The official competition separates European productions from French cinema.
Until 2012, the " Cocotte-minute " competition screened films inferior to six minutes.
Since 2013, the " OVNI " competition (UFO competition) rewards the uniqueness and creativity of films included in a special programme.

There are also special screenings and themed screenings such as the "Made in Breizh", that is to say films produced and/or directed in Brittany.
Besides the competitions, the Midnight Show section is dedicated to the genre movies, the Brest Off section also presents the audience with several genres since 1993.
The Panorama Animation is dedicated to European animation films.
Three or four programmes are dedicated to the young audience (starting age two).
The official competition separates European productions from French cinema. Until 2012, the " Cocotte-minute " competition screened films inferior to six minutes. Since 2013, the " OVNI " competition (UFO competition) rewards the uniqueness and creativity of films included in a special programme.
There are also special screenings and themed screenings such as the "Made in Breizh", that is to say films produced and/or directed in Brittany. Besides the competitions, the Midnight Show section is dedicated to the genre movies, the Brest Off section also presents the audience with several genres since 1993. The Panorama Animation is dedicated to European animation films. Three or four programmes are dedicated to the young audience (starting age two).
Brest European Short Film Festival