HAYAH Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes de Panamá
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The HAYAH Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes de Panamá is an annual short film festival held in Panama City and widely described as the oldest and most important short film festival in Central America. It is notable for showcasing and awarding national and international short-form work across fiction, documentary, animation, music video, and emerging-director categories, while also supporting filmmaker development through industry and training activities. [1][2]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 18 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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