Periferia dell'impero film festival
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Periferia dell'Impero Film Festival is an international short film festival held in Sessa Aurunca, Italy, and organized by the ARCI Matidia cineclub. Founded in 2010, it is notable for promoting independent cinema and emerging authors through screenings in the Castello Ducale, with a selection focused on fiction shorts of any genre, including animation, while excluding documentaries and music videos. The festival has become a recurring showcase for brief, contemporary short-form work within Italy’s regional festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 17 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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