Courts d'un soir - Montreal international short film festival
Emerging or unverified festival
Courts d'un soir is Montreal’s festival dedicated to short-form creation, bringing together short films, series, and music videos in a single event. It is notable for being the first Montreal festival to unite these formats, for highlighting Canadian and international short works, and for its professional and audience-facing activities that have made it a recognized presence in the city’s film festival circuit, including Canadian Screen Award qualifying status.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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