Courts Mais Trash

Courts Mais Trash

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Courts Mais Trash focuses on independent and underground short films that sit outside conventional distribution circuits. Based in Brussels since 2005, it encourages do-it-yourself filmmaking, political irreverence and creative experimentation. Its recurring programmes include Born 2 Be Cheap for low-budget films, Courts Mais Trash Deluxe for better-funded productions, and Female Trouble for feminist themes. Audiences choose the competition winners, and the festival also presents school screenings and professional events for young filmmakers.

The 21st edition runs alongside Queer Mais Trash, the LGBTQIA+ programme established in 2019. The 2026 festival dates are 20–26 November, with screenings at Espace Magh on 20–22 November and Les Riches-Claires on 24–26 November.

Country

Belgium

Categories

Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student

Dates

20 November 2026 — 26 November 2026

Awards and prizes

Audience awards recognise the best national film, international film, low-budget film (Born 2 Be Cheap), queer film and Belgian student film.

Festival rules

Independent, self-produced films of any duration are eligible; higher-budget work has a separate Courts Mais Trash Deluxe selection. Entries may be submitted by the filmmaker or production company, and entrants must be at least 18. Multiple entries are permitted. Films must be in their original language with French and/or English subtitles, and must be produced within 48 months before the festival opens. Selected filmmakers provide an H264 or ProRes screening copy, a synopsis, a short biography and a representative image. Selected representatives receive festival accreditation. Submission grants the organiser non-exclusive, free use of trailers and stills worldwide for three years after enrolment, plus promotional excerpts of up to one minute for the same period.

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