SHOTS Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
SHOTS is an annual international short film festival launched in 2016 in Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia, and organized by the Experimental Art Society Slovenia. It is notable for its selective programming model: from a very large pool of submissions, it screens only a small number of short films each year in an open-air setting at the Rotenturn courtyard, giving the festival a reputation for high curation and a distinctive local atmosphere.[1][9][14]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Rotenturn
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
Rotenturn
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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