Locarno Film Festival
Locarno, Switzerland
100
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Alpine Frames Film Festival
Zürich, Switzerland · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Zürich, Switzerland
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Alpine Frames Film Festival is an annual international film event based in Zürich, Switzerland, presented as a platform for filmmakers from around the world. It is notable for offering multiple category awards and prizes, and for programming a broad mix of genres including short films, features, documentaries, animation, experimental work, horror, thriller, sci-fi, comedy, drama, and music videos. Its significance appears to be as a submission-based awards festival that promotes international participation and recognizes professional and creative achievement in independent filmmaking.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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