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21st International A.S.T.O. Short Film Festival

Patras, Greece · Est. 2005 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record

Tier BTrusted
Patras, Greece
65
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  • No physical screenings
  • 21 years of verifiable history
  • 3 verified pro signals

Overview

For the past 21 years, the Short Films Team of "A.S.T.O. - We Communicate" has been proudly organizing the Short Film Festival, which, for the last 9 years, has grown into an international event. Thousands of filmmakers from around the world submit their work each year, making it a vibrant celebration of global creativity. The festival takes the form of an open-air cinema, held in Patras, Greece, offering a unique and inviting atmosphere. It is entirely organized by volunteers, all members of the association, and attendance is always free to the public. This year’s event will be structured in three parts, with film screenings taking place over three consecutive evenings: - Part A - Global Creators (JUNE 18, 2026) - Part B - Greek Creators (JUNE 19, 2026) - Part C - Short Films for Children and Youngsters (JUNE 20, 2026) The festival aims to showcase as many films as possible within the available time, taking into account the unique nature of an open-air cinema. -------------------------------------------------------------- Η Ομάδα Ταινιών Μικρού Μήκους του Α.Σ.Τ.Ο. - Επικοινωνούμε διοργανώνει εδώ και 21 χρόνια το Φεστιβάλ Ταινιών Μικρού Μήκους, το οποίο τα τελευταία 9 χρόνια έχει αποκτήσει διεθνή χαρακτήρα, με χιλιάδες δημιουργούς να στέλνουν τις ταινίες τους από κάθε γωνιά του κόσμου. Το φεστιβάλ πραγματοποιείται σε μορφή ανοιχτού κινηματογράφου και φιλοξενείται στην πόλη της Πάτρας. Η διοργάνωση βασίζεται εξ ολοκλήρου στην εθελοντική προσφορά των μελών του συλλόγου, ενώ η συμμετοχή του κοινού είναι πάντα δωρεάν. Η φετινή διοργάνωση θα περιλαμβάνει τρία μέρη, με τις προβολές των ταινιών να πραγματοποιούνται σε 3 διαδοχικές ημέρες: - Μέρος Α - Δημιουργοί από όλο τον κόσμο (18 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 2026) - Μέρος Β - Έλληνες δημιουργοί (19 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 2026) - Μέρος Γ - Ταινίες Μικρού Μήκους για Παιδία και Νέους (20 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΥ 2026) Στόχος του φεστιβάλ είναι να προβάλει όσο το δυνατόν περισσότερες ταινίες, αξιοποιώντας τον διαθέσιμο χρόνο που επιτρέπει η ιδιαίτερη μορφή του ανοιχτού κινηματογράφου.

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+30 pts)

  • 21 years of verifiable history
  • 3 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Documented history with archived programs
  • Has FilmFreeway community ratings

Festival Details

Founded

2005

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Avg. rating

3.8/ 5

Reviews

16

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  • Filmmaker

    Very pleased to have been selected. Thank you!

  • Filmmaker

    Damien Michael Aulsberry

  • Filmmaker

    A festival made by people willing to promote culture in the city of Patras. Great hospitality and heartwarming communication!

  • Filmmaker

    Ευχαριστώ πολύ για όλα . Εύχομαι την επόμενη φορά να μπορώ να σας επισκεφτώ.

  • Filmmaker

    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the organizers of the 21st International A.S.T.O. Short Film Festival for selecting my film “Dysharmonia” for this year's edition. A.S.T.O. is a remarkable festival with a unique atmosphere, created by people whose passion and respect for short cinema are evident in every aspect of the event. My sincere thanks to the entire team for their professionalism, dedication, and for continuing to build a festival that remains an important platform for filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike. I am grateful for the opportunity to present “Dysharmonia” among this year’s selected films. Congratulations on another successful edition of the festival.

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Legitimacy Score65/100
TierTier B
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway3.8★ · 16

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