Brussels Short Film Festival
Brussels, Belgium
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Carcosian Film Night
Brussels, Belgium · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Brussels, Belgium
37
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- 1 documented risk signal
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Overview
Carcosian Film Night is a year-round short film festival based in Brussels that began in 2023 and has grown from an initial screening at Cinéma Galeries into a recurring event at venues across Belgium. It is notable for its focus on dark, intense, and sometimes socially relevant shorts at the edges of the occult, folk horror, cosmic horror, and Lovecraftian genres, making it a niche but distinctive presence in the fantastic-film circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
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