yesh film festival
ZüRich, Switzerland
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
internationale kurzfilmtage winterthur
Winterthur, Switzerland · Est. 1996 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Winterthur, Switzerland
100
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Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- BAFTA Recognized
- 30 years of verifiable history
Overview
Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur is Switzerland's major short film festival and one of the largest in Europe, held annually for six days in November in Winterthur. It showcases over 200 international and Swiss short films across competitions and curated thematic programs, treating shorts as a distinct art form rather than merely shorter films. The festival is notable for its Oscar®, BAFTA-, and EFA-qualifying status, significant cash prizes totaling CHF 69,000, and its role as a key industry hub with events like the Swiss Film School Day.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+91 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- BAFTA Recognized
- 30 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at blue Cinema Maxx
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1996
Venue
blue Cinema Maxx
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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