Courts Mais Trash
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Courts Mais Trash is an annual Brussels festival founded in 2005 that champions independent, underground, political, and offbeat short films that often fall outside conventional distribution circuits. It is notable for its strong DIY and alternative identity, its large program of roughly 100 or more films, and its role as a key showcase for boundary-pushing cinema in Brussels, often opening the city’s film season and drawing thousands of attendees. [1][2][3][5]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 20 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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