BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
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Brighton Fringe Short Film Programme
Brighton, United Kingdom · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Brighton, United Kingdom
30
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Brighton Fringe Short Film Programme is a newer short-film strand within the broader Brighton Fringe, launched to expand the festival’s film offerings and give filmmakers with shorter works a place in the event.[1] It is notable for spotlighting underrepresented voices through dedicated categories such as LGBTQ+, women and gender minority, global majority, and disability shorts, and it screens films under 15 minutes as part of Brighton Fringe in Brighton, United Kingdom.[1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
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- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
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