Vienna Shorts
Vienna, Austria
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Tricky Women Tricky Realities
Vienna, Austria · Est. 2001 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Vienna, Austria
63
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- No physical screenings
- 25 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
Tricky Women Tricky Realities is accepting entries for the 2027 festival edition, taking place in Vienna from the 10th to the 14th of March, 2027. Tricky Women Tricky Realities focuses on animated works made by women and/or genderqueer artists and therefore fills a unique position within the international festival landscape. Our parameters are that at least 50% of the film is animated and 50% of the directresses are female and/or genderqueer artists. Join us, as we explore the subversive potentials of film, create feminist spaces through animation and articulate tricky realities! In case you are unable to pay the submission fee, please find a waiver code on our website: www.trickywomen.at/call-for-films
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2001
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
11
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
I love Tricky Women! I was not able to attend in person, but I always watch their online programs. Great varied curation of some of the most interesting contemporary animation!
- Filmmaker
We are so thankful to Tricky Women Tricky Realities for screening our film, "A Bird Hit My Window and Now I'm a Lesbian." We were so honored to be a part of the Sticky Matters category. Marlies and the team were super communicative and kind. xoxo, Carmela and AJ
- Filmmaker
Carmela Marie Murphy
- Filmmaker
Thank you Tricky Women! A great festival (attended online) and the communication was fantastic.
- Filmmaker
Holly Rivers Aguirre
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