Ultrashorts Film Festival
Uppsala, Sweden
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Arctic Light Filmfestival
Kiruna, Sweden · Est. 1991 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Kiruna, Sweden
61
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 35 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Overview
The theme of the films submitted must thematically depict issues related to the environment, sustainability and/or the environment. The films must be shot in the defined geographical area. Which is; Norway: Finnmark, Troms (incl.. Svalbard) and Nordland Finland: Lapland, North Ostrobothnia, North Karelia and Kainuu Sweden: Norrbotten and Västerbotten Iceland Greenland Russia: Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, Nenets, Komi and Karelia Canada: Yukon, Northwest Territory, Nunavut USA: Alaska
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+26 pts)
- 35 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1991
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