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Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Sedicicorto - International Short Film Festival
Forlì, Italy · Est. 1996 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Forlì, Italy
94
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.
- 30 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema San Luigi
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
Sedicicorto is the International Short Film Festival held each October in Forlì, Italy, and it has run since 2004. It is notable for its strong focus on short films from around the world, its role as a meeting point for filmmakers and producers, and its large volume of submissions, which has made it one of Italy’s most important short film festivals. The festival showcases fiction, documentaries, animation, experimental work, children’s shorts, and very short films, generally up to 40 minutes.[1][3][6]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+44 pts)
- 30 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema San Luigi
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1996
Venue
Cinema San Luigi
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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