tehran international short film festival
Tehran, Iran
96
Tier AScreenings
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Rassam International Short Film Festival
Tehran, Iran · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Tehran, Iran
37
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
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Overview
The Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) in Tehran, Iran, is one of the oldest and most prestigious short film festivals in the Middle East and North Africa, founded in 1983 and held annually in October. It is notable for showcasing international short cinema across fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental work, and for being an Academy Award®-qualifying festival whose Grand Prix winner becomes eligible for Oscar consideration.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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