Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
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Shot BY Short - Mantova Students Film Fest
Mantova, Italy · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Mantova, Italy
30
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Shot BY Short - Mantova Students Film Fest is a national short-film festival held in Mantova, Italy, organized by the IIS "Carlo d'Arco - Isabella d'Este". It is notable for being a student-centered event devoted to short films made by students, with screenings and awards designed to showcase emerging young filmmakers in an educational setting. The festival’s significance lies in its role as a platform for student work rather than a large established industry market, helping introduce new voices within the short-film circuit.[1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
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