Fugitif Short Film Festival (4)



Deadlines

15 Apr 2025
Call for entries

25 May 2025
Early deadline

25 Aug 2025
Standard deadline

15 Sep 2025
Late deadline

15 Sep 2025
Final deadline

4
mths

15 Nov 2025
Notification date

16 Jan 2026
16 Jan 2026

Address

4 Rue des Esc. Sainte-Anne 3 rue Sainte-Marie des Terreaux,  84000, Avignon, Avignon, France


Festival description
THEME: THE NIGHT
Short film festival >2' 25'<


Festival requirements
 Film festival
 Fiction
 Documentary
 Animation
 Fantastic
 Terror
 Experimental
 Music Video
 Other
 Any Genre
 Any Theme
 Has submission fees
 International Festival
 Physical Location
 Production date: Any
 Production countries: Any
 Shooting countries: Any
 Director nationalities: Any
 Debut Films 
 School projects 
 Short Films  >2' 25'<
 Any language
 Subtitles 
English French
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Festival start: 16 January 2026      Festival end: 16 January 2026

- INTRODUCTION -


The Fugitif Short Film Festival is an international festival of competitive short films. This event, thanks to a demanding selection, responds to a desire to offer a high quality artistic and cultural experience. Since 2021, the event has been held at the renowned Utopia cinema in the heart of Avignon.

The festival explores three captivating themes: The Night, LGBTQIA+ and student films. It showcases the full diversity of cinema, bringing together a wide range of genres: fiction, live action, animation, documentary, experimental, and many more.

Details of the event's sponsors will be announced shortly. A huge thank you to everyone who is supporting and taking part in the Fugitif experience!


- PUBLIC SCREENINGS -

The event takes place at the Utopia cinema in the centre of Avignon. It will provide a unique opportunity for filmmakers and film school students to meet, exchange ideas and participate in the cultural weaving of the audiovisual sector.

A jury of professional artists will be present at the screening to determine the winner of the Fugitif Award.


- PROGRAMME -

Registration opening - 15 April 2025

Early deadline - 25 May 2025

Regular deadline - 25 August 2025

Late deadline / Registration closing - 15 september 2025

Selected films announcement - 15 November 2025

Public / Jury screening - 16 January 2026


-THEME -
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- 2025 THEME #1: THE NIGHT -

1. The theme THE NIGHT can be approached literally and/or metaphorically. It can be a detail or a main element of the film.

2. Duration: 2 to 25 minutes.

3. All styles and genres are accepted: live-action, animation, fiction, documentary, comedy, horror, etc.

4. The date of creation is not restrictive.


- 2025 THEME #2: LGBTQIA+ -

1. The LGBTQIA+ theme is an opportunity to discover and highlight the great variety, abundance and exceptional creativity of LGBTQIA+ cinema.

2. Duration: 2 to 25 minutes.

3. All styles and genres are accepted: live-action, animation, fiction, documentary, comedy, horror, etc.

4. The date of creation is not restrictive.


- 2025 THEME #3 STUDENT FILMS -

1. The STUDENT FILMS theme highlights the diversity and creativity of cinema students and reveals the talents of the future.

2. Duration: 2 to 25 minutes.

3. All styles and genres accepted: live action, animation, drama, documentary, comedy, horror, etc.

4. The date of creation is not restrictive.


- REGISTRATION FEES -

Early-bird: 15€
Regular deadline fee: 20€
Late deadline: 25€

In the case of cancellation or disqualification for failure to comply with the imposed regulations, entry fees are non-refundable.


- SPONSORS -

- Utopia: an exceptional cinema in the heart of Avignon
- Domaine de Montine: prestigious wine cellar in the Rhône-Alpes region
- Dragonframe (Essential animation software)
- Storm sonorisation (Audio-visual equipment shop)

- AWARDS AND PRIZES -

- Fugitif Best Film Award
- Fugitif Public Award
- Cash-prize
- Free registration fees for the following editions
- DragonFrame 2025 (350€)
- More prizes & gift set (coming soon)

- RULES TERMS -

ALL KIND, ALL GENRE

duration: 2 to 25 minutes.

The production date is not restrictive.

Short films registered in previous editions are eligible to apply again this year.

In the event of selection, you must be able to supply your film in the following technical conditions:

A Digital Cinema Package + ProRes (or H264)
Resolution: PAL and NTSC (or SECAM) from 720x400px to HD 1920x1080px
Dialogues: you must provide subtitles in French and/or english.


If you have any questions, please make sure you've read the information carefully.

We'll be happy to help: fugitif.festival@gmail.com



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