Fernando Di Leo Short Film Festival
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The Fernando Di Leo Short Film Festival is an annual short-film event in San Ferdinando di Puglia, Italy, created to honor filmmaker Fernando Di Leo, a native of the town known for his noir and poliziottesco work. It is notable for combining screenings of national and international shorts with cultural events, workshops, and meetings, and for positioning itself as an independent festival that promotes cinematic creativity while highlighting the Valle dell’Ofanto region.[1][3]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
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