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Ca' Foscari Short Film Festival (Short) is an international short film festival.

History
The Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival kicked off in 2011 on the initiative of the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. The original formula of the festival is a trailblazer in Europe: it is, in fact, the first film festival in the continent entirely run by students, who are closely managed by a team of experts. Volunteers participate in every aspect of the organisation of the event, from the selection of the short films in competition to the curatorship of the national and international press, from the creation of the catalogue to the logistics of the festival.

The International Competition is the beating heart of the Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival, and it is especially dedicated to young film students from all over the world. Every year, an exceptional jury of international cinema experts examines the 30 selected entries, declaring the winning short film, and awarding other important prizes. A number of special programs gravitate around the International Competition: prestigious masterclasses, tributes to the great names of filmmaking, conferences on the evolution of the industry, interactive projects and more.

Film critic Roberto Silvestri worked as artistic director for the first two editions of the Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival. In 2013, the role was assumed by Roberta Novielli, who previously worked as its general manager.

In 2013, President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano officially awarded the Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival, recognising the high cultural and educational value of the project.