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Linea d'Ombra Festival - Passaggi d'Europa 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
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  • 31 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at Sala Pier Paolo Pasolini
  • 3 verified pro signals

Overview

Linea d’Ombra Festival is a long-running international film and audiovisual festival held annually in Salerno, founded in 1996 and now in its 30th edition. It is notable for its focus on contemporary creativity, especially innovative and young cinema, and for its competitive sections such as Passaggi d’Europa, which showcases European feature films, along with shorts, documentaries, and animation. It has a recognized place in the festival circuit for promoting emerging works and connecting European and international film culture with the local territory.

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+46 pts)

  • 31 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at Sala Pier Paolo Pasolini
  • 3 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)

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Trust Signals

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  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Documented history with archived programs
  • Named venues with external verification

Festival Details

Founded

1995

Venue

Sala Pier Paolo Pasolini

Screenings

Physical screenings confirmed

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Legitimacy Score96/100
TierTier A
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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