Antwerp International Short Film Festival
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The Antwerp International Short Film Festival in Kalmthout, Belgium is an independent live screening festival devoted to short films from around the world. It is notable for its broad selection across international, Belgian, documentary, and animation categories, plus special awards for Flemish-spoken and Dutch-language films, and it welcomes work up to 50 minutes in length.[1][4]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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