Afrodite Shorts
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Afrodite Shorts is a Rome-based short film festival organized by Donne nell’Audiovisivo-Women in Film Italy, created to promote women working in audiovisual media and to discover new women filmmakers. It is notable as a leading Italian showcase for short films made by women or centered on women’s issues, and it presents live screenings in Rome with awards for categories such as best short, best international short, and best short on women’s issues.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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