Vienna Shorts
Vienna, Austria
100
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RE-FRAME: Debut Film Festival Vienna
Austria · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Austria
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
RE-FRAME: Debut Film Festival Vienna is a Vienna-based festival dedicated to debut short films by young FLINTA* filmmakers, with a strong emphasis on low-budget independent productions under EUR 7,500. It is notable for creating a platform for unconventional, experimental storytelling and for pairing screenings with free workshops, Q&As, and international curated partner programs, which gives the festival a broader role in supporting emerging voices in the independent short-film circuit.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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