BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Screener Short Films
London, United Kingdom · Est. 2020 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
London, United Kingdom
45
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 6 years of verifiable history
Overview
Screener Short Films is a short film festival and screening night based in Hackney, London, focused on showcasing outstanding international short films. It is notable for its support of independent filmmakers and for screening official-selection finalists in front of a live audience, with awards across narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental categories. Its significance lies in providing a platform for diverse, low-budget, and unconventional short films to gain recognition within the wider festival circuit.[1][2]
Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
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- Not listed in our structured data — verify on the official site
- Physical screenings
- Not confirmed — treat online-only claims carefully
- Location context
- London, United Kingdom
Founded
2020
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
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