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The Fugitif Short Film Festival is an international festival of competitive short films. This event, thanks to a high-level selection, responds to a desire to offer a quality artistic and cultural experience. 

Since 2021, this event has been taking place at the renowned Cinema de l’Utopia, in the heart of Avignon, France.

This year, the screening will be inaugurated by a concert. Q&As between shortlisted directors and film students are also put in place to encourage exchange and participate in the cultural weaving of the audiovisual sector.

Prizes

Fugitif Best Film Award 

Cash prize (subject to festival proceeds)

DragonFrame license (€350 value)

Free registration for all future editions

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KEY DATES

  Registration opening – 15 May 2026

  Early deadline  – 15 June 2026

 Regular Deadline – 15 October 2026

Late deadline / Registration Closing – 15 November 2026

 Selected films announcement – 15 January 2027

 Public / Jury screening –  26 March 2027

Registration

  • The theme The Night can be approached literally and/or metaphorically. It can be a detail or a main element of the film
  • Duration: from 2 to 25 minutes.
  • All styles and genres are accepted: live-action, animation, fiction, documentary, comedy, horror, etc.
  • The theme is an opportunity to discover and highlight the great variety, abundance and exceptional creativity of LGBTQIA+ cinema. 
  • Duration: from 2 to 25 minutes. 
  • All styles and genres are accepted: live-action, animation, fiction, documentary, comedy, horror, etc
  • The STUDENT FILMS theme highlights the diversity and creativity of cinema students and reveals the talents of the future.
  • Duration: from 2 to 25 minutes. 
  • All styles and genres are accepted.
  • Only on the Filmfreeway platform
  • Send us your proof of student status and ask us for the code by email to register your short film.

Rules & Terms

Early-bird/November: 15€

Regular deadline fee: 20€ 

Late deadline/June: 25€ 

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

From 2 to 25 minutes. 

In case of selection, you must be able to provide 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 that you have read the information.
We will then be very happy to support you: FUGITIF.FESTIVAL@GMAIL.COM

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