Un Festival C'est Trop Court !
The European Short Film Festival in Nice
2026
About C'est Trop Court
C'est Trop Court — edition 2026
The 26th edition of the Nice European Short Film Festival takes place from October 2nd to 9th, 2026, under the theme "Traveler in Trance": migration, the Mediterranean, and exploration. It kicks off on October 2nd with a free outdoor evening at Le 109. Four competitions (European, Animation, Experience, Local Shorts) will alternate with a tribute to Tony Gatlif, featuring Gadjo Dilo, Exils, and Latcho Drom on the big screen.
Highlights C'est Trop Court 2026
- Free outdoor opening night at Le 109, Friday, October 2nd
- Tribute to Tony Gatlif: Gadjo Dilo (October 3rd), Exils and Latcho Drom (October 4th)
- Masterclass with Delphine Mantoulet, Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 PM
- Preview screening of Mauvaise Étoile at the Rialto, Wednesday, October 7th at 8:00 PM
- Carte blanche for the L'Alternativa festival, October 6th and 9th
- Closing ceremony and awards presentation at the Variétés, Friday, October 9th at 7:00 PM
Programme C'est Trop Court 2026
Friday, October 2nd, 2026 — Opening Night (free admission, outdoor event · Le 109)
- 4:45 PM — Roundtable: "Artists and Mobility: The Narrative in Question," with Sarah Andrieu and Christian Rinaudo · Performance Hall
- 5:30 PM — Doors open and dance performance by Amal Alnabwany, Déracinement · Chapel Forecourt / Entre-Pont
- From 6:00 PM — Mediation and discussion booth: "Deconstructing Myths About Migration," until late evening
- 7:30 PM — Live Gypsy dance performance by the Tzigabahan troupe
- 7:45 PM — Official opening remarks by the UFCTC team · Chapel Forecourt
- 8:00 PM — Grand outdoor screening · Chapel Forecourt
- Late evening — Raï'n B concert (PANDA / UCA) · Frigo 16
- During the day: Forum exhibitions (1 PM–5 PM), La Station (2 PM–7 PM), L'Image Satellite (Grande halle, from 12 PM); solidarity village, official festival shop, bar, and snacks
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Migration in the Mediterranean · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 2:00 PM — European Competition, program 1 · Belmondo
- 2:00 PM — Experience Competition, program 1 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 4:00 PM — Documentary, program 3 · Belmondo
- 4:00 PM — Animation Competition, program 1 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 6:00 PM — Feature film: Gadjo Dilo · Belmondo
- 6:00 PM — Local Shorts Competition, program 1 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 8:00 PM — Scopitone, music video program · 109 Entre-Pont
- 9:00 PM — Short film battle: Pitch it! · 109 Entre-Pont
- 10:30 PM — Pitch it! Party · 109 Entre-Pont
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
- 2:00 PM — European Competition, program 3 · Belmondo
- 2:00 PM — Masterclass with Delphine Mantoulet · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 4:00 PM — Feature film: Exils · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 4:00 PM — European Competition, program 2 · Belmondo
- 6:00 PM — Nice Dance Film: Dance shorts · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 6:00 PM — European Competition, program 4 · Belmondo
- 7:30 PM — Feature film: Latcho Drom · Variétés
- 8:30 PM — Local Shorts Competition, program 2 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 8:30 PM — European Competition, program 5 · Belmondo
Monday, October 5th, 2026
- 4:00 PM — Experience Competition, program 2 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 4:30 PM — European Competition, program 6 · Belmondo
- 6:00 PM — Local Shorts Competition, program 3 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 6:30 PM — Health Cinema: Health-themed shorts · Belmondo
- 7:00 PM — European Competition, program 7 · Variétés
- 8:30 PM — Animation Competition, program 2 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 8:30 PM — Local Shorts Competition, program 1 · Belmondo
- 9:00 PM — European Competition, program 8 · Variétés
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
- 4:30 PM — Documentary, program 1 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 4:30 PM — Migration in the Mediterranean · Belmondo
- 6:00 PM — Carte blanche: L'Alternativa Festival · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 6:30 PM — Local Shorts Competition, program 2 · Belmondo
- 7:00 PM — European Competition, program 4 · Variétés
- 8:30 PM — Animation Competition, program 1 · Belmondo
- 9:00 PM — European Competition, program 2 · Variétés
- 9:00 PM — Short film battle: evening session · 109 Pop-Up Room
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
- 4:00 PM — Experience Competition, program 3 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 4:00 PM — European Competition, program 8 · Belmondo
- 6:00 PM — Animation Competition, program 2 · Belmondo
- 6:00 PM — Experience Competition, program 1 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 7:00 PM — European Competition, program 5 · Variétés
- 8:00 PM — Preview screening: Mauvaise Étoile · Rialto
- 8:30 PM — Experience Competition, program 2 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 9:00 PM — European Competition, program 6 · Variétés
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
- Daytime — Nice Short Meeting, professional day by accreditation: "Writing, Producing, and Directing in the Age of the Humanizer" · CCI Nice
- 4:00 PM — European Competition, program 7 · Belmondo
- 6:00 PM — Documentary, program 2 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 6:00 PM — Nice Dance Film: Dance shorts · Belmondo
- 7:00 PM — European Competition, program 1 · Variétés
- 8:00 PM — Local Shorts Competition, program 3 · Belmondo
- 8:30 PM — Experience Competition, program 3 · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 9:00 PM — European Competition, program 3 · Variétés
- 10:30 PM — Scopitone, music video program · 109 Pop-Up Room
Friday, October 9th, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Carte blanche: L'Alternativa Festival · 109 Pop-Up Room
- 7:00 PM — Closing ceremony and awards presentation · Variétés
- 9:00 PM — Dance battle · 109 Frigo 16
Program as published by the organizers (2026 schedule from September 18th and opening night page from September 24th). Details of the films in each competition program can be found in the official selection and the festival catalog.
Prices C'est Trop Court 2026
Practical information — C'est Trop Court
Access
The festival takes place in several venues in Nice (06000): Le 109, Cinémathèque de Nice, MAMAC, Villa Arson, Cinéma Mercury, Rialto.
- By tram: Line 1, Garibaldi stop (Le 109) or Masséna stop.
- By train: Nice-Ville station, then tram or bus.
- By plane: Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, then tram L2.
Prices
Festival passes and individual tickets available. Reduced rates for students and job seekers. Some free screenings.
Contact
- Website: www.nicefilmfestival.com/ufctc
- Instagram: @unfestivalcesttropcourt
A festival dedicated to young European creation
Created in 2000 by the Héliotrope association, Un Festival C'est Trop Court! was born from the desire to promote films under one hour and to highlight young European cinematic creation. In over twenty-five years of existence, the festival has established itself as a benchmark event for short films in France, attracting filmmakers, film industry professionals, and cinephiles from around the world to Nice every autumn.
Competition sections
The festival is structured around several demanding competitive sections:
- European Competition: selection of films produced and/or co-produced in Europe, all categories combined
- Shorts from Here: films shot and/or produced in the Sud region and Corsica, promoting local creation
- Experience: competition dedicated to experimental films, video art, and new cinema
- Animation: competition reserved for films from European animation schools
Emblematic venues in Nice
The festival takes over the most beautiful cultural venues in Nice for its screenings and events: the Cinémathèque de Nice, Le 109 (contemporary culture hub), the MAMAC (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art), the Villa Arson, the Cinéma Mercury, the Rialto, and La Passerelle. This diversity of venues allows the festival to reach varied audiences and to anchor short films in the cultural life of Nice.
Masterclasses, meetings, and special evenings
Beyond screenings, Un Festival C'est Trop Court! offers a rich program of masterclasses with established filmmakers, professional meetings, round tables, and themed special evenings. Each year, a guest country is honored with a panorama of its short film production. In 2024, Greece was the guest country for the 24th edition.
A springboard for tomorrow's filmmakers
The festival plays an essential role as a springboard for young European filmmakers. Many directors who have passed through the competition have gone on to have international careers. The partnership with Université Côte d'Azur and film schools strengthens this training and discovery dimension, making Un Festival C'est Trop Court! a place of transmission and sharing for the rising generations of European cinema.
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