy-de-Dôme department stands firmly behind it,” said Lionel Chauvin, President of the Conseil Départemental du Puy-de-Dôme, expressing his conviction about the commitment.”
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