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Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Night of Shorts
Milano, Italy · Est. 2019 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Milano, Italy
100
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Strong legitimacy signals
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- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at auditorium of the “Il Pertini” cultural center (had in-person screenings; later remote)
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
Night of Shorts is an international film festival in Milan devoted to short films under the artistic direction of Teodoro Virgilio. It is notable for its broad, genre-spanning program and its periodic online events that highlight selected films from around the world, making it a visibility platform for independent short cinema.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+63 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at auditorium of the “Il Pertini” cultural center (had in-person screenings; later remote)
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (36 refs, 2 languages)
- 6 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
- PRESS_COVERAGE
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
auditorium of the “Il Pertini” cultural center (had in-person screenings; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
163
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- Louis Salvatore BellantiJul 2025
A well-organised festival. The films are showcased and seen by a large audience. The organisers are passionate about cinema and respect the directors. Thank you for your support.
- Kevin B PlothJul 2025
NIGHT OF SHORTS deliver what they say they will do and welcomed my team. They made room for a vetted Veteran run company and we enjoyed every minute of this adventure. Thank you NIGHT OF SHORTS.
- Isac MalmgrenJul 2025
Great festival I'm glad to be a part of it
- Rocky KarlageJul 2025
Thank you so much! -- Rocky, Ghost Walk Studios
- Gabriel SchmidtJul 2025
We won an honorable mention in Best Dark Comedy for our movie Badineries. Great festival, glad to be part of it !
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