San Sebastian International Film Festival
San Sebastián, Spain
100
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Calella Shorts Film Fest
Spain · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Spain
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Calella Shorts Film Fest is a short-film festival in Calella, Spain, created as a meeting point for young creators, film lovers, and audiovisual professionals. It is notable for emphasizing creativity, narrative innovation, and emerging talent, and it welcomes short films of all genres, including fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental works. [1] Its significance in the festival circuit comes from its role as a platform for new filmmakers and local student projects, helping connect Calella with wider film culture. [1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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