Landshuter Kurzfilmfestival / Landshut Short Film Festival
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The Landshuter Kurzfilmfestival is an annual short-film festival held in Landshut, Bavaria, near Munich, and founded in 2000. It is notable as one of the most audience-oriented and well-attended short-film festivals in southern Germany, presenting more than 200 short films each year from a broad international field and regularly featuring many premieres. [2][3][4]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 28 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kinopolis
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1998
Venue
Kinopolis
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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