Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Thessaloniki, Greece
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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13rd International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra & Awards
Ierapetra, Greece · Est. 2013 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Ierapetra, Greece
28
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The 13th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra & Awards is a well-established annual documentary event in Ierapetra, Crete, that has helped place the city on the international festival map. It is notable for its competitive awards program, its Panorama section for non-competition screenings, and its focus on documentary filmmaking as both an art form and a platform for public dialogue on social, cultural, and human-rights issues.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2013
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
45
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