Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo, Egypt
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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VS-FILM FESTIVAL
Cairo, Egypt · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Cairo, Egypt
26
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Overview
VS-FILM Festival is a Cairo-area festival devoted to very short films, with competition sections for works up to 5 minutes and up to 10 minutes long. It is notable for being one of the first festivals in its niche and for giving a platform to emerging filmmakers across fiction, documentary, animation, and musical films, making it a distinctive showcase in the short-form festival circuit.[1][2][3]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2024
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
11
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