Bali International Film Festival
Bali, Indonesia
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Sumedang Short Film Festival
Sumedang, Indonesia · Est. 2021 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Sumedang, Indonesia
42
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
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Overview
Sumedang Short Film Festival (SSFF) is an annual short film festival in Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, founded as a local initiative and expanded into a regional platform for filmmakers from ASEAN, Timor-Leste, and Australia. It is notable for linking local film appreciation and education with international cultural exchange, while spotlighting short-form cinema as a bridge between emerging filmmakers and wider audiences.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Festival Details
Founded
2021
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.7/ 5
Reviews
9
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