Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
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DAN.CIN.FEST Short Dance Film Competition
Saint-Etienne, France · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Saint-Etienne, France
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
DAN.CIN.FEST Short Dance Film Competition is a Saint-Étienne-based international festival dedicated to societal dance films, where choreography and cinema are combined to address contemporary social issues. It is notable for its annual themed competition, its inclusive programming of screenings, discussions, workshops, and participatory projects, and its role in supporting artists working at the intersection of dance and film. The festival awards short dance films from around the world and circulates winning works through its partner-festival network, giving it visibility within the international dance-film circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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