Bali International Film Festival
Bali, Indonesia
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Aceh Film Festival (AFF)
Kota Banda Aceh, Indonesia · Est. 2021 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Kota Banda Aceh, Indonesia
42
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Overview
Aceh Film Festival (AFF) is a long-running film festival based in Banda Aceh that was first held in 2015 and was created to help build a film ecosystem in Aceh, especially in a province without a cinema.[4] It is notable for combining international film programming with community-based screenings such as Gampong Film, which brings films to villages and helps reconnect audiences with the experience of watching cinema together.[4][12] The festival showcases short fiction, documentary, and other curated international programs, and its significance lies in linking Aceh’s local film culture with broader regional and global filmmaking networks.[1][4][7]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Festival Details
Founded
2021
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