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Stockholm, Sweden
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Uppsala International Short Film Festival
Uppsala, Sweden · Est. 1982 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Uppsala, Sweden
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- BAFTA Recognized
- 44 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Uppsala International Short Film Festival is Sweden's premier arena for short film and one of Europe's most important short film festivals, having been established in 1982. It showcases over 300 short films annually across all genres—including fiction, documentaries, animation, experimental, and hybrid works—with a focus on both classic well-made shorts and cutting-edge films up to 40 minutes. The festival is notable for being the only Nordic festival recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, making winners of its International and National Competitions eligible for Oscar nomination, and it also holds recognition from BAFTA and the European Film Academy.
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+110 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- BAFTA Recognized
- 44 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Fyrisbiografen, Slottsbiografen, Reginateatern, Grand (had in-person screenings; later remote)
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (3 refs, 5 languages)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (9 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
1982
Venue
Fyrisbiografen, Slottsbiografen, Reginateatern, Grand (had in-person screenings; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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