Brussels Short Film Festival
Brussels, Belgium
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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MAX Diversity Film Festival
Brussels, Belgium · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Brussels, Belgium
30
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The MAX Diversity Film Festival in Brussels is a migration-focused festival created by the European MAX project to give both amateur and professional filmmakers a platform for stories about migrants, multiculturalism, and diversity.[2] It is notable for combining film screening with public debate and for aiming to increase the visibility of migrant voices and experiences in Europe, with its 2021 edition drawing 477 submissions from 82 countries.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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- Trust status under active review
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