Linea d'Ombra Festival-CortoEuropa Competition
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
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 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 31 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sala Pasolini
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1995
Venue
Sala Pasolini
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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