Festival du Film court en plein air de Grenoble
The oldest short film event in France, outdoors since 1978
About Festival du Film court de Grenoble
Created in 1978 by the Cinémathèque de Grenoble, the Festival du Film court en plein air is the oldest short film festival in France. Every end of June, it takes over the Jardin de Ville and the Cinéma Juliet Berto for four days of free outdoor screenings at dusk. Fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental films are showcased in a demanding international competition, complemented by screenings for young audiences, "cartes blanches" (curated programs), and an all-night screening event. Around 10,000 spectators gather there each summer.
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The oldest short film festival in France
Born in 1978 from the desire to freely and freely broadcast short films outdoors, the Festival du Film court en plein air de Grenoble is the oldest event dedicated to the short format in France. Organized every year at the end of June by the Cinémathèque de Grenoble, it celebrates international contemporary film creation in a unique setting: nocturnal outdoor screenings in the Jardin de Ville, at the foot of the Bastille, and indoor screenings at the Cinéma Juliet Berto, in the heart of Grenoble's historic center.
A demanding international competition
The general competition is the heart of the festival. It brings together international works of all genres — fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental cinema — by both renowned directors and emerging artists. The films are selected for their artistic quality, narrative originality, and ability to question the contemporary world. Each edition programs about ten screenings, divided between indoor screenings during the day and outdoor screenings at dusk.
A prestigious jury and recognized awards
An official jury composed of film professionals awards several prizes:
- The Grand Prix (City of Grenoble)
- The Best Directing Award (Cinémathèque de Grenoble)
- The Best Screenplay Award (Cinémathèque de Grenoble)
- The UniFrance Award for international distribution
- The Audience Award
- The Juliet Berto Award presented by the selection committee
- The 5x2 Award for short series, in partnership with GREC, CNC, and France Télévisions
The festival also awards specific prizes for young audiences and teenagers, as well as a mention from the magazine Bref via the Agence du court métrage.
A rich and varied program
Beyond the competition, the festival offers a rich program:
- Screenings for young audiences: programs adapted for ages 2 and a half and up (ciné-doudou), for 3-6 year olds, 7-12 year olds, and families
- School screenings: special programming for cycles 1, 2-3, and middle school, with educational support
- "Cartes blanches": programs entrusted to film personalities
- Nuit Blanche: a marathon evening of screenings until dawn, with a screening at Cinéma Juliet Berto and an outdoor drive-in at the Bastille
- Round tables, workshops, and meetings with filmmakers
- Re-screenings at Cinéma Le Club of programs shown outdoors
A popular and friendly event
With nearly 10,000 spectators each year, the festival is a must-attend event of the Grenoble summer. The free outdoor screenings at the Jardin de Ville, accessible to all, create a warm and festive atmosphere. For nearly fifty years, filmmakers, film professionals, and the general public have gathered in Grenoble to share their passion for short films under the stars.
Festival du Film court de Grenoble — edition 2026
The 49th edition of the Festival du Film court en plein air de Grenoble will take place from June 24 to 27, 2026, at the Cinéma Juliet Berto and outdoors at the Jardin de Ville. The call for films is open until March 4, 2026. The international general competition will present short films in fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental categories, with free outdoor screenings at dusk.
49th edition — June 2026
The Festival du Film court en plein air de Grenoble returns for its 49th edition from June 24 to 27, 2026. Screenings will be held at the Cinéma Juliet Berto and outdoors at the Jardin de Ville in Grenoble, continuing the tradition established since 1978.
Call for Films
The call for films for the 49th edition was launched on November 5, 2025, and closes on March 4, 2026. Filmmakers can submit their short films via the platforms ShortFilmDepot and FilmFest. Short films of all genres (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental) completed after January 1, 2024, are eligible.
Expected Program
As every year, the 49th edition will offer:
- An international general competition with indoor and outdoor screenings
- Young audience screenings adapted for all ages, from 2.5 years old
- School screenings prior to the festival
- "Cartes blanches" and non-competition screenings
- The traditional Nuit Blanche of screenings until dawn
- Round tables, workshops, and meetings with filmmakers
- The award ceremony outdoors at Place d'Agier
Practical Information
Outdoor screenings at the Jardin de Ville are free and begin at dusk, around 10 PM. Screenings at the Cinéma Juliet Berto are accessible from 4 euros (under 14) and 7 euros full price. The complete program and official selection will be announced in spring 2026 on the Cinémathèque de Grenoble website.
Highlights Festival du Film court de Grenoble 2026
- 49th edition of the oldest short film festival in France
- From June 24 to 27, 2026 in Grenoble
- Free outdoor screenings at Jardin de Ville at dusk
- International general competition: fiction, documentary, animation, experimental
- Young audience screenings from 2.5 years old
- Nuit Blanche of screenings until dawn
- Call for films closes on March 4, 2026
- Award ceremony at Place d'Agier
Prices Festival du Film court de Grenoble 2026
Practical information — Festival du Film court de Grenoble
Dates and locations
- Period: Four days at the end of June (Wednesday to Saturday)
- Main venue: Cinéma Juliet Berto, Passage de l'Ancien Palais de Justice, 38000 Grenoble
- Outdoor screenings: Jardin de Ville, 38000 Grenoble (at dusk, around 10 PM)
- Re-screenings: Cinéma Le Club, Mon Ciné, Le Ciel
- Nuit Blanche: Cinéma Juliet Berto and Bastille in Grenoble
Prices
- Outdoor screenings at Jardin de Ville: FREE
- Award ceremony at Place d'Agier: FREE
- Cinéma Juliet Berto — Full price: 7 euros
- Cinéma Juliet Berto — Reduced price: 5.50 euros (under 26, over 65, students, job seekers)
- Cinéma Juliet Berto — Under 14: 4 euros
- 6-screening pass: 30 euros
- Nuit Blanche: 10 euros
Access
- By tram: Lines A, B, and D — stop Hubert Dubedout - Maison du Tourisme; Line B — stop Notre-Dame Musée
- By bus: Lines C1, C3, C4, C8, C11, C12, 40, T83, 84, 86 — stop Victor Hugo; Lines 15, 16, 18, 24, C9, 80 — stop Verdun Préfecture
- By bike: Racks available near the screening venues
- By car: Vaucanson Parking or Philippeville Parking near the historic center
Contact
- Cinémathèque de Grenoble: 4 rue Hector Berlioz, 38000 Grenoble
- Phone: 04 76 54 43 51
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10 AM-12:30 PM and 2 PM-5:30 PM
Accessibility
- Cinéma Juliet Berto and Jardin de Ville are accessible to people with reduced mobility
- Payment by credit card and cash accepted
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Jardin de Ville & Cinéma Juliet Berto
Jardin de Ville, 38000 Grenoble