Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Thessaloniki, Greece
100
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International Very Short Film Festival by Chania Film Festival
Chania, Greece · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Chania, Greece
24
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Overview
The International Very Short Film Festival by Chania Film Festival (iVSFF by CFF) is a new international film festival dedicated to films under four minutes, organized by the Chania Film Festival and the Cultural Organization of Crete. It emerged from the cessation of the Très Court International Film Festival, which the Chania Film Festival had previously hosted for a decade, and aims to continue celebrating the art of very short filmmaking. The festival features competitive screenings and awards, with its first edition scheduled for June 2026 in Chania, Greece, and other related venues [chaniafilmfestival.com](https://chaniafilmfestival.com/en/ivsff-en/), [chania-culture.gr](https://chania-culture.gr/services/events/kinimatografos/international-very-short-film-festival/).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
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Festival Details
Founded
2024
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