Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, Germany
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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International Short Film Week Regensburg
Regensburg, Germany · Est. 1994 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Regensburg, Germany
63
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- No physical screenings
- 32 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The International Short Film Week Regensburg was founded in 1994 by Arbeitskreis Film e.V. as a nonprofit festival and screens approximately 250 short films over eleven days each March in the charming cinemas of the Old Town. The program centers on four competitions: the International Competition, the German Competition, the Architecture Film Competition (international), and the Regional Competition. Live-action, documentary, animation, experimental film, and hybrid formats are presented on an equal footing. The special program typically consists of various themed programs as well as a country focus, masterclasses and talks, a late-night section, film programs for children, live events, and interdisciplinary formats. Short Film Week sees itself as a meeting place for accessible exchange between filmmakers and the audience in a relaxed atmosphere. The festival is a founding member of the European Short Film Conference and a member of the German Short Film Association, the Association of Bavarian Film Festivals, and AG Filmfestival. These memberships reflect the festival’s commitment to providing short films with an appropriate and fair forum.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 32 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
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
1994
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.7/ 5
Reviews
10
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- Filmmaker
We are very delighted to be selected as an agency with one Latin American film from our catalog. Please keep working on generating this exquisite programming for the audiences. @films.to.festivals
- Filmmaker
Very happy that HOLD ON FOR DEAR LIFE was included in your festival!
- Filmmaker
This was probably the most joyful and welcoming experience I've ever had as an author at any festival. It's been a few months and it still makes me smile whenever I look back on it. It's clearly a passion project, and they just know how to make a great festival - Gabriel, Amrei, Greta and all the others. If you're wondering whether you should send you film there, stop wondering and just go ahead and do it. It's 100% worth it.
- Filmmaker
What a beautiful festival - well organised, well curated by wonderful people who live for making that festival happen. We couldn't have found a better place to have the premiere of our film "Mrs. Fleischer wants to die!" Thank you so much for having us!
- Filmmaker
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