Cork International Film Festival
Cork, Ireland
100
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Big Shots
Ireland · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Ireland
30
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Big Shots is a bi-monthly film night in Ireland that screens very short films, with a strict runtime limit of 10 minutes. It is notable for its broad, open selection policy—accepting narrative shorts, music and dance videos, documentaries, fine art, and experimental work—and for ending the year with an annual Christmas awards ceremony.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
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Legitimacy Score30/100
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