Sofia International Film Festival
Sofia, Bulgaria
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
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[Story.Land] International Short Film Fest
Plovdiv, Bulgaria · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria
32
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- Limited or unverifiable history
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Overview
[Story.Land] International Short Film Fest in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is a short-film festival that positions itself as a space for fresh ideas and emerging creative voices. It is notable for emphasizing innovation and for showcasing short films that push the boundaries of the format, making it part of the international short-film festival circuit as a platform for contemporary short-form storytelling.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
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