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SHORTS! - European Short Film Festival

Oslo, Norway · Est. 2015 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven

Tier CTrusted
Oslo, Norway
57
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  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • 11 years of verifiable history

Overview

SHORTS! - European Short Film Festival in Oslo is a short-form film festival dedicated to concise cinematic storytelling, presenting short films of all genres from emerging and established filmmakers. It is notable for its focus on creativity, originality, and impactful storytelling, with awards spanning fiction, documentary, animation, student, and screenplay categories, making it a visible venue for contemporary short cinema in the European festival circuit.[1][2]

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+25 pts)

  • 11 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)

Red Flags (-18 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2015

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Avg. rating

3.1/ 5

Reviews

11

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Legitimacy Score57/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway3.1★ · 11

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