Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
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Vichy International Film Festival, un Brin de Court
Vichy, France · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Vichy, France
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Vichy International Film Festival, also known as "Un Brin de Court," is an international francophone festival based in Vichy, France, dedicated to very short films (1-3 minutes in length). Established in 2025 by the Club Audiovisuel de Vichy, it aims to celebrate and showcase emerging talent and diverse cinematic perspectives through competitive screenings and public engagement [viff.info]. The festival emphasizes fiction films, with categories for open themes, a mandatory theme (e.g., 'Resistance' in 2026), and a 'Young Audiences' section that also accepts animation [filmfestplatform.com].
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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