THE FRENCH EVENT IS CONSIDERED THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IN THE WORLD DEDICATED TO SHORT FILMS, WITH OVER 166,000 SPECTATORS AND 4,000 PROFESSIONAL ATTENDEES
ITS PRESIDENT, ERIC ROUX, WILL COLLECT THE AWARD AT THE OPENING GALA ON JUNE 7TH OF THE UPCOMING EDITION, WHERE FRANCE IS THE “COUNTRY OF HONOR”
The International Short Film Festival of Clermont-Ferrand will be honored with the Pepe Escriche Award at the 52nd edition of the Huesca International Film Festival in 2024. This French event is renowned globally as a leading authority in the realm of short films. In its nearly fifty years of existence, the festival has attracted 166,000 spectators and 4,000 professionals, offering a comprehensive program that includes competitive sections and a vibrant market. “It’s a must-attend event for anyone in the industry, serving as a catalyst for talent and a cultural meeting point focussed on the short film,” explains Estela Rasal, director of the Huesca festival.
Eric Roux ©Mediafix
The award ceremony will take place on June 7th during the opening ceremony of the next edition of the Huesca festival. Eric Roux, president of the “Sauve Qui Peut le Court Métrage” association, which organizes the French event, will personnally receive the trophy designed by Isidro Ferrer. This award aims to pay homage to entities, institutions, individuals, or expressions related to cinema and audiovisual arts, with a primary objective of fostering cultural bridges for understanding. Roux will also serve as a jury member for the official section from June 7th to 15th.
The Pepe Escriche Award was established in 2009 in memory of the founder of the Huesca festival, José María Escriche. Alongside the Carlos Saura City of Huesca Award and the Luis Buñuel Award, it forms part of the trio presented annually by the oldest cinema event in Aragon. Since its inception, thanks to Oscacine, the tribute has recognized institutions such as the San Antonio de los Baños Film School, the Morelia International Film Festival, the Spanish Film Library, the Ibermedia program, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Spain, the Bergman Chair of the Autonomous University of Mexico, the Association of Women Filmmakers and Audiovisual Media (CIMA), the Cervantes Institute, and Ventana Sur in the previous year.
INTERNATIONAL HUB FOR SHORT FILM
El “Marché du Film Court” es uno de sus referentes ®Anthonin Robineau
The International Short Film Festival of Clermont-Ferrand was founded in 1979 by a student cinema club in the city itself. Over time, it has become the second-largest festival in terms of audience and professional presence in France, second only to Cannes. With 13 venues, over 4,000 accredited professionals, and 166,000 spectators, it has become a global focal point for the film industry.
The “Sauve qui peut le court métrage” collective has created a cultural and professional ecosystem around cinema in the Auvergne region. Over a hundred employees and around 300 volunteers organize a multidisciplinary program each February, showcasing competitions (international, national, and labo), as well as a market. Retrospectives, cycles, exhibitions, activities, and workshops for young and child audiences complete the offering.
In the last edition held from February 2nd to 10th, 133 shorts were selected out of 9,400 submissions, with 39 countries participating in the “Marché du Film Court,” which also featured live broadcasts for those unable to attend in person.
