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Festival dossier
XXS-Kurzfilmfestival 2026
Dortmund, Germany · Est. 1999 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Dortmund, Germany
98
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.
- 27 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Schauburg (in-person 2022-2026; later remote)
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
Das XXS-Kurzfilmfestival in Dortmund ist ein seit 2000 bestehendes Kurzfilmfestival, das von Studierenden der WAM Medienakademie organisiert wird und jungen Filmschaffenden eine große öffentliche Plattform bietet.[7][8] Es ist in der Region als charmanter, publikumsnaher Abend mit sorgfältig ausgewählten Kurzfilmen aus einer großen Zahl nationaler und internationaler Einreichungen etabliert und gilt als wichtiger Treffpunkt für Nachwuchsfilme und Filmkultur in Dortmund.[1][4][8]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 27 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Schauburg (in-person 2022-2026; later remote)
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
Festival Details
Founded
1999
Venue
Schauburg (in-person 2022-2026; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
3
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