Cannes Independent Shorts is an international competition for short films of all genres from talented short filmmakers. Our main goal is to find talented filmmakers from all around the world who stand out for having something to communicate through art and help them promote their work. Our purpose is to celebrate, inspire and support the next generation of filmmakers and artists, from around the World, so that they can go on to have illustrious careers in filmmaking. Do not miss our competition!

Awards & Prizes

Best Indie Short
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animation
Best Experimental
Best Comedy
Best Music Video
Best Student Film
Best Director
Best Producer
Best Composer
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Script

Rules & Terms

Film and script projects must have been completed in the last 4 years.
Applicants must hold all the rights for submission.
The festival will only communicate with the submitter of the project.
Entry fees are not refundable.

17 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Marc Faucher

    Great suprise - Une belle surprise pour lequipe.
    Merci!

    December 2024
    Helpful
  • Bruce Smith

    Thank you Cannes for looking at D,W,A and giving my screenplay the notification that you have,and for letting your judgment be for the writers who give there talent for the world to see.
    Bruce Smith.

    December 2024
    Helpful
  • davide catinari

    I'd like to thank the Jury of Cannes Independent Shorts for the award given to "The Missing Boys" as "Best Documentary Short".
    Davide Catinari

    October 2024
    Helpful
  • Lisa Whealy


    The Cannes Independent Shorts Festival provided an excellent festival experience.

    Despite the process being an online experience, we were updated on new information and requirements, helping me feel like a part of the entire experience, even as a new filmmaker.

    October 2024
    Helpful
  • Mirijam Verena Jeremic

    Thank you so much for choosing Pink City Film! We are very happy about and also we enjoyed being part of your festival.

    July 2024
    Helpful