Awesome Con Short Film Festival
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The Awesome Con Short Film Festival is an annual short-film event held at Awesome Con in Washington, DC, presented by Astray Productions. It is notable for screening indie short films from around the world in a fan-focused convention setting, with genres including comedy, drama, horror, action, science fiction, animation, documentary, and web series. Its significance comes from combining festival-style curation with a large pop-culture audience, giving filmmakers exposure inside one of the United States’ biggest comic-con events.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 12 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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