First Short Festival

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Arts & CultureYaounde
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFirst Short's defining feature is its scope
Language["fr"]Currency: XAF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

First Short Festival in Yaounde

First Short Festival is a pan-African festival for school-produced short films, fiction, documentary and animation up to thirty minutes, created in 2014 in Yaounde by the CINEVISION Association. Its twelfth edition ran April 22 to 25, 2026, awarding the Stylo d'or across categories including best film school and reserving a separate prize, the Stylo d'or de l'espoir, for the best film with no school affiliation.

First Short Festival exists for a category of filmmaking most festivals treat as a stepping stone rather than a destination: short films made by students, none running longer than thirty minutes including credits.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

First Short's defining feature is its scope: entries are capped at thirty minutes and restricted to school-connected productions, a deliberately narrow focus that larger general film festivals do not replicate

02

The mystery stays covered

Its award structure follows that logic closely, including a best film school category alongside individual craft awards, plus the Stylo d'or de l'espoir, reserved specifically for the best film made without any film-school backing, giving independent and self-taught young filmmakers formal recognition separate from institutionally trained competitors

03

The city starts moving

Organised by the CINEVISION Association with Ministry of Arts and Culture backing since 2014, it functions as a genuine pipeline event for emerging African filmmaking talent rather than a general cinema showcase

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

First Short Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Yaounde, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

First Short's defining feature is its scope: entries are capped at thirty minutes and restricted to school-connected productions, a deliberately...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use Yaounde transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart-casual suits daytime screenings and panels; something slightly dressier works for the closing award ceremony, without needing full formal wear.

Safety

At First Short Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Yaounde, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["fr"] · XAF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map3.87 N, 11.52 EOpen in Google Maps

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Nearest airportNSI — Yaoundé Nsimalen
TransportUse Yaounde transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Yaounde, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Yaounde via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Yaounde, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual suits daytime screenings and panels; something slightly dressier works for the closing award ceremony, without needing full formal wear.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Cameroon and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is First Short Festival?

First Short Festival is listed for Past edition: 22–25 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does First Short Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Yaounde, Cameroon. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLfirstshort.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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