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Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Linea d'Ombra Festival-CortoEuropa Competition
Salerno, Italy · Est. 1995 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Salerno, Italy
96
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 31 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sala Pasolini
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
Linea d’Ombra Festival in Salerno is an international film and audiovisual event founded in 1996 that highlights contemporary creativity, with a strong emphasis on young filmmakers and innovative works. Its CortoEuropa competition is notable for showcasing European short films in fiction and animation, with recent editions also including documentary shorts, and it is recognized within the Italian and European festival circuit through its membership in AFIC and the Campania regional festival network.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+46 pts)
- 31 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sala Pasolini
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
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
1995
Venue
Sala Pasolini
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.7/ 5
Reviews
12
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