225 Film Club Festival
Emerging or unverified festival
The 225 Film Club Festival is a London-based UK short-film festival founded in 2018 by director Rita Osei to promote female excellence in film direction. It is notable for showcasing narrative and documentary short films by female and non-binary filmmakers, and it has become a well-established fixture in the British filmmaker calendar, held at the BFI Southbank and connected to the BFI Film Audience Network and the Association of Independent Film Festivals.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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