Le Chouette Festival is an international film festival held annually in Rieux-Minervois, France, typically during the first weekend of October. The festival screens national, international, and animated short films ranging from 2 to 45 minutes in length, catering to an audience aged 11 and up. Established in 2020, it features various competitive sections including French-speaking and non-French-speaking films, animation, comedy, and a "Frissons" (thrills) session. Films submitted in non-French languages are required to have subtitles in either French or English. The festival presents numerous awards, including jury prizes, audience awards, and specific accolades for direction, acting, animation, and original music.