THE SHORT FILM DAYS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Emerging or unverified festival
The Short Film Days International Festival is a Moscow-based festival dedicated to short-form cinema and has been held since 2014, gaining international film festival status in 2022. It is notable for its broad reach through the non-profit "Echo" screenings, which bring Russian short films to hundreds of venues across Russia and dozens of countries, and for attracting large annual audiences. Its programme typically includes feature-length shorts, documentaries, animated films, and newer categories such as neural network or AI-generated films, making it a significant event in Russia’s short-film circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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