VITA SHORTS（Shanghai Short Film Festival）
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VITA SHORTS（Shanghai Short Film Festival） is a Shanghai-based short film festival presented by major cultural venues and organizations in the city. It is notable for its focus on Chinese-language and broader Asian/international short cinema, its emphasis on creative freedom and youth-oriented image-making, and its 2025 entry into the Short Film Conference, which strengthened its standing in the regional and international short-film circuit.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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