Rejkjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)
Reykjavik, Iceland
98
Tier AScreenings
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Stockfish Film Festival - Shortfish Awards
Reykjavik, Iceland · Est. 2014 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Reykjavik, Iceland
26
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The Stockfish Film Festival's Shortfish Awards is Iceland's premier short film competition, showcasing emerging Icelandic talent across narrative, documentary, experimental, and music video categories. It aims to foster the Icelandic film industry by providing a platform for new filmmakers and encouraging future projects through significant awards and networking opportunities. The competition is a key component of the larger Stockfish Film Festival, which serves as the film industry's festival in Iceland and a hub for collaboration between domestic and international film communities [stockfishfestival.is](https://stockfishfestival.is/en/about-stockfish/), [visitreykjavik.is](https://visitreykjavik.is/festivals-and-events-reykjavik/stockfish-film-festival).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
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Avg. rating
3.4/ 5
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