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Festival dossier
Roma Short Film Festival
Rome, Italy · Est. 2021 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Rome, Italy
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Multisala Lux
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
Roma Short Film Festival is a newly founded short-film festival based in Rome that focuses on emerging filmmakers and low-budget, underground productions.[1][10] It is notable for championing films that create original storytelling and new experiences with limited resources, positioning itself as a platform for fresh talent in the city’s short-film scene.[1][10]
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+65 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Multisala Lux
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (177 refs, 53 languages)
- 6 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
2021
Venue
Cinema Multisala Lux
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.9/ 5
Reviews
517
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- michael prietoDec 2024
I was truly honored that we were chosen as a full feature into a short festival. All shorts want to be a full feature and the fact that Roma chose our project to be in the festival was an honor. Gratzie'
- Mahmoud abu jaziDec 2024
It was a beautiful experience. Thank you. We wish everyone good luck and success.
- Mikheil GabaidzeDec 2024
I wish success to the festival administration and all participants. It is very important that the festival exists and is held with dignity.
- Mirijam Verena JeremicDec 2024
Our cast and crew are very pleased! Thank you for announcing our movie as a winner for the Best experimental and Best Actress!
- Emiliano BetancourtJan 2025
An excellent opportunity and thank you for allowing me to be at your festival
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