IFI Documentary Festival - Shorts Programme
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The IFI Documentary Festival – Shorts Programme is part of Ireland’s longest-established dedicated documentary festival, presented by the Irish Film Institute in Dublin. It showcases short non-fiction films by emerging and established filmmakers, often highlighting fresh voices, diverse real-world stories, and inventive approaches to documentary form, and it is notable as a key platform for Irish premieres and wider documentary discovery in the Irish festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 23 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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