Rio de Janeiro International Short Film Festival - Festival Curta Cinema 36th Edition
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Festival Curta Cinema is the Rio de Janeiro International Short Film Festival, a long-running festival dedicated exclusively to short audiovisual works. It is a competitive event that showcases national and international short films, with programming that has included competition sections, panoramas, and special programs, making it a notable platform for short-form cinema in Brazil and the wider festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 35 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Estação NET Rio
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1991
Venue
Estação NET Rio
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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