Short Waves Festival – RAW Competition
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Short Waves Festival – RAW Competition is a section of Poznań’s Short Waves Festival dedicated to short films that push beyond conventional cinematic forms, with a focus on new styles, techniques, and unconventional storytelling. The broader festival is one of Poland’s most significant short-film events and is notable for its diverse, open program that combines competition screenings with works engaging social issues, experimental formats, and crossovers between cinema and art.[1][5][6]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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- 15 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
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