Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
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CortoNero_noir short film competition
Naples, Italy · Est. 2018 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Naples, Italy
21
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
CortoNero_noir short film competition is a Naples-based festival founded in 2008 that is dedicated to noir and mystery storytelling. It is notable for its international reach, its links to local Campania film organizations, and its focus on short films that explore crime, detective, thriller, and related dark themes, including some gender-related works. The competition has become a recognized venue for showcasing high-quality, creative shorts in the Italian and international film festival circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2018
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Legitimacy Score21/100
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