Night of Shorts
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
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 Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+38 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at auditorium of the “Il Pertini” cultural center (had in-person screenings; later remote)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
auditorium of the “Il Pertini” cultural center (had in-person screenings; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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