Cork International Film Festival
Cork, Ireland
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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14th Ó Bhéal Poetry Film Competition
Ireland · Est. 2012 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Ireland
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The 14th Ó Bhéal Poetry Film Competition is an annual Cork-based festival dedicated to poetry films, which translate poems into cinematic form through visual and/or spoken interpretation. It is notable for its international reach, its separate Irish and international shortlists, and its role as a specialist event in the poetry-film circuit, with screenings, online streaming, and cash prizes for winning entries.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2012
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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