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Canal+ ends 38-year sponsorship of Clermont-Ferrand short film festival

festival-fair · 2026-07-03

Canal+ has ended its 38-year partnership with the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, the world's largest short film festival. The festival is now in talks with Arte and France Télévisions to secure new funding.

Key facts

  • Canal+ ended its 38-year sponsorship of the Clermont-Ferrand short film festival.
  • The festival is the largest short film festival in the world.
  • The festival is in discussions with Arte and France Télévisions for new support.

Entities

Institutions

  • Canal+
  • Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
  • Arte
  • France Télévisions

Locations

  • Clermont-Ferrand
  • France

Sources