At the same time a springboard, a place of learning, a gateway to cinema, a breeding ground for encounters, the short film is considered in many respects as a laboratory and a field for exploring possibilities without too much commercial pressure from the of certain essential players in the film industry, starting with producers and distributors.
While the opportunity, particularly for overseas directors, to shoot a feature film is becoming increasingly rare, budding creators and the talents of tomorrow are turning more to short films which have become real playgrounds. Consequence : short film festivals abound everywhere. A wave on which the Saint-Pierre short film festival has been riding since 2016, initiated by the Films du quai association and at the origin of which is Armand Dauphin, Reunion producer and director of film festivals in Reunion, major organizer of this festival.
Saint-Pierre, capital of cinema
This short film festival in Saint-Pierre, capital of the south of Reunion Island, but also the capital of cinema with in particular the International Cinema Festival which has just celebrated its 30thth edition, is in its 9thth edition. Sponsored this year by actor Laurent Gourmelon, it offers more than fifty short films in its program, including 7 competition programs made up of films from Belgium, Algeria, Canada, Afghanistan, Mauritius, New Caledonia, mainland France and many other countries. At the end of each session, spectators will have the opportunity to vote for the Audience Award.
Free outdoor sessions to allow access to all audiences
In addition to out-of-competition films, this new edition also offers meetings between directors and film industry professionals with the public as well as workshops and events. In addition, free outdoor sessions with cartoons and comedies will be shown, allowing access to all audiences.
In short, the Saint-Pierre short film festival is the festival of short cinema for five days with the climax of the closing session being the public screening of the Reunion film “ Pardon » by Reunionese directors Farah Tagauly and Annaëlle Maillot, in the presence of the film team. A major cinematographic event rich in screenings and meetings which, without a doubt, should live up to the mission in the service of creative diversity that the festival organization has set itself.
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9th edition of the Saint-Pierre short film festival
From November 29 to December 3, 2024
Coffee Grinder Area (Outdoor)
Fangourin Cinema (Petite-Ile)
Cinema Moulin à Café (Ravine des Cabris)
Stade Gilbert Delgord / Plein-Air (Etang-Salé)
97432 Saint-Pierre – Reunion
Information and program: www.festivaldufilmcourt.re
Tel: 0262 32 62 37 or 0262 32 62 38
