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SMR13 FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU CINEMA INDEPENDANT

Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, France

Festival overview

About SMR13 FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU CINEMA INDEPENDANT

Physical film festival in Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, France with submission categories including Short Film and Feature film.

Festival is an international film event dedicated to discovering and promoting independent cinema in all its forms. Organized by the Association Française du Cinéma Indépendant (AFCI), the festival takes place in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, in the South of France, and brings together filmmakers, producers, actors, composers, technicians, and film enthusiasts who share a common goal: defending creative freedom.

Narrative films, documentaries, animated films, music videos, experimental works, and student productions make up a rich and eclectic selection open to all genres, cultures, and artistic sensibilities. SMR13 celebrates bold, creative, and independent filmmaking, regardless of budget, nationality, or experience.

Every selected film benefits from a theatrical screening and a genuine opportunity to engage with audiences and industry professionals. Beyond the competition itself, the festival is a place for exchange, networking, and discovery, where filmmakers can showcase their work under professional screening conditions and connect with the international independent film community.

Over the years, the festival has received the support and encouragement of numerous personalities from the French and international film industry, including John Carpenter, Francis Ford Coppola, Sean S. Cunningham, Patrice Leconte, Olivier Marchal, Gérard Krawczyk, Virginie Lemoine, and many other respected industry professionals. **Captivating.

Inspiring. Audacious.** Welcome to the SMR13 International Independent Film Festival.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Jun 1, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Apr 15, 2027
Notification Date
May 3, 2027
Festival Starts
Jun 10, 2027
Festival Ends
Jun 13, 2027
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+
  1. RULES Please read these rules carefully before submitting your film.

  2. FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION Article 1 The purpose of the festival is to promote independent cinema, a form of filmmaking developed outside traditional commercial production models.

  3. Article 2 The Selection Committee, whose members are appointed by the Association Française du Cinéma Indépendant (AFCI), the organizer of the festival, reviews all submitted films during the official submission period.

  4. Each film must be viewed by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the committee members and must obtain a minimum average score of ten (10) to be eligible for the Official Selection.

  5. At the end of the submission period, the committee meets to determine the Official Selection.

  6. The decisions of the Selection Committee are final and cannot be appealed.

  7. Article 3 The Festival Selection Committee may, at its sole discretion, create an Out-of-Competition Selection.

  8. Article 4 All films are treated equally, regardless of their country of origin, the nationality of their creators or crew members, or the ideas and opinions they express.

  9. No form of censorship is applied.

  10. However, films containing racist, xenophobic, homophobic, pornographic, hate

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

Short Film

Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include EUR 25 regular.

Current FeeEUR 25.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Feature film

Feature film (over 80 minutes). Feature films of all genres

Current FeeEUR 35.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 120 minutes
Category

Documentary film

Documentary film between 40 and 60 minutes

Current FeeEUR 35.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 60 minutes
Category

Music video clip

Music video clip currently lists a maximum runtime of 4 minutes. Listed fees include EUR 15 regular.

Current FeeEUR 15.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 4 minutes
Category

Student film

Student film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include EUR 15 regular.

Current FeeEUR 15.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Animated film

Animated film currently lists a maximum runtime of 60 minutes. Listed fees include EUR 25 regular.

Current FeeEUR 25.00Standard Fee
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 60 minutes