The 18th Seoul International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival
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The 18th Seoul International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival (SESIFF) is an international short-film festival in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2009 and known for its focus on very brief, compact, and inventive films. It showcases extreme-short films under 3 minutes 30 seconds and short films up to 20 minutes, with an emphasis on dynamic, innovative work and competition-based programming; the festival has become a recognized venue for concise storytelling in the short-film circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 18 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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