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Aosta, Italy · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Bref International Short Film Festival is Aosta’s first festival devoted entirely to short films and is organized by AIACE VDA. It is notable for showcasing international short films across fiction, animation, and documentary, while also emphasizing emerging voices, inclusivity, and socially engaged programming; in the regional and wider festival circuit, it stands out as a new platform for short-form cinema in Valle d’Aosta.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2023
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