Clermont Ferrand 2025
Screen UK Industry will be at the UK Stand in Clermont Ferrand to celebrate UK films and co-productions in official selection, showcase our incredible talent and services, and help international professionals connect with the UK screen sector.
Managing the stand are BFI NETWORK and the British Council and we are pleased to be joined by Creative Scotland, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Northern Ireland Screen, the Scottish Documentary Institute and Doc Society.
We’re also pleased that representatives from the following UK Short Festivals will also be in attendance: Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Bolton Short Film Festival, Encounters Short Film Festival, Exit 6 Short Film Festival, Glasgow Short film Festival, London Short Film Festival and film festival strategist Festival Formula.
ScreenUK Industry aims to be inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any enquiries related to accessibility or need assistance, please get in touch by email (films@britishcouncil.org)
MEET WITH US
To meet with our host organisations and representatives from our UK Short Film Festival partners at the UK Short Film Stand, please scroll down to find our schedule below and dedicated date and time that each organisation will be present on the stand. If you wish to set up an individual meeting outside of these times, please contact the representative directly through the festivals industry channels.
You can also join us at our dedicated Meet & Greet on Tues 4 Feb, 12pm!
Image: The poster for the 47th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival by director and illustrator Marie Larrivé.
Where To Find Us
UK Short Film
Stand D2
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market
Gymnase Jean-&-Honoré-Fleury
Rue Abbé-de-l’Épée (behind Maison de la Culture)
For more information
Contact UsEvents Schedule
09:30 - 13:00
British Council | Glasgow Short Film Festival
14:00 - 18:00
Scottish Documentary Institute
12:00 - 13:00
Meet & Greet
Join your UK Short Film stand hosts and partner organisations for a friendly hour dedicated to fostering new international connections and future collaborations.
09:30 - 12:00
British Council | BFI NETWORK | Bolton Short Film Festival Festival Formula | Exit 6 Short Film Festival
14:00 - 18:00
British Council | London Short Film Festival
09:30 - 13:00
BFI NETWORK | British Council | Aesthetica Film Festival
14:00 - 18:00
British Council | BFI Doc Society
09:30 - 13:00
BFI NETWORK | Ffilm Cymru Wales
14:00 - 18:00
BFI NETWORK I Ffilm Cymru Wales
Meet The Experts
BFI NETWORK
Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK exists to support and develop talented early career screenwriters, directors and producers. We collaborate with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide funding for short films, support for the development of first features, as well as a range of professional and creative development programmes.
Enquire NowBRITISH COUNCIL
We celebrate the innovation, diversity, creativity and excellence of UK film around the world, and find opportunities for international collaboration.
In partnership with the BFI and funds from the National Lottery, we offer grants to help Short and Feature filmmakers, and XR creatives, travel to international events where their work is being screened. There is also a travel grant fund for international training labs, forums and markets.
Enquire NowFFILM CYMRU WALES
FFILM CYMRU WALES
Ffilm Cymru Wales is the development agency for Welsh film. We are dedicated to advancing and sustaining a strong film industry for Wales; one that we can all be proud to call our own
Enquire NowNORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN
Northern Ireland Screen is the national screen agency for Northern Ireland. We are committed to maximising the economic, cultural and educational value of the screen industries for the benefit of Northern Ireland.
Enquire NowDOC SOCIETY
The BFI Doc Society Fund supports and nurtures independent non-fiction projects by UK filmmakers and artists, prioritising expansive, cinematic, innovative director-led storytelling, with funding for Features, Short Films, Research & Development, and Immersive work.
Enquire NowSCOTTISH DOCUMENTARY INSTITUTE
Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) was established in 2004 to nurture documentary filmmakers and audiences, and to advocate for the unique and vital contribution of independent documentary to the film industry ecosystem and to our society.
Enquire NowFESTIVAL FORMULA
Festival Formula has 20+ years experience behind it after spotting a gap in the festival knowledge of filmmakers. Providing strategy and submissions support to filmmakers world-wide, they are a leading light and a trusted company.
Enquire NowAESTHETICA FILM FESTIVAL
One of the UK’s largest film festivals, Aesthetica takes place across the historic city of York (a UNESCO City of Media Arts). The official selection includes a mighty 300 shorts alongside a selection of features, VR & Immersive, and is the first UK film festival to include Video Games as part of its public programme.
Enquire NowBOLTON FILM FESTIVAL
Bolton Film Festival is the largest short film festival in the North West of England and amongst the leading short film festivals in the UK.
Enquire NowGLASGOW SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Since 2008 Glasgow Short Film Festival has been the leading short film event in Scotland. GSFF hosts an inclusive community of filmmakers and film lovers, showcasing ground-breaking works of visual storytelling. We nurture and inspire diverse forms of cinematic expression, in Scotland and around the world.
Enquire NowENCOUNTERS
Encounters is a globally renowned short film festival that takes place each September on the beautiful harbourside in Bristol, a UNESCO City of Film. Encounters is a qualifying festival for BAFTA, BIFA and the European Film Awards. Bristol’s spirit of radical independence is the foundation for an accessible and welcoming festival.
Enquire NowEXIT 6 FILM FESTIVAL
Exit 6 is a BIFA-qualifying short film festival that is also one of FilmFreeway’s Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals. The 2025 edition of the festival will be the 10th anniversary year, with a selection of national and international short films from different genres making up our programme.
Enquire NowEssential Info
UK Shorts and New Talent Catalogue 2025
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