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REGARD - Festival international du court métrage au Saguenay

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REGARD – Saguenay International Short Film Festival is one of the most important short film festivals in North America. Each year, the event, which was founded in 1995 in Saguenay,  presents around 200 international and Quebec short films. REGARD is a gateway to the Americas for short films and an international launch pad for Canadian cinema.

REGARD is now part of the festivals which provide access to the OSCAR® for the short film (Academy qualifying festivals for the Short Film Awards). In collaboration with many partners, the Festival hosts an international competition in which more than $120 000 of grants and services are given to the winning filmmakers.

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REGARD is one of the main short film festivals in North America. Founded in 1995 in Saguenay, it is the gateway to the Americas for short films and an international launching pad for Quebec cinema. Recognized by the Oscars and FIPRESCI, it presents an average of 200 films from more than 50 countries and awards nearly $120,000 in prizes and scholarships. Its festive atmosphere and the quality of its programming have made it an unmissable event for national and international film buffs.

Schedule

31st edition (March 18 - 22 2026)

Period of operation

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REGARD is one of the main short film festivals in North America. Founded in 1995 in Saguenay, it is the gateway to the Americas for short films and an international launching pad for Quebec cinema. Recognized by the Oscars and FIPRESCI, it presents an average of 200 films from more than 50 countries and awards nearly $120,000 in prizes and scholarships. Its festive atmosphere and the quality of its programming have made it an unmissable event for national and international film buffs.

Schedule

31st edition (March 18 - 22 2026)

Period of operation

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