Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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"GOLD APOLLO AWARD" Santa Marinella Short Film Festival
Santa Marinella, Italy · Est. 2014 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Santa Marinella, Italy
63
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- No physical screenings
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The “SANTA MARINELLA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, APOLLO GOLD AWARD" by virtue of the film heritage of our Town since the ’20s with the divine Star Anna Fougez, and then with our fellow citizens Roberto Rossellini, Ingrid Bergman, Federico Fellini, Totò and many others – this year we will celebrate the centenary of the birth of Federico Fellini with a tribute of some evenings - who made the world know the town of Santa Marinella, is aimed to the film literacy and addressed to promising young film directors and actors, professionals and schools, who through the expressive art form of the short film have distinguished themselves in the experimentation and innovation of the art of cinematography, caring for culture, science, sport, journeys and discoveries, human rights, childhood and youth, solidarity and meeting of new people with different culture and traditions in the Mediterranean Basin, a sea which since the ancient times bridged Europe to the other continents.
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
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