Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
San Diego Short Film Festival
San Diego, United States · Est. 2023 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
San Diego, United States
41
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Worth a closer look
Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The San Diego Short Film Festival is an intimate, IMDb-listed event in San Diego that focuses on short-form cinema from filmmakers in San Diego and around the world. It is notable for its curated, community-oriented screenings and for showcasing a wide range of genres, including drama, animation, action/thriller, horror/suspense, and science fiction/fantasy. The festival serves as a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers, giving short films a visible audience within the regional and broader film festival circuit.
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Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 2 verified pro signals
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
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Screening theater / venue
- Named venue
- Not listed in our structured data — verify on the official site
- Physical screenings
- Not confirmed — treat online-only claims carefully
- Location context
- San Diego, United States
Founded
2023
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.3/ 5
Reviews
54
Synced 27 days ago
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