The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival is an annual international film festival held in Clermont-Ferrand, France, dedicated to short films. It was established in 1979 and has grown to become the most important film festival in France after Cannes in terms of audience, and the first in terms of attendance. The festival also hosts a Short Film Market, which gathers around 4,000 industry professionals. It is accredited by the FIAPF and affiliated with prestigious awards such as the César, European Film Awards, Oscar, BAFTA, and BIFA.