Regard (film festival)
28th edition of Regard, 2024 | |
| Location | Saguenay, Quebec, Canada |
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| Founded | 1995 |
| Most recent | 2025 (29th edition) |
| Awards | Grand Prize, Canadian Grand Prize, Jury Prize |
| No. of films | ≈ 200 short films/year |
| Language | French, English |
| Website | festivalregard |
Regard – Saguenay International Short Film Festival (French: Festival Regard or Festival international du court métrage au Saguenay), also known as the Saguenay International Short Film Festival, or simply Regard (stylized as REGARD; lit. "Look"), is a short film festival taking place annually in March in the city of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1995 by Caravane Films Productions, it is one of the largest film festivals dedicated exclusively to short films in North America, and serves as both a gateway to the Americas for international short cinema and a launch pad for Canadian filmmakers seeking international recognition.
The festival has been Academy Award-qualifying since 2017, meaning winners of its top prizes are automatically eligible for Oscar nominations in the short film categories. It is also recognized by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI). The festival typically screens approximately 200 short films from over 50 countries during its five-day run and distributes over CAD$120,000 in prizes and grants to winning filmmakers.
Since 2024, Marie-Michèle Plante has served as the festival's general director.