Uppsala Short Film Festival
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The Uppsala Short Film Festival, founded in 1982 in Uppsala, Sweden, is the country’s leading festival for short films and one of Europe’s most important short-film events. It showcases more than 300 films each year across categories including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental work, retrospectives, and children’s programs, and it is notable for being recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which gives its major competition winners Oscar-eligibility. [1][2][6][11]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 45 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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