Vienna Shorts
Vienna, Austria
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Festival of Nations
Austria · Est. 2014 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Austria
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 12 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Festival of Nations is an international short film festival held in Lenzing, Upper Austria, near Lake Attersee. It is notable for its open post-screening discussions between the jury, filmmakers, and audience, and for showcasing short fiction, documentary, and animation films from around the world, making it an established event in Austria’s non-commercial film festival scene.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
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Avg. rating
4.2/ 5
Reviews
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