Court Métrange
Court Métrange – Festival international du court métrage étrange, insolite et fantastique
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Strange, unusual and fantastic short films form the core of Court Métrange in Rennes, France. Organised by the Unis Vers Sept Arrivé association, the festival combines an international competition with a separate programme for young audiences. Its Méliès d’argent recognises a European fantastic short and qualifies the winner for the Méliès d’or competition. Professional meetings, masterclasses and exhibitions extend the programme beyond screenings.
The association also takes genre cinema to audiences outside the festival through its Métrange Nomade touring programme and runs film education activities. The dates for the 22nd edition are 29 September–4 October 2026, with screenings at the Pathé cinema in Rennes.
Country
France
Focus
Fantasy, Horror
Categories
Short
Awards and prizes
The festival awards the Court Métrange Grand Prix for direction in the international competition, the Méliès d’argent for a European fantastic short of up to 25 minutes, the Shadowz prize, and audience awards, including awards from young audiences. The Méliès d’argent winner qualifies for the Méliès d’or competition. The Grand Prix includes support in audiovisual services.
Festival rules
The 2026 competition accepts films from directors and producers worldwide, completed after 1 January 2025 and no longer than 40 minutes. Non-English-language films require English subtitles; French subtitles are requested where possible. Selected filmmakers supply screening copies, separate subtitle files, a synopsis, stills and director information.
Contacts
- courtmetrange.eu
- contact@courtmetrange.eu — General enquiries
- Bâtiment Creative Seeds, 3679 Boulevard des Alliés, 35510 Cesson-Sévigné, France — Festival office
- festhome.com — Film submissions and regulations