MegaCities-ShortDocs

🏆 AND THE AWARD WINNERS ARE...

Our professional jury has selected the 4 films that will receive awards at the 11th edition of MegacitiesShortdocs Festival!

These documentaries stood out for their powerful storytelling and their ability to capture urban challenges and innovative solutions.

👉 Swipe through to discover the 4 award-winning films.

A huge thank you to the hundreds of filmmakers from around the world who shared their stories with us this year – we absolutely loved discovering your films and can't wait to see what you create for next year's edition!

🎬 See you at the Festival de Cannes in May!

🎬 IT'S HERE ! THE OFFICIAL SELECTION

We are incredibly excited to present the 15 films selected for the Official Selection of the 11th edition of MegacitiesShortdocs Festival.

Our professional jury reviewed exceptional documentaries from all around the world and chose these 15 outstanding films.

Each one tells a powerful story about urban challenges, innovative solutions, and the people making change happen in cities worldwide.

👉 From this Official Selection, our jury will soon choose the 4 award winners – stay tuned.

Huge congratulations to every filmmaker in our Official Selection. Your work inspires us and will soon inspire audiences around the world.

🌍 Coming soon: Screenings across the globe this spring
🎬 Festival de Cannes presentation in May

Thank you for being part of this journey.

🎬 SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

What an incredible journey this has been. Thank you to every single filmmaker who submitted their work to the 11th edition of MegacitiesShortdocs!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we received over 250 films from 27 countries around the world. Even more exciting – we're welcoming 4 new countries to our festival family for the first time: the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Palestine, and Canada! 🌍

We can't wait to discover the stories you've captured, the ways you've told the tales of your cities – their challenges, their solutions, their incredible vitality and spirit. Every film represents a unique voice, a unique perspective on urban life, and we are honored that you chose to share your vision with us.

What happens now?

Our jury is diving into this remarkable collection of documentaries. They'll be working hard to prepare the official selection for our 11th edition and to choose the winners of our 4 prestigious awards.

Save the dates:
🌍 Spring 2026: Screenings worldwide
🎭 May 2026: Festival de Cannes!

The journey is just beginning. Stay tuned for the official selection announcement!

Thank you for being part of this adventure. Your stories matter. Your cities matter.

🚨 LAST CALL FOR FILM MAKERS : 2 WEEKS LEFT! 🚨

This is it. January 18th is just 14 days from now ! Your 4-min video could be seen all over the world and at .

The new year has begun, the holidays are behind us – no more excuses. If you've been sitting on footage of an inspiring urban solution, NOW is the time to finish it.

In 2 weeks, the submission portal closes for 2026.
Don't let your city's story go untold.

🎬 What you're competing for:
→ Financial awards
→ Red carpet moment at Cannes Film Festival
→ Global platform to inspire change
→ Path to feature documentary production

Your 4 minutes documentary could change everything.

⏰ Deadline: January 18th, 2026
📽️ Submit NOW: https://www.megacities-shortdocs.org/

🎬 ONE MONTH TO GO !

⏰ The clock is ticking... January 18th, 2026 is closer than you think!

Before the champagne pops and the new year begins, there's still time to share your vision of urban solutions with the world.

Your 4-minute ShortDoc could take you to the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival, win financial awards, and inspire cities globally.

The holidays are the perfect moment to finish editing, add those final touches, and hit submit !

✨ What awaits you:
→ Cannes Film Festival red carpet
→ Cash prizes
→ Worldwide screenings
→ Feature documentary opportunities

Your city has a story. We're waiting to hear it.

📽️ Submit now: https://www.megacities-shortdocs.org/

🎄 The holidays are coming... and so is our deadline !

With just over a month left until January 18th, 2026, now is the perfect time to finalize and submit your ShortDoc before the festive season gets too busy.

Don't let the holiday rush stop you from sharing your story about urban challenges and initiatives !

What's at stake:
🎥 An invitation to walk the red steps at Cannes Film Festival
💰 Financial awards
🌍 Global impact and screenings worldwide
📽️ Potential production for a feature documentary

Take advantage of the winter break to polish your 4-minute documentary and submit it before the countdown ends!

👉 Submit now: https://www.megacities-shortdocs.org/

Your city needs your voice. Don't miss out!

🎬 FILMMAKERS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT !

The deadline to submit your film to MegaCities-ShortDocs is fast approaching: January 18th, 2026.

Do you live in a city ?
Have you witnessed urban challenges or inspiring initiatives ? Grab your camera and tell your story in a 4-minute documentary !

What you can win:
✨ Financial awards
🎥 An invitation to the Cannes Film Festival to walk the famous red steps
🌍 The chance to be produced for a feature-length documentary
🏆 International recognition and screenings worldwide

Your story can inspire change. Don't miss this opportunity !

👉 Submit your film now: https://www.megacities-shortdocs.org/

🎬 MASTERCLASS : Comment réaliser votre ShortDoc

Vous avez une histoire à raconter sur la Métropole du Grand Paris ? Un défi urbain qui vous interpelle ? Une initiative citoyenne qui vous inspire ? Nous sommes là pour vous aider à la transformer en un court métrage documentaire (4 min) impactant !

📢 Merci à tous les participants des sessions de septembre pour leur enthousiasme et leur créativité.

⏰ CE SOIR, ne manquez pas la troisième et dernière masterclass d'octobre.

📅 BONNE NOUVELLE ! Nous organisons deux nouvelles séries de masterclass :
🔹 3 sessions en novembre
🔹 3 sessions en décembre

Ce que vous apprendrez :
✍️ ÉCRITURE : Comment structurer votre récit, choisir votre angle et captiver votre audience
🎥 TOURNAGE : Techniques de réalisation, captation en milieu urbain, conseils pratiques
✂️ MONTAGE : Donner du rythme, créer de l'impact et faire passer vos messages en 4 minutes

📧 Intéressé(e) ? Contactez-nous pour plus d'informations et pour vous inscrire : [email protected]

Ces masterclass s'adressent à tous les passionnés de vidéo et de solutions, que vous soyez étudiants, professionnels de l'audiovisuel, journalistes... Quel que soit votre niveau, nous vous accompagnerons pour donner vie à votre projet documentaire !

🎯 Votre objectif : Réaliser un court métrage documentaire de maximum 4 minutes sur les défis urbains et les solutions dans la Métropole du Grand Paris, et participer à notre 11ème édition internationale.

💫 Les opportunités :

Diffusion internationale
Sélection officielle
Prix et récompenses
Invitation au Festival de Cannes

⏳ Date limite de soumission des films : 18 janvier 2026

👉 Inscription au festival : www.megacities-shortdocs.org

Votre histoire mérite d'être racontée. Nous sommes impatients de vous accompagner dans cette aventure créative ! 🎥✨

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