MOTELX - Lisbon International Horror Film Festival
Lisbon, Portugal
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Shorts@Fringe
Portugal · Est. 2012 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Portugal
65
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- No physical screenings
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
Since 2013, Shorts@Fringe has showcased hundreds of short films (-15:00) at the Azores Fringe Festival, the international arts festival in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Program will happen at various islands from indoor to outdoor venues giving the opportunity for filmmakers to have their work showcased in the Azores and also for audiences that otherwise would not have a chance to see this type of work. All type of shorts are welcome up to maximum 15 minute long of Portuguese or English language or subtitled in one of those languages; no-spoken-word films have a better opportunity to be chosen for program, as well as music films and animation. Past spotlights included sessions on Spanish Films, French Films, Italian Films, German Films, Canadian Films, USA Films, Brazilian Films, etc. sessions on Animation and Portuguese films and one session Around the World is always garanteed.
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2012
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
Reviews
38
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
I couldn't be there, but from a distance I saw an effervescent and multidisciplinary festival that seemed very well organised, the type of event that positively shakes up a community and brings people together. An excellent and important cultural service. Communication was prompt and effective.
- Filmmaker
Couldn't be there in person, but I strongly appreciate the selection for my short film "Momento." Applaud and congratulate the organizers of this festival for highlighting up and coming workers and thank them for the selection!
- Filmmaker
It's always such an honor to be selected to Shorts@Fringe. They are an amazing cultural organization whose efforts are appreciated by thousands...locally and globally. They are great communicators, too...promptly returning emails and promoting all the films widely on their social platforms. Hat tip to Terry Costa! I am so grateful for your support and enthusiasm for my work over the years!
- Filmmaker
Um festival muito importante que junta as ilhas dos Açores à comunidade do cinema internacional. Votos de continuação de bom trabalho!
- Filmmaker
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