TRAVEL FILM International Film Festival
Moscow, Russian Federation
65
Tier B
Festival dossier
Short Shot Fest
Moscow, Russian Federation · Est. 2019 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Moscow, Russian Federation
98
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.
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Pavilion "Books" (VDNKh), Art-center "Efir", Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (Center for the Development of Competencies in the Fashion Industry and Fashion Retail)
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
Short Shot Fest is an international short film festival based in Moscow that presents monthly award-winning screenings in the city center and promotes new filmmakers to audiences, industry professionals, and media. It is notable for its broad short-form program, which includes fiction, comedy, drama, horror, fantasy/sci-fi, documentary, experimental, animation, music videos, and other short formats, making it a wide-ranging platform for emerging and independent work in the festival circuit.[1][2][4]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Pavilion "Books" (VDNKh), Art-center "Efir", Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (Center for the Development of Competencies in the Fashion Industry and Fashion Retail)
- 4 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
Pavilion "Books" (VDNKh), Art-center "Efir", Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (Center for the Development of Competencies in the Fashion Industry and Fashion Retail)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.2/ 5
Reviews
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