Animafest Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Adria Shorts
Croatia · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Croatia
12
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- Monthly festival pattern - classic award mill indicator
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
Overview
Adria Shorts is a hybrid international short film festival based in Zadar, Croatia, combining monthly online competition with an annual in-person event and awards ceremony. It is notable for its open, international submission model and for spotlighting short films across fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental categories, helping promote emerging filmmakers and the short-form format in Croatia and beyond.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-40 pts)
- Monthly festival pattern - classic award mill indicator
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
9
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