The Shortest Day: A Short Film Celebration On December 21st

The shortest day is a short film festival initiated in 2011 by the National Center of Cinematography and the moving image. It logically takes place on the shortest day of the year, December 21st.

A very short festival

The Shortest Day is the name given to the Short Film Festival initiated in 2011 by the National Center of Cinematography and the Moving Image and organized in 2013 by the Scénario au Long court association.

This event aims to "broadcast short films everywhere and on all screens, so that these films, whose richness and creativity are enhanced by the digital revolution, can reach the widest audience and engage in dialogue with it."

During this celebration, anyone who wishes (professionals, associations, public communities, schools, etc.) can freely broadcast works in all places: in movie theaters of course, but also on websites, mobile screens, performance halls, museums, and even in bars-restaurants or on outdoor walls!

The short film is often a springboard for new generations of directors, actors, and technicians.

2024 Edition

This year, the shortest day takes place from March 20 to 26, 2024, and features over 110 events in more than 53 countries: an opportunity for audiences to discover short films ranging from 1 to 59 minutes across all genres (fiction, documentary, animation, traditional and experimental film).

Numerous films will be presented. The screenings will be followed by discussions and meetings in dedicated or alternative venues.

Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Finland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland are participating for the first time in this Short Film Celebration.

France Télévisions is also joining the event by offering a special programming schedule from December 17 to 21 on several of the group's channels.

Among the 2024 talents: Ilias El Faris, director; Pierre Oberkampf, composer; Aurélie Reinhorn, director; Tristan Thil, director; Valentine Cadic, director; Geordy Couturiau, director; Vincent Tricon, director; Sophie Martin, director; Marie Larrivé; Valéry Carnoy; Sarah Saidan; Coralie Russier; Idir Azougli, ...

Learn more

The shortest day invites you from March 20 to 26, 2024 to celebrate the Short Film in France and abroad with public screenings and festive events open to all.

You can check out the full program on the official website (link below).

You can also take part in the Ultra short competition by creating a film of up to 15 seconds using your mobile phone and Instagram. The theme is: What does Short Film mean to you? All you need to do then is post your film on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #jourlepluscourt.

The most creative, funny or touching videos will be broadcast on the website, the Facebook page, and the Twitter account of the Festival.