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100
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Sandgrounder International Short Film Festival
Southport, United Kingdom · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Southport, United Kingdom
39
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Sandgrounder International Short Film Festival is a quarterly short-film event in Southport, UK, dedicated to films of 20 minutes or less. It is notable for combining national and international entries with local North West England and low-budget categories, and for giving selected winners and local finalists public screenings at the Southport Bijou Cinema. The festival’s role is primarily to spotlight emerging short filmmakers and provide a venue for a wide range of short-form work in the UK festival scene.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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