Cairo International Film Festival - Short Film Competition
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Cairo International Film Festival’s Short Film Competition is the festival’s short-form showcase, held under CIFF, one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the Arab world and Africa. It is notable for presenting fiction, non-fiction, animation, and experimental shorts of up to 30 minutes, and for awarding the Youssef Chahine Award for Best Short Film, with the winning film eligible for Academy Award consideration in the short-film categories.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 47 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cairo Opera House
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1979
Venue
Cairo Opera House
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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